The genome sequence of the barkfly, Loensia variegata (Latreille, 1799) (Psocodea: Psocidae) [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Wellcome Open ResearchWe present a genome assembly from an individual male Loensia variegata (barkfly; Arthropoda; Insecta; Psocodea; Psocidae). The assembly contains two haplotypes with total lengths of 531.42 megabases and 488.90 megabases.
James McCulloch, Liam M. Crowley
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Novel Foraging Behaviors of an Urban Bird, the Light-Vented Bulbul (<i>Pycnonotus sinensis</i>). [PDF]
Ecol EvolLight‐vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis) were observed foraging on tree trunks in a woodpecker‐like manner. Light‐vented Bulbuls foraged on insect aggregations under artificial street light. Our findings provide new insights into possible behavioral adaptation strategies of Light‐vented Bulbuls to urban environments. ABSTRACT Urban environments expose
Li Y, Lin S, Liang W.
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Loss of mitochondrial single stranded DNA-binding protein (mtSSB) gene is associated with mitochondrial genome fragmentation in Psocodea (bark lice, book lice, and parasitic lice) [PDF]
BMC BiologyBackground Organelle genome fragmentation is a drastic large-scale chromosomal mutation. Why and how organelle genomes become fragmented is still poorly understood.
Nan Song, Renfu Shao
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The genome sequence of a barkfly, Mesopsocus fuscifrons Meinander, 1966 [version 1; peer review: 2 approved] [PDF]
Wellcome Open ResearchWe present a genome assembly from an individual female Mesopsocus fuscifrons (barkfly; Arthropoda; Insecta; Psocodea; Mesopsocidae). The genome sequence is 184.3 megabases in span.
Duncan Sivell
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Robot-Aided Measurement of Insect Diversity on Vegetation Using Environmental DNA. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe developed a novel method combining drone‐based sampling and environmental DNA (eDNA) with Oxford Nanopore sequencing to monitor insect biodiversity on vegetation. Using a DJI Matrice 3 drone, we collected eDNA samples from grassland, shrub and forest habitats in Switzerland, detecting 64 insect taxa and revealing habitat‐specific differences in ...
Koubínová D +8 more
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Ecological Interactions of Predatory Mites, Cheyletus eruditus (Schrank) (Trombidiformes: Cheyletidae) and Cheyletus malaccensis Oudemans, and Prey, Liposcelis decolor (Pearman) (Psocodea: Liposcelididae), under Different Thermo-Hygrometric Regimes [PDF]
Insects, 2023 Predator–prey interactions are linked through trophic relationships, and individual population dynamics are a function of multiple interactions among many ecological factors.
James K. Danso +3 more
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Evolutionary Patterns of the Genes Involved in the Integrity and Segregation of Chromosomes in Sawflies (Hymenoptera: Symphyta). [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study identifies and characterizes the genes encoding cohesin and condensin complexes across Symphytan superfamilies, revealing their structural and functional roles with conserved motifs in maintaining genome stability. Phylogenetic analyses indicate that SMC genes originated from ancient duplication events, with notable gene loss (e.g., CAPG2 ...
Nalça AR, Korkmaz EM.
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Incorporating Neglected Insect Larvae in Species Inventories: DNA Barcoding as an Effective Tool for All-Stage Invertebrate Identification in Tree Holes. [PDF]
Ecol EvolInsect inventories are often hampered by the hidden diversity of larval stages, but we demonstrate that DNA‐based identification methods are useful to gain insights into species diversity and abundance. ABSTRACT Invertebrates, especially insects, are an integral part of biodiversity.
Sire L +6 more
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A Regional DNA Barcode Library for Northern Rocky Mountain Arthropods to Support Biodiversity and Molecular Ecological Research. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe developed the MPG Ranch Arthropod Library (MPG‐AL), a COI DNA barcode reference library for arthropods of the Northern Rocky Mountains, to address gaps in barcode coverage for the western United States. From 86,533 specimens collected in Montana, we generated 52,270 DNA barcodes spanning 38 orders and 1793 species, adding 5154 Barcode Index Numbers (
Seidensticker MT +3 more
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Numerical Responses of Xylocoris flavipes (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on a Diet of Liposcelis decolor (Pearman) (Psocodea: Liposcelididae) [PDF]
InsectsInsect predators can suppress prey populations through increased progeny production. The present study investigated the numerical responses of adult♀ Xylocoris flavipes (Reuter) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on a diet of Liposcelis decolor (Pearman ...
Augustine Bosomtwe +4 more
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