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BZZZZZzzzZZZ Oh No Mosquito! Urban Vector-Borne Disease Ecology
It is definitely that time of year again: insects and other invertebrates seem to spawn from every nook and cranny. We see snails feasting…
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Urban Observation: Asian Ladybeetle
The Asian Ladybeetle (Harmonia axyridis) is a common sight in many urban gardens, such as those on Governor’s Island in New York Harbor. They…
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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…