Cossid moths (Lepidoptera: Cossidae) as pests of woody plants – A review
Abstract The Cossidae is a worldwide family of macro‐moths popularly known as carpenter moths due to the larval habit of boring in the wood of living plants. This review compiles current knowledge on the characteristics, diversity and bionomy of cossid moths as well as the damage they cause on woody plants.
Thanapol Choochuen, Jiří Foit
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Biological control of Rubus alceifolius (Rosaceae) in La Reunion Island (Indian Ocean): from investigations on the plant to the release of the biological control agent Cibdela janthina (Argidae) [PDF]
The giant bramble (Rubus alceifolius Poir.: Rosaceae), native to Southeast Asia, is one of the most invasive plants in La Reunion. A ten year research program was launched in 1997 with three components: i) genetic diversity, ii) development strategy, and
Baret, Stéphane+2 more
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Zwergformen bei Brombeeren (Rubus L. subgen. Rubus)
Der Beitrag behandelt die in Europa nachgewiesenen Zwergformen der Gattung Rubus L. Sechzehn Arten (alle nur Sekt. Rubus) bilden solche offensichtlich genetisch fixierten Abwandlungen aus, die als Varietäten der betreffenden Arten eingestuft werden. Neu beschrieben werden R. marssonianus H. E. Weber var. pusillus H. E. Weber, R. muenteri T. Marss. var.
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Farmland ecotones support high parasitoid diversity, despite lower arthropod richness compared to semi‐natural habitats. Farmland ecotones support high pentatomoid bug abundance, while pentatomoid parasitoids were equally abundant and diverse in both ecotones.
Lisa Obwegs+4 more
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Abstract This paper explores the relationship between wetland ecosystems and prehistoric lakeshore settlements within the Lake Ohrid basin (a biodiversity hotspot) by considering plant food systems at Ploča Mičov Grad, North Macedonia. The mid‐fifth millennium (c.4555–4373 to 4437–4241 cal BCE) waterlogged assemblage contained a diverse spectrum of ...
Amy Holguin+14 more
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The incidence of diabetes mellitus, a pressing global health concern that is rapidly increasing, has prompted the exploration of medicinal plants for potential remedies, particularly those within the Rubus genus. This comprehensive review aims to connect
Aroma Joshi+5 more
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Two Loci, RiAF3 and RiAF4, Contribute to the Annual-Fruiting Trait in Rubus
Most Rubus species have a biennial cycle of flowering and fruiting with an intervening period of winter dormancy, in common with many perennial fruit crops.
Rubina Jibran+11 more
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Zwei übersehene Brombeerarten aus Westdeutschland : Rubus osseus sp. nov. und Rubus speculatus sp. nov. ; Herrn Prof. Dr. Dr. Heinrich E. Weber zum 65. Geburtstag gewidmet [PDF]
Zwei neue Brombeerarten (Rubus L., Subgenus Rubus, Rosaceae) aus dem westlichen Deutschland werden beschrieben und abgebildet: Rubus osseus sp. nov. (Serie Rhamnifolii (Bab.) Focke) und Rubus speculatus sp. nov.
Matzke-Hajek, Günter
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Insect (Arthropoda: Insecta) Composition in the Diet of Ornate Box Turtles (Terrapene ornata ornata) in Two Western Illinois Sand Prairies, with a New State Record for Cyclocephala (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) [PDF]
A study of fecal samples collected over a two-year period from juvenile ornate box turtles (Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz) revealed diets consisting of six orders of insects representing 19 families. Turtles were reared in captivity from eggs harvested
Lago, P. K.+3 more
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ABSTRACT Biological invasions are one of the major drivers of biodiversity decline and have been shown to have far‐reaching consequences for society and the economy. Preventing the introduction and spread of alien species represents the most effective solution to reducing their impacts on nature and human well‐being.
Hanno Seebens+64 more
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