Trees in a state of decline exhibit a reduced foliage density and accumulate dead branches in their crowns. Consequently, forest decline can markedly affect both the habitats and sources of food for canopy-dwelling insects.
Alexis VINCENT +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Neuropterida and Mecoptera from the North-Western Caucasus [PDF]
An extensive study of Neuropteroidea and Mecoptera collected in Krasnodar Region and the Republic of Adygea in 2018 allowed the discovery of new species for the regions and for Russia, clarification of the taxonomic affiliation of some dubious specimens,
V.N. Makarkin, V.I. Shchurov
doaj +1 more source
Herbivory increases diversification across insect clades. [PDF]
Insects contain more than half of all living species, but the causes of their remarkable diversity remain poorly understood. Many authors have suggested that herbivory has accelerated diversification in many insect clades. However, others have questioned
Lapoint, Richard +2 more
core +1 more source
Lista de Megaloptera, Neuroptera e Raphidioptera do México, América Central, ilhas Caraíbas e América do Sul [PDF]
RESUMO Relacionadas todas as espécies de Megaloptera, Neuroptera e Raphidioptera que ocorrem no Hemisfério Ocidental ao sul dos Estados Unidos, com uma citação bibliográfica para cada uma.
Norman D. Penny
doaj +1 more source
New data on Neuroptera and Raphidioptera of Mordovia (Russia) [PDF]
New faunistic data for 30 species of Neuroptera and two species of Raphidioptera from the Republic of Mordovia (Russia) are reported. Eleven species of Neuroptera and one species of Raphidioptera are new for this region: Sisyra terminalis (Sisyridae),
V.N. Makarkin, A.B. Ruchin
doaj +1 more source
A contribution to the knowledge of Neuroptera and Raphidioptera of Krasnodar Region (Russia) [PDF]
New faunistic data on 27 Neuroptera species and 2 Raphidioptera species from Krasnodar Region (Russia) are reported. Chrysopa fuscostigma Еsben Petersen, 1933 previously known from Georgia and Turkey is new for Russia.
V.N. Makarkin, V.I. Shchurov
doaj +1 more source
Contribution to the knowledge of the fauna and biology of Neuropterida (Neuroptera, Raphidioptera) of the North-Western Caucasus [PDF]
New faunistic and ecological data are provided for 54 species of Neuroptera and three species of Raphidioptera from the North-Western Caucasus (Krasnodar Region, Republic of Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia Republic of Russia).
V.I. Shchurov, V.N. Makarkin
doaj +1 more source
Phylogeny and biogeography of the unique snakefly genus Alena Navás, 1916 (Raphidioptera: Raphidiidae) [PDF]
The genus Alena Navás, 1916, is considered the most distinct genus of Raphidiidae, because of the uncommon shape of its male genital sclerites and its geographic distribution restricted to the southwestern U.S.A. and western Mexico.
Caleb Califre Martins +3 more
doaj +3 more sources
Revisión del género Phaeostigma Navás, 1909 de la Península Ibérica (Insecta, Raphidioptera)
Se revisa el género Phaeostigma Navás, 1909 de la Península Ibérica, lugar donde, hasta la fecha, solo estaba representado por la especie Phaeostigma (Ph.) notata (Fabricius, 1781).
V. J. Monserrat, D. Papenberg
doaj +1 more source
New records of Neuropterida (Neuroptera: Raphidioptera) and scorpion-flies (Mecoptera) from the North-Western Caucasus [PDF]
New faunistic data are reported on 32 species of Neuroptera, 2 species of Raphidioptera, and 3 species of Mecoptera from the North-Western Caucasus. Eight species of Neuroptera and Mecoptera are new for the Krasnodar Region, and five for Adygea.
V.I. Shchurov, V.N. Makarkin
doaj +1 more source

