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Characterization of a Core Fungal Community and Captivity‐Induced Gut “Mycobiome” Change in Fowler's Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri)

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Amphibians like Fowler's Toad are vital to ecosystems but face population declines, prompting conservation efforts through captive breeding programs. This study examined how captivity and diet influence the fungal gut microbiome (mycobiome) in wild‐caught toads using metabarcoding.
Alexander J. Bradshaw, Sinlan Poo, Tracey E. Malter, Rylie M. Strasbaugh, Brianna Bodner, Madison R. Hincher, Anne Devan‐Song, Javier F. Tabima   +7 more
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Dynamics of short- and long-term association between a bacterial plant pathogen and its arthropod vector [PDF]

, 2014
The dynamics of association between pathogens and vectors can strongly influence epidemiology. It has been proposed that wilt disease epidemics in cucurbit populations are sustained by persistent colonization of beetle vectors (Acalymma vittatum) by the ...
De Moraes, C. M., Mescher, M. C., Seidl-Adams, I., Shapiro, L. R., Stephenson, A. G.   +4 more
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Species‐specific scents, targeted enemies: Volatile cues mediate predator attraction in willows

Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 4, Page 1074-1087, April 2026.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Plants produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in response to herbivory. Such signals mediate plant interactions with herbivores and their natural enemies. Different herbivores can elicit distinct responses in plants, influencing predator attraction.
Priscila Mezzomo, Jing Vir Leong, Petr Vodrážka, Martin Moos, Emrah Özcan, David Bina, Leonardo Ré Jorge, Tereza Volfová, Václav Pokorný, Martin Volf   +9 more
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The Growth and Survival of Early Instars of \u3ci\u3eBellura Obliqua\u3c/i\u3e (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on \u3ci\u3eTypha Latifolia\u3c/i\u3e and \u3ci\u3eTypha Angustifolia\u3c/i\u3e [PDF]

, 2017
Larvae of the noctuid moth Bellura obliqua are frequently encountered on Typha latifolia, but less commonly on Typha angustifolia. Experiments were conducted to compare the growth and survivorship of early B. obliqua instars on the two species of cattail.
Penko, J. M, Pratt, D. C
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Detecting a Small Hive Beetle's eDNA in Honeybee Colonies

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 3, Page 277-284, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Early detection is important to limit the spread of invasive species. Molecular diagnosis using eDNA can be useful in this regard, but the sensitivity is often unknown. This holds true for small hive beetles (SHB), which are parasites of honeybee (HB) colonies and continue to spread globally.
Bram Cornelissen, Giovanni Formato, Giovanni Federico, Antonella Cersini, Marga van Gent‐Pelzer, Marc Hendriks, Roberto Nardini, Delphine Panziera, Marco Pietropaoli, Dirk‐Jan Valkenburg, Orlando Yañez, Peter Neumann   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nutrient richness of wood mould in tree hollows with the Scarabaeid beetle Osmoderma eremita [PDF]

Animal Biodiversity and Conservation, 2004
Trunk hollows with wood mould habour a rich invertebrate fauna with many threatened species, and it has been suggested that the beetle Osmoderma eremita (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea) is a keystone species in this community.
Jönsson, N., Méndez, M., Ranius, T.
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Synthetic Peptide Inhibition of Trypsin‐Like Proteases in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae): Evaluating the Influence of Gut Microbiota

Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, Volume 121, Issue 3, March 2026.
Synthetic peptides (GORE1 and GORE2) inhibit trypsin‐like proteases in Spodoptera frugiperda, impairing digestion and nutritional performance. Microbiota disruption did not markedly alter enzymatic inhibition but modulated certain developmental responses.
Halina Schultz, Daniel Guimarães Silva Paulo, Yaremis Meriño‐Cabrera, Rafael Júnior de Andrade, Ian Lucas Batista Santos, Maria Clara Neves Gomes Rodrigues, Geisiane Aparecida Mariano, Milena Godoi Lima, Humberto Josué Ramos de Oliveira, Maria Goreti de Almeida Oliveira   +9 more
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Investigation of Bacillus cereus growth and sporulation during Hermetia illucens larval rearing

Heliyon
Insects are increasingly used as an alternative protein source for feed and food production. One of the main biological hazards associated with edible insects is the bio-accumulation of foodborne pathogenic microorganisms.
K. van Kessel, G. Castelijn, M. van der Voort, N. Meijer   +3 more
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Integrating Environmental DNA Into Early Detection Efforts for an Invasive Terrestrial Beetle

Environmental DNA, Volume 8, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
This research demonstrates how eDNA methods can improve upon traditional survey techniques for detection of a harmful terrestrial invasive pest, the coconut rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros). Our findings here show promise for applications of eDNA methods to detect a myriad of destructive invasive species in terrestrial landscapes.
Kathleen E. Kyle, Michael C. Allen, Mario Hernandez, Anthony R. Vastano, Anne L. Nielsen, Keith Weiser, Shannon Dickey, Julie L. Lockwood   +7 more
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The Noble Chafer and traditional orchards: Evaluating the role of indicator species in the conservation of cultural landscapes

People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 3, Page 695-705, March 2026.
Abstract England's traditional orchards are important habitats for a range of invertebrate species, providing biodiverse habitat for many species not found in other landscapes. Increased loss of these once common landscape features, exacerbated by changing land use, anthropogenic habitat fragmentation, and the loss of traditional or customary practices,
Lloyd Jenkins, Jonathan Sadler, Adam Bates   +2 more
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