Expanding insect pollinators in the A nthropocene
Global changes are severely affecting pollinator insect communities worldwide, resulting in
repeated patterns of species extirpations and extinctions. Whilst negative population trends …
repeated patterns of species extirpations and extinctions. Whilst negative population trends …
Beyond the decline of wild bees: Optimizing conservation measures and bringing together the actors
M Drossart, M Gérard - Insects, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Wild bees represent the main group of pollinators in Europe, being
responsible for the reproduction of numerous flowering plants. However, like a non …
responsible for the reproduction of numerous flowering plants. However, like a non …
The managed-to-invasive species continuum in social and solitary bees and impacts on native bee conservation
Highlights•Over 80 different species of bees have been introduced around the world.•Non-
native bees range from solitary to social, and managed to unmanaged.•There exists a …
native bees range from solitary to social, and managed to unmanaged.•There exists a …
[HTML][HTML] On the road: Anthropogenic factors drive the invasion risk of a wild solitary bee species
Complex biotic networks of invaders and their new environments pose immense challenges
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …
for researchers aiming to predict current and future occupancy of introduced species. This …
Long‐term experimental drought alters floral scent and pollinator visits in a Mediterranean plant community despite overall limited impacts on plant phenotype and …
Pollinators are declining globally, with climate change implicated as an important driver.
Climate change can induce phenological shifts and reduce floral resources for pollinators …
Climate change can induce phenological shifts and reduce floral resources for pollinators …
Urban insect bioarks of the 21st century
SE Diamond, G Bellino, GG Deme - Current Opinion in Insect Science, 2023 - Elsevier
Highlights•Insect biodiversity can increase, decrease, or be maintained across urban
gradients.•Biological and methodological factors can influence biodiversity trends.•A …
gradients.•Biological and methodological factors can influence biodiversity trends.•A …
Dispersal patterns of an introduced wild bee, Megachile sculpturalis Smith, 1853 (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in European alpine countries
J Lanner, K Huchler, B Pachinger, C Sedivy… - PloS one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Biodiversity monitoring programs are the baseline of species abundancy studies, which in
case of introduced species are especially critical. Megachile sculpturalis Smith, 1853 native …
case of introduced species are especially critical. Megachile sculpturalis Smith, 1853 native …
How effective are artificial nests in attracting bees? A review
Background Recent declines in bee populations, along with increasing demand for
pollination services in urban, agricultural, and natural environments, have led to strategies to …
pollination services in urban, agricultural, and natural environments, have led to strategies to …
How informed design can make a difference: supporting insect pollinators in cities
SK Schueller, Z Li, Z Bliss, R Roake, B Weiler - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
Pollinators are responsible for the reproduction of many plant and crop species and provide
important diversity for food webs and cultural value. Despite the critical ecosystem services …
important diversity for food webs and cultural value. Despite the critical ecosystem services …
Evidence for multiple introductions of an invasive wild bee species currently under rapid range expansion in Europe
Background Invasive species are increasingly driving biodiversity decline, and knowledge of
colonization dynamics, including both drivers and dispersal modes, are important to prevent …
colonization dynamics, including both drivers and dispersal modes, are important to prevent …