Alpine Entomology

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New diving #beetle species 𝘙𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘭 described from 2,000 m above sea level at Mount Pompangeo, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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New review of the #parasitoid #wasp genus 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘳 in Switzerland examined 1,046 specimens, identifying 53 species, 46 recorded for the first time, including the newly described 𝘏𝘺𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪: doi.org/10.3897/alpe...

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𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑎 is revised to contain 10 species, confirming previous morphology-based species concepts, as researchers highlight the limitations of mitochondrial DNA barcoding of a few specimens for species delimitation in this genus.

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Five new species are described as researchers explore the endemism and hidden diversity of 𝐻𝑎𝑏𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑖𝑎 in