Dispersal by flight is obligatory for bark beetles in the subfamily Scolytinae. Adult bark
beetles must leave the natal host and fly to seek new hosts for brood production. Because of …

Extreme weather episodes related to anthropogenic climate change have enhanced the
frequency and magnitude of bark beetle disturbance, causing worldwide mortality of forests …

The recent Californian hot drought (2012–2016) precipitated unprecedented ponderosa
pine (Pinus ponderosa) mortality, largely attributable to the western pine beetle …

Predictions of warmer droughts causing increasing forest mortality are becoming abundant,
yet few studies have investigated the mechanisms of forest persistence. To examine the …

Dispersal is a key component in the population ecology and dynamics of insects and
remains one of the most difficult and intractable ecological processes to study in the field. As …

Gaining the ability to fly actively was a ground-breaking moment in insect evolution,
providing an unprecedented advantage over other arthropods. Nevertheless, active flight …

The spread of invasive species often follows a jump-dispersal pattern. While jumps are
typically fostered by humans, local dispersal can occur due to the specific traits of a species …

A high diversity of plant defenses may be a response to herbivore diversity or may be
collectively more toxic than single compounds, either of which may be important for …

Ambrosia beetles have emerged as significant pests of avocado ((Persea americana
Mill.[Laurales: Lauraceae])) due to their association with pathogenic fungal symbionts, most …

Decades of research have brought increasing focus to the biotic and abiotic factors
associated with bark beetle infestation of North American conifers. Information is lacking …