Insect populations including butterflies are declining worldwide, and they are becoming an
urgent conservation priority in many regions. Understanding which butterfly species migrate …

During seasonal changes around the globe, trillions of insects are on the move. Many insect
populations, including butterflies, moths, hoverflies, and dragonflies, make repeated …

Recent expansion of croplands in the United States has caused widespread conversion of
grasslands and other ecosystems with largely unknown consequences for agricultural …

Mounting evidence shows overall insect abundances are in decline globally. Habitat loss,
climate change, and pesticides have all been implicated, but their relative effects have never …

Declines in the abundance and diversity of insects pose a substantial threat to terrestrial
ecosystems worldwide. Yet, identifying the causes of these declines has proved difficult …

Animal migration has fascinated scientists and the public alike for centuries, yet migratory
animals are facing diverse threats that could lead to their demise. The Anthropocene is …

Some insect populations are experiencing dramatic declines, endangering the crucial
ecosystem services they provide. Yet, other populations appear robust, highlighting the …

Glyphosate is the most used herbicide globally. It is a unique non-selective herbicide with a
mode of action that is ideal for vegetation management in both agricultural and non …

Time and again, over hundreds of millions of years, environmental disturbances have
caused mass extinctions of animals ranging from reptiles to corals. The anthropogenic loss …

Melanin, a black-brown pigment found throughout all kingdoms of life, has diverse biological
functions including UV protection, thermoregulation, oxidant scavenging, arthropod …