Museomics unveil systematics, diversity and evolution of Australian cycad-pollinating weevils
Weevils have been shown to play significant roles in the obligate pollination of Australian
cycads. In this study, we apply museomics to produce a first molecular phylogeny estimate of …
cycads. In this study, we apply museomics to produce a first molecular phylogeny estimate of …
Historical invasion rates vary among insect trophic groups
Globalization has spread thousands of invasive insect species into new world regions, 1, 2,
3 causing severe losses in ecosystem services. Previous work proposed that plant invasions …
3 causing severe losses in ecosystem services. Previous work proposed that plant invasions …
A review of Paratranes Zimmerman, 1994, Xanthorrhoea-associated weevils of the Tranes group (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Molytinae), with description of a new …
Y Hsiao, RG Oberprieler - European journal …, 2021 - europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu
Grasstrees (Xanthorrhoea) are a group of monocotyledonous plants endemic to Australia,
with a characteristic crown of long and narrow leaves. In the present study, the grasstree …
with a characteristic crown of long and narrow leaves. In the present study, the grasstree …
An integrative taxonomic and phylogenetic approach reveals a new genus of Australasian Cycas-pollinating weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Cossoninae)
Y Hsiao, RG Oberprieler - Zoological Journal of the Linnean …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Cycas is the second-largest genus of cycads in Australia and the sole cycad genus in Papua
New Guinea. In contrast to the other Australian cycads, which are mainly pollinated by …
New Guinea. In contrast to the other Australian cycads, which are mainly pollinated by …
Delimiting species, revealing cryptic diversity in Molytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) weevil through DNA barcoding
J Ren, R Zhang - Journal of Insect Science, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Abstract The subfamily Molytinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), being the second largest
group within the family Curculionidae, exhibits a diverse range of hosts and poses a serious …
group within the family Curculionidae, exhibits a diverse range of hosts and poses a serious …
Taxonomic Revision of the Genus Miltotranes Zimmerman, 1994 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Molytinae), the Bowenia-Pollinating Cycad Weevils in Australia, with Description of …
Y Hsiao, RG Oberprieler - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Miltotranes Zimmerman, 1994 is a genus of weevils pollinating Bowenia
cycads belonging to two small endemic Australian species included in the IUCN Red List of …
cycads belonging to two small endemic Australian species included in the IUCN Red List of …
Predicting habitat suitability for the Australian cycad-attacking weevil (Siraton internatus) under climate change
Y Hsaio, JR Liao - Biological Invasions, 2024 - Springer
Cycads hold important economic and conservation value. Some species are extensively
used in landscaping, while others are endangered and legally protected. The Australian …
used in landscaping, while others are endangered and legally protected. The Australian …
Bionomics and new host plant records of the Australian trunk-boring cycad weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Y Hsiao, RG Oberprieler - The Coleopterists Bulletin, 2021 - BioOne
Australia is one of the main centers of cycad diversity worldwide, represented by four genera
with approximately 90 species and subspecies (Calonje et al. 2013–2020). Two endemic …
with approximately 90 species and subspecies (Calonje et al. 2013–2020). Two endemic …