Tree-killing bark beetles are the most economically important insects in conifer forests
worldwide. However, despite> 200 years of research, the drivers of population eruptions and …

Streptomyces bacteria are ubiquitous in soil, conferring the characteristic earthy smell, and
they have an important ecological role in the turnover of organic material. More recently, a …

Climatic changes are predicted to significantly affect the frequency and severity of
disturbances that shape forest ecosystems. We provide a synthesis of climate change effects …

We review the morphology, larval feeding habits, reproductive behavior, and social behavior
of Scolytinae and Platypodinae. Their morphology and behavior are adaptations to a …

Scolytine beetles show enormous diversity in their mating behaviors, host plant
associations, chemical and acoustic signaling, symbiotic relationships, and other critical …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Host-microbe symbioses play a critical role in the evolution of biological diversity and
complexity. In a notably intricate system, southern pine beetles use symbiotic fungi to help …

Mites are masters at attaching to larger animals, often insects, in a temporary symbiosis
called phoresy that allows these tiny animals to exploit patchy resources. In this article, we …

Outbreaks of the Eurasian spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) have decimated millions of
hectares of conifer forests in Europe in recent years. The ability of these 4.0 to 5.5 mm long …

The idea that phytopathogenic fungi associated with tree-killing bark beetles are critical for
overwhelming tree defenses and incurring host tree mortality, herein called the classic …