A5088877486- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Insect behavior and control techniques
University of New England
2015-2025
University of New Orleans
2024
Royal Astronomical Society
2024
University of New England
2021
Google (United States)
2020
Charles Sturt University
2012-2018
The University of Queensland
2010
Abstract Many insect species are under threat from the anthropogenic drivers of global change. There have been numerous well‐documented examples population declines and extinctions in scientific literature, but recent weaker studies making extreme claims a crisis drawn widespread media coverage brought unprecedented public attention. This spotlight might be double‐edged sword if veracity alarmist decline statements do not stand up to close scrutiny. We identify seven key challenges drawing...
Abstract Current research, management and outreach programmes relevant to insect pollinator conservation are strongly focused on relationships between pollinators insect‐pollinated crops wild plants. Pollinators also visit wind‐pollinated plants collect pollen, or for nest sites materials, but these interactions largely overlooked. I review documented records of bee syrphid fly species collecting pollen from plant taxa, including economically important crops, provide the most comprehensive...
Abstract Recent studies showing temporal changes in local and regional insect populations received exaggerated global media coverage. Confusing inaccurate science communication on this important issue could have counterproductive effects public support for conservation. The apocalypse narrative is fuelled by a limited number of that are restricted geographically (predominantly the United Kingdom, Europe, States) taxonomically some bees, macrolepidoptera, ground beetles). Biases sampling...
Abstract Globally, plants display enormous variation in life‐history strategies and trait combinations. However, evidence suggests that evolutionary physiological constraints limit the number of plant ecological strategies. Although there have been recent advances understanding correlations among traits, reproductive traits are rarely considered, despite their key role shaping interactions with pollinators. Here, using a global dataset 18 for 1506 species, we investigate spectrum flowering...
Abstract Coloured pan trapping is a simple and efficient method for collecting flying insects, yet there still discussion over the most effective bowl colour to use particular target groups (e.g. pollinator insects). The success of colours can vary across bioregions habitats. Most published trap studies have been conducted in northern hemisphere, very few investigated effects habitat on catches. Our study one first (1) sample potential pollinators A ustralian mallee vegetation almond...
Abstract Pollination is a critical ecosystem function with high ecological and economic value. Conservation initiatives aimed at protecting diverse pollinator communities in natural agricultural habitats are essential, but the implementation success of such often depends on public support. Mass media play an important role building awareness around environmental issues, biased coverage can have damaging effects. Here, we present first analysis how Australian mainstream ‘pollinator’ paradigm....
Abstract Citizen science can play an important role in school education. is particularly relevant to addressing current societal environmental sustainability challenges, as it engages the students directly with and gives understanding of scientific process. In addition, allows observe local representations global challenges. Here, we report a citizen programme designed engage school‐age children real‐world research. The used standardized methods deployed across multiple schools through...
Abstract There is mounting concern over the conservation status and long‐term trends in insect populations. Many populations have been reported to be falling many species are threatened with extinction. While this true, evidence does not support unqualified statements of ‘global decline’. Global environmental change affect all equally, there clear winners as well losers from anthropogenic impacts. In special issue Insect Conservation Diversity , we draw together articles that (i) identify...
Abstract Understanding how increasing risk of frequent and severe fires affects biodiversity ecosystem function is important for effective conservation recovery, but large knowledge gaps exist many taxa in parts the world, especially invertebrates. After Australia's 2019–2020 catastrophic bushfire disaster, estimates loss government priorities post‐fire activities were focused on vertebrates plants because lack about Our synthesis published evidence reveals a fragmented ambiguous body...
Abstract Urban expansion across the globe profoundly impacts local biodiversity. The growing body of urban ecology research on animals has largely focused mammals and birds, whereas knowledge insect conservation in areas remains limited. To anchor this Special Issue (SI), we have taken a broad approach to editorial conducted structured literature search set scene. We provide here an overview existing reviews conservation, indicate where articles included SI contribute developing our...
Protective covers (i.e., glasshouses, netting enclosures, and polytunnels) are increasingly used in crop production to enhance quality, yield, efficiency. However, many protected crops require insect pollinators achieve optimal pollination there is no consensus about how best manage these environments. We conducted a systematic literature review synthesise knowledge the effect of protective on pollinator health services identified 290 relevant studies. Bees were dominant taxon systems (90%),...
Abstract Aim Understanding how climate conditions influence plant–pollinator interactions at the global scale is crucial to understand pollinator communities and ecosystem function respond environmental change. Here, we investigate whether drives differences in network roles of main insect orders: Diptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera Hymenoptera. Location Global. Time period 1968–2020. Major taxa studied Methods We collated networks from 26 countries territories across five Köppen–Geiger zones....
Abstract The term ‘ecosystem disservices’ is used to refer ecological costs that humans experience from nature. Managing ecosystems protect ecosystem function and minimize human well‐being a global imperative. Like services, disservices are outcomes of processes interactions. They supplied concurrently with not as isolated function. Therefore, accurate measurement must identify the interactions contributing disservice, well any associated services. Despite regular calls for increased rigour...
Abstract Many pollinator species visit multiple crops in regions, yet we know little about their pollination service provisioning at local and regional scales. We investigated the floral visitors (n = 13,200), effectiveness 1718 single visits) response to landscape composition across three avocado, mango macadamia within a growing region (1 year), crop (3 years) different regions years. In total, eight wild visitor groups were shared all crops. The network was dominated by pollinators, two...