Graphical abstract of: Ants do not prey upon an extrafloral-nectar-feeding predatory mite
New #RESEcolEnt research establishes that ants do not prey upon an extrafloral-nectar-feeding predatory mite, suggesting they can coexist & both contribute to the control of coffee #pests
#OpenAccessπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13453
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social
10.06.2025 08:49 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: The preference for energetic resources is positively associated with predatory activity in ants
Our newest #RESEcolEnt article reveals ants show a preference for energetic resources (carbohydrates & lipids versus amino acids) that is positively associated with predatory activityπ
#OpenAccessπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13456
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social
31.05.2025 13:32 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of:
Effects of a temperate heatwave on diel rhythms of insect activity: A comparison across habitats
New research in #RESEcolEnt reports the effects of a temperate heatwave on diel rhythms of #insect activity: a comparison across habitats
Read the #OpenAccess article nowπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13442
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
02.06.2025 09:47 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: Oviposition and larval mycelia preference of the saproxylic European stag beetle
What are the oviposition and larval mycelia preferences of the saproxylic European #StagBeetle?
Find out in our new #RESEcolEnt articleπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13443
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
05.06.2025 07:43 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Masses of rat tailed maggots in my water butt! It's under a sycamore, which is covered in aphids, so rather than water, it is basically 'small beer'. @royentsoc.bsky.social
08.06.2025 16:07 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
We are looking for a PhD student! If you are interested in Drosophilids, systematics, bioinformatics, fiddling with museum specimens of old/weird flies, and chemosensation, then maybe this is for you! Please rebutterfly(?)! Apply below.
lu.varbi.com/en/what:job/...
07.04.2025 19:10 β π 35 π 37 π¬ 1 π 0
First bee fly of the year, of the dark edged variety!
07.04.2025 21:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: Changes in a bumblebee alpine pollinator network over 40βyears
Our latest article in #RESEcolEnt reports on changes in a #bumblebee #alpine #pollinator network over 40βyears ππΌ
Read the article nowπ½
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@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @mattgreenwell.bsky.social @wiley.com
11.03.2025 21:30 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract for: Soil conditions and the emergence phenology and survival of a solitary, ground-nesting bee in a coastal dune environment
A new article in #RESEcolEnt explores #soil conditions & the emergence #phenology & survival of a ground-nesting #SolitaryBee in a coastal dune environment π
#OpenAccess π½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13422
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
23.03.2025 08:49 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: Sun exposure as a main driver influencing the arriving communities of saproxylic beetles on deadwood
New research in #RESEcolEnt by @entonerd.bsky.social et al. shows sun exposure is a main driver influencing the arriving communities of #saproxylic #beetles on deadwood
See the article nowπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13428
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social
30.03.2025 08:00 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1
Graphical abstract of; Induced drought in an Amazonian forest affects diversity but not foraging distance of generalist ants
A new #RESEcolEnt article describes that induced #drought in an Amazonian forest affects diversity but not #foraging distance of generalist #ants π π π
See the reportπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13429
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social @wiley.com
31.03.2025 08:57 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: Museum collections reveal a global range of Ophryocystis parasites in Danaus butterflies
In #RESEcolEnt, #MuseumCollections reveal a global range of Ophryocystis #parasites in #Danaus #butterflies, in a new article by @mullermarial.bsky.social & @k80y.bsky.social et al. π¦
#OpenAccess π½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13426
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social
01.04.2025 09:23 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Graphical abstract of: Planting native wildflowers improves vacant land as bee habitat in a post-industrial city
A new #RESEcolEnt publication shows greening with native #wildflowers in urban vacant land 'pocket prairies' increases #bee abundance & species richness in a post-industrial city πΌπ
#OpenAccessπ½
doi.org/10.1111/een.13431
@sheborg.bsky.social @robwilsonmncn.bsky.social @callomac.bsky.social
02.04.2025 10:09 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
YouTube video by Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust
Episode 15: Careers in Conservation
@lincswildlife.bsky.social careers in conservation podcast - amazing interviews with Prof. Libby John and students from University of Lincoln about their degree journey and their goals for a career! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9ID...
03.04.2025 09:20 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
Graphical abstract of: Nutribloods - Novel synthetic lepidopteran haemolymphs for understanding insectβmicrobe nutritional interactions in vitro
#Nutribloods: Novel synthetic lepidopteran #haemolymphs π¦ for understanding #insectβmicrobe nutritional interactions in vitro
Read the new #OpenAccess #RESPhysEnt article nowπ½
doi.org/10.1111/phen.12486
spodoptera007.bsky.social @sheborg.bsky.social
@wybouw.bsky.social @tbuescher.bsky.social
13.03.2025 16:51 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
We're based in the Ashworth Laboratories, King's Buildings, University of Edinburgh. Photo shows the main staircase in the entrance to the Ashworth, stone steps from the 1920s, decorated with a series of bright, colurful banners depicting the science that's tackled in the building.
I'm very pleased to have two lab positions open this week, to join our team looking at immune regulation in infection and co-infection. We're especially interested in tissue-based immunity, cytokine regulation and immune metabolism. Join us! Postdoc (3y) and research technician (12mo) posts open.
03.03.2025 08:46 β π 63 π 56 π¬ 1 π 1
Fully-funded PhD position on optimal network design in ant nests and slime mould, which will be split between the University of Bristol (UK) and Macquarie University (Australia) - application deadline: Friday 21st March.
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
03.03.2025 10:35 β π 20 π 17 π¬ 0 π 0
βΌοΈπ¬ I am looking for a PhD student to investigate the molecular signatures of memory engrams in Drosophila.
