Pollen metabarcoding reveals the origin and multigenerational migratory pathway of an intercontinental-scale butterfly outbreak
JL Gorki, R López-Mañas, L Sáez, M Menchetti… - Current Biology, 2024 - cell.com
Migratory insects may move in large numbers, even surpassing migratory vertebrates in
biomass. Long-distance migratory insects complete annual cycles through multiple …
biomass. Long-distance migratory insects complete annual cycles through multiple …
Environmental stress during larval development induces DNA methylation shifts in the migratory painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui)
Seasonal environmental fluctuations provide formidable challenges for living organisms,
especially small ectotherms such as butterflies. A common strategy to cope with harsh …
especially small ectotherms such as butterflies. A common strategy to cope with harsh …
Trans-Saharan migratory patterns in Vanessa cardui and evidence for a southward leapfrog migration
Some insects, such as the painted lady butterfly Vanessa cardui, exhibit complex annual
migratory cycles spanning multiple generations. Traversing extensive seas or deserts is …
migratory cycles spanning multiple generations. Traversing extensive seas or deserts is …
Gene expression responses to environmental cues shed light on components of the migratory syndrome in butterflies
D Shipilina, L Höök, K Näsvall, V Talla, A Palahí… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Migration is a complex behavior involving the synchronisation of many physiological and
behavioral processes. Environmental cues must thus be interpreted to make decisions …
behavioral processes. Environmental cues must thus be interpreted to make decisions …
Advancements in isotopic geolocation tools for insect migration research
M Reich - 2024 - ruor.uottawa.ca
Migratory insects are vital components of global ecosystems and provide important
ecosystem services, yet the migration phenomenon is understudied in insects compared to …
ecosystem services, yet the migration phenomenon is understudied in insects compared to …