Current Protections and Future Threats to Say's Spiketail Habitat in the Southeastern USA
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.Dragonflies and damselflies are important indicators of ecological integrity and environmental quality but remain underrepresented in conservation efforts, in part due to a lack of quantitative information regarding their habitat requirements. Species distribution models (SDMs) can facilitate conservation planning by allowing researchers to estimate ...
J. Matthew Flenniken +2 more
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The secrets of the extreme durability of odonata wings. [PDF]
Ann Entomol Soc AmCombey R +4 more
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Monitoring mercury across the National Wildlife Refuge System using a biosentinel approach
The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 4, May 2026.We measured mercury concentrations in 1,356 dragonfly larvae collected from 30 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States and found wide variability among refuges, spanning the full range reported for other protected lands. Using a management‐focused mercury impairment index, 80% of refuges contained sites classified as moderate or higher risk.
Jennifer L. Wilkening +8 more
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Polarized vision in the eyes of the most effective predators: dragonflies and damselflies (Odonata). [PDF]
NaturwissenschaftenCezário RR +5 more
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Exploring perceptions of Italian urban wildlife on TikTok
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1470-1484, May 2026.Abstract In Western cities, some animals are valued for their beauty, rarity or usefulness, while others are dismissed as unwelcome. This distinction reflects the cultural meanings attached to each species and frequently conflicts with ecological priorities.
Gabriele Colombo +2 more
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Aerodynamic Characteristics of a Tandem Flapping Wing in Inclined Stroke Plane Hovering with Ground Effect. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Shanmugam AR, Sohn CH, Park KS.
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Protein Science, Volume 35, Issue 5, May 2026.Abstract Cryo‐electron tomography (cryoET) enables visualization of macromolecular complexes within intact cellular environments. Continued improvements in instrumentation, sample preparation, and data‐processing pipelines have increased both the scale and the complexity of cryoET datasets, making manual analysis challenging.
Utz Heinrich Ermel +9 more
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A general rule on the organization of biodiversity in Earth's biogeographical regions. [PDF]
Nat Ecol EvolBernardo-Madrid R +8 more
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Subterranean Mine Inspection Using the Prometheus Re‐Configurable Drone
Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 3, Page 1646-1660, May 2026.ABSTRACT This paper describes the design, development, and real‐world testing of an autonomous drone for subterranean exploration, known as “Prometheus.” Driven by requirements from industry that the drone be able to be deployed through areas of restricted access, Prometheus was designed to be directly deployed through a 150 mm aperture.
Liam Brown +8 more
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The EU's Habitats Directive Dragonfly <i>Cordulegaster heros</i> Theischinger, 1979 in Croatia-Distribution and Habitat Requirements. [PDF]
InsectsVilenica M, Schmidt B, Koren T.
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