π Fully funded 4-year PhD position (BBSRC NEEDL)
π Durham University, UK
More details and instructions to apply: tinyurl.com/durhamPhD
#Drosophila #Neuroskyence #Neuroscience #Memory
27.02.2025 23:53 β π 33 π 24 π¬ 0 π 0
Senior Editor - British Ecological Society
Join the editorial board on Functional Ecology! Apply by 20 Feb 2025.
π’Senior Editor vacancy!
We're looking for an active researcher with broad interests in #animal #ecology & related fields, to join our #editorial team
β°Deadline 20th Feb
πFull details www.britishecologicalsociety.org/content/seni...
06.02.2025 14:06 β π 25 π 31 π¬ 0 π 1
It's a fantastic museum!
14.02.2025 18:10 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A photo of a suspended resting caterpillar
A photo of a suspended resting caterpillar
In the new Feb 2025 issue of RES journal Ecological Entomology, #RESEcolEnt,
the Editors' Choice article is about suspended resting of caterpillars as an anti-predator strategy
πhttps://buff.ly/4jKRPVf
Meet our Ed board members @sheborg.bsky.social @mattgreenwell.bsky.social
05.02.2025 08:42 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Meet the Editor: Sheena CotterΒ - Royal Entomological Society
Meet the Editor: Sheena CotterΒ Β Sheena Cotter has been one of the Editors-in-Chief of RES journal Ecological Entomology since 2020. She is the first in our series of editor interviews, giving ourβ¦
π’ Meet the #RESJournal editors!
Sheena Cotter @sheborg.bsky.social is the first up in our new series of editor interviews. Sheena has been an Editor-in-Chief of #RESEcolEnt, Ecological Entomology, since 2020.
πͺ³ Read more about Sheena π½
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@wiley.com
10.02.2025 21:19 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Amoth with round edges that holdss its wings together rests on a blade of grass. It's a hieroglyphic moth in the family Nolidae. It is a beautiful orange and pale base with darks spots in lines at the edge of the wings. In the middle and near the head are large patches of metallic cobalt scales.
A long ermine moth in the family Yponomeutidae resting on a leaf. It is pure white except the black polka dots, making it look like a Dalmatian.
The Spanish moth, a species in the family Noctuidae. It has fluffy black fur on its thorax, that's tipped with white. The wings are longitudinally half pink and the other half is black and orange patterned.
A pink-shaded fern moth in the family Noctuidae. It is thick and tufted with a beautiful pattern of browns and pink, with a few white circles.
It's been a rough week π I need some soft pretty #moths.
Maybe you do too?
20.12.2024 22:08 β π 258 π 55 π¬ 10 π 0
Naturalist with a particular interest in the true bugs, Heteroptera, but fascinated by pretty much all insects and nature. He/Him. https://www.flickr.com/photos/runnerwill/
Joint BSBI and BBS recorder for Hertfordshire.
π±Celebrating the joy of Botany and Bryology.
β€οΈAquatic plants & many other. Scarce Tufted-sedge. Plant ecology. Rivers, ponds & lakes.
Insects, birds & plants mainly.
Somerset, UK
Officially moth-obsessed, also easily distracted by birds, butterflies, flies, wasps and spiders. Musically devoted to an (un)holy trinity of Bruce Springsteen, Nick Cave and Leonard Cohen.
Nature lover, especially Birds, Bugs, Beetles, Butterflies and the rest. Keeper of a small wild garden. I love Sheep too. All pics posted are taken by my other half, Pete Fenn.
Tea-fuelled | Ecologist & nature lover | South Wales | Mam to two girls
Professor at UCL, Restoration of freshwaters, ponds, lakes, rivers, meadows, plants, diatoms, fish, eels, burbot, crucians, palaeoecology, rewilding, Norfolk: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/geography/carl-sayer
Life-long passionate learner (and woeful photographer) of all things wild & wonderful!
Freelance entomologist with many proverbial hats - especially ento outreach, citizen science & urban ecology, and wildlife gardening in small spaces. (She/her)
Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Studying, appreciating, recording & conserving wild plants across Britain & Ireland.
Supporting the botanists who care about our wild plants
https://bsbi.org/
#GBRedList
#PlantAtlas2020
#WildFlowerHour
Plant ecologist based in North Yorkshire. Formerly @ukceh.bsky.social and now Head of Science @bsbibotany.bsky.social. Coauthor of http://plantatlas2020.org
BSBI Countries Manager. Supporting our network of recorders across Britain and Ireland and working to engage people with plants through education and recording.
Self taught botanist living in Cornwall, formerly Kent. Hoping to spread the joys of nature to others through my posts.
Cornwall blog at: https://sylvatica2022.blogspot.com/
Kent blog at: https://barbus59.blogspot.com/
We foster the appreciation and study of London's wildlife and assist in the conservation of wildlife in the London area
lnhs.org.uk
#LondonWildlife #LondonBirds
(managed by @ankemarsh.bsky.social and Pete Mantle)
Palaeoecology, natural history, science, flora, fauna, microfossils. Researcher, writer, editor, photographer she/her
Also @lnhs.bsky.social for London based natural history
Moths, moths, moths, and occasional other taxa
By choosing to publish, read & review papers in our journals, you are helping the Royal Entomological Society invest in meaningful entomology that supports the understanding, development & future of insect science.
Follow the RES at @royentsoc.bsky.social
Molecular ecological entomologist π§¬πΈοΈπͺ² @ForagingEcology.bsky.social PI πΎπ·οΈ Newcastle University Academic Track Fellow πΌπ Editor of Agricultural and Forest Entomology πΎπͺ²π²Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society ππ he/him