Picky eaters by day, buffet by night: Butterfly and moth diets sync to plant aromas
The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and ...
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Scents of survival: How plant aromas shape insect diets
New research uncovers the surprising role of plant scents in insect diets and evolution especially butterflies and moths.
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‘Sobering statistic:’ One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk
The study said that 10 bee, 11 butterfly, and two moth species were classified as critically imperilled. Flower flies and ...
New warnings of a 'Butterfly Effect' -- in reverse
A new study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, mountain habitats from refuges into traps. Think of it as the 'butterfly effect' ...
North America faces a sprawling 'pollinator crisis,' study says
New research found that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of extinction.
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Butterfly populations are rapidly declining, new study shows
Two-thirds of studied species declined by more than 10%, the study said. Butterfly populations have dropped by 22% across 554 recorded species in the United States, according to a new study in the ...
Q&A: Researcher discusses elevated risk of extinction for over 22% of native North American pollinators
A new study led by NatureServe reveals that more than 22% of native pollinators in North America are at an elevated risk of ...
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Butterflies & Moths: Mimicry and the Amazing World of Lepidoptera
This 1930s footage explores the lifecycle and intricate biology of caterpillars, moths, and butterflies in the United States, with a focus on species such as the Vanessa, Peacock, Thorn Moth ...