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Systematic Entomology, Volume 48, Issue 3, Page 387-401, July 2023., 2023 We evaluated deep learning models for image classification under a realistic setting of biodiversity surveys, where models trained with global image sources predict samples from an unstudied target area. The accuracy of between‐datasets predictions (across disparate source–target pairs that do not share any species) was 82% and depended greatly on the ...
Tomochika Fujisawa +4 more
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Classifying the unknown: Insect identification with deep hierarchical Bayesian learning
Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 14, Issue 6, Page 1515-1530, June 2023., 2023 Abstract Classifying insect species involves a tedious process of identifying distinctive morphological insect characters by taxonomic experts. Machine learning can harness the power of computers to potentially create an accurate and efficient method for performing this task at scale, given that its analytical processing can be more sensitive to subtle
Sarkhan Badirli +5 more
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The best of two worlds: ecology and evolution of ambophilous plants
Biological Reviews, Volume 98, Issue 2, Page 391-420, April 2023., 2023 ABSTRACT Ambophily, the mixed mode of wind and insect pollination is still poorly understood, even though it has been known to science for over 130 years. While its presence has been repeatedly inferred, experimental data remain regrettably rare. No specific suite of morphological or ecological characteristics has yet been identified for ambophilous ...
Stefan Abrahamczyk +2 more
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Comparative assessment of heat tolerance in weevils associated with a fire‐prone ecosystem
Ecological Entomology, Volume 48, Issue 2, Page 240-250, April 2023., 2023 The fire prone ecosystems of the cape floristic region host a high diversity of small apterous weevils. It is not known how these low mobility species cope with the extreme temperatures experienced. We carried out a first screening of the heat tolerance of several apterous weevil species in comparison to winged species with contrasting lifestyles.
Marion Javal +3 more
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Pest survey card on Bretziella fagacearum
EFSA Supporting Publications, Volume 19, Issue 11, November 2022., 2022 Abstract This document provides the conclusions of the pest survey card that was prepared in the context of the EFSA mandate on plant pest surveillance (M‐2020‐0114) at the request of the European Commission. The full pest survey card for Bretziella fagacearum is published and available online in the EFSA Plant Pest Survey Cards Gallery at the ...
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +5 more
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Agricultural and Forest Entomology, Volume 24, Issue 3, Page 355-370, August 2022., 2022 Abstract Widespread mortality of native North American ash caused by emerald ash borer (EAB; Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire) threatens native arthropod biodiversity, but hybrid ash populations with resistance to EAB may serve a role in supporting threatened communities of arthropods in managed landscapes impacted by EAB.
Kayla I. Perry +5 more
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Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 146, Issue 6, Page 687-699, July 2022., 2022 Abstract The Queensland fruit fly (Q‐fly), Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), is a major horticultural pest in Australia. Sterile insect technique (SIT) is increasingly used in area‐wide integrated management of Q‐fly, as well as for eradication of outbreaks in Q‐fly‐free regions.
Sushil K. Gaire +7 more
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A summary of the endemic beetle genera of the West Indies (Insecta: Coleoptera); bioindicators of the evolutionary richness of this Neotropical archipelago [PDF]
, 2012 The Caribbean Islands (or the West Indies) are recognized as one of the leading global biodiversity hot spots. This is based on data on species, genus, and family diversity for vascular plants and non-marine vertebrates.
Peck, Stewart B. +1 more
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Development of a flow‐sensitive macroinvertebrate index for Australian rivers
River Research and Applications, Volume 38, Issue 5, Page 846-862, June 2022., 2022 Abstract Hydrologically sensitive macroinvertebrate indices have been developed in Europe, the Americas and New Zealand to serve many purposes such as monitoring ecological responses to drought, flow regulation, water extraction and the provision of environmental flows.
Bruce C. Chessman +2 more
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RNA interference : a promising biopesticide strategy against the African sweetpotato weevil Cylas brunneus [PDF]
, 2016 The African sweetpotato weevil Cylas brunneus is one of the most devastating pests affecting the production of sweetpotatoes, an important staple food in Sub-Saharan Africa. Current available control methods against this coleopteran pest are limited.
Bailey, Ana +7 more
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