High-quality genome assembly of the termite Amitermes hastatus: the Black mound termite, a key decomposer of fynbos biome. Sequenced for the #1KSA project with
DIPLOMICS
🧬 #Genomics #Biodiversity #DNA
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
We organized a workshop on the link between social complexity and invasiveness in arthropods. Lots of interesting discussion. In 2026, we'll review what we've understood and what we've discovered! 🐝🐜🐛
#SocialInsects #Invasiveness #Eusociality #SocialComplexity #Stellenbosch #LifeCycle
🌍 Why is the invasion of Vespula germanica in South Africa so slow compared to other regions?
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
High-quality genome assembly of Microhodotermes viator: the Southern harvester termite and one of the most influential ecosystem engineers of South Africa’s arid biomes. Sequenced for the #1KSA project with @diplomics.bsky.social. 🧬
#Genomics #Biodiversity #Termites
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
2-year Postdoc at CL•I•M•E Lab (Stellenbosch, South Africa) on thermoregulation & climate adaptation. 🌿 R300k/year (tax-free). PhD + strong R/phylo/meta/Bayesian skills needed. 📊
Info: climelab.net/opportunities/
I presented my poster at the #ESEB2025 !
📢 Call for entomologists🐝 We are looking for Vespula germanica from Europe to further our understanding of the invasion dynamics of the species. Please get in touch!
Great time at the #IUSSI french section talking about invasivness and social complexity! 🐜🐝🦟
Thanks for organizing this!
🪩New article out!
It's been over 60 years since the last study of Macrotermes diversity in this country! We analyzed over 170 samples for this article, which I hope is the first in a series to understand their diversity. I'm happy! 🧬
#StellenboschUniversity #GobabebRSH #GoGreen
J’aurai l’immense honneur de présenter une conférence sur le rôle de la complexité sociale 🐝et de la structure génétique 🧬 dans le succès invasif de l’espèce Vespula germanica. 😀
#SocialComplexity #Invasiveness #PopulationsGenetics
I am presenting a study on #Macrotermes #termites' cryptic diversity at #SSNM2025 😬
Today, 14h40. ⬇️ on live here 🔴🎦
www.youtube.com/live/rED-hHf...
🌍 We analyzed 240+ colony samples to study Embiratermes genetic structuring.
We identified major lineages and proposed divergence hypotheses using delimitation tests, molecular dating, demographic analyses, and Miocene geological/climatic history.
#southamerica #neotropics
🤩Excited to share my latest article, last one of my thesis, in an @entsocamerica.bsky.social journal!
We explored soil-feeding Embiratermes termites' evolution using genetic data and propose a biogeographic scenario. 🌎🧬
📄 doi.org/10.1093/isd/...
Thanks to all collaborators! #Phylogeography
🦋🦞🐜 Calling all #Entomologists and #Arthropod enthusiasts! 🌍Help us explore the scientific perspectives on #SocialComplexity in arthropods by participating in our survey. Your answers are very precious!
redcap.sun.ac.za/surveys/?s=A...
#Science #Sociality #InsectResearch #IUSSI
An account for the international journal Insectes Sociaux has been created.
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
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