Predicting insect body masses based on linear measurements: a phylogenetic case study on geometrid moths
Dry body mass (DBM) is perhaps the most biologically informative variable describing body
size in invertebrates. Unfortunately, obtaining species-specific indices of DBM is problematic …
size in invertebrates. Unfortunately, obtaining species-specific indices of DBM is problematic …
How do host plant use and seasonal life cycle relate to insect body size: A case study on European geometrid moths (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)
We used European geometrid moths (> 630 species) as a model group to investigate how
life history traits linked to larval host plant use (ie, diet breadth and host‐plant growth form) …
life history traits linked to larval host plant use (ie, diet breadth and host‐plant growth form) …
Molecular phylogeny of north European Geometridae (Lepidoptera: Geometroidea)
E Õunap, V Nedumpally, E Yapar… - Systematic …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
A comprehensive phylogeny of north European Geometridae is reconstructed using a two‐
step analytical pipeline. First, a phylogenomic backbone tree was inferred using a 117 …
step analytical pipeline. First, a phylogenomic backbone tree was inferred using a 117 …
Evolution of wing shape in geometrid moths: phylogenetic effects dominate over ecology
Locomotory performance is an important determinant of fitness in most animals, including
flying insects. Strong selective pressures on wing morphology are therefore expected …
flying insects. Strong selective pressures on wing morphology are therefore expected …
Fruit‐feeding butterflies depend on adult food for reproduction: Evidence from longitudinal body mass and abundance data
The degree to which variation in adult food availability affects the population dynamics of a
species depends on its position on the capital‐income breeding continuum. The long‐lived …
species depends on its position on the capital‐income breeding continuum. The long‐lived …
Body size prediction in scorpions: a phylogenetic comparative examination of linear measurements of individual body parts
SÍA Foerster - PeerJ, 2025 - peerj.com
Body size has always been the focus of several ecological studies due to its undeniable
influence on other life-history traits. The conventional representation of body size in …
influence on other life-history traits. The conventional representation of body size in …
[BUCH][B] Insects in a Changing World: Life History Traits and Thermal Niche Condition Responses to Climate and Urbanization
MW Belitz - 2023 - search.proquest.com
One of the most pressing challenges for modern ecologists is determining how species are
responding to anthropogenic change. Identifying life history traits that predict how species …
responding to anthropogenic change. Identifying life history traits that predict how species …
[PDF][PDF] A comparative perspective on lifespan in tropical and temperate region geometrid moths
Methods We recorded adult residual lifespans (ie the remaining lifespan of a moth after it
has been brought to the laboratory) for 110 species of geometrid moths from a tropical …
has been brought to the laboratory) for 110 species of geometrid moths from a tropical …