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Cities as Evolutionary Incubators: Unlocking the Secret of the Spotted Lanternfly Invasion
If you live in the Northeast United States, the Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) probably needs no introduction. Since their arrival around 2014, these striking…
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A New Hope for Urban Pit Building Insects
A pit-fall is only as good as the location is deployed. Cities can provide large shaded areas with a layer of soil suitable for…
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SICB 2019: Do Warm City Nights Accelerate Development and Growth of Butterflies?
A painted lady (Vanessa cardui), a species of butterfly common in urban habitats (Photo credit: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT) The urban heat island effect is a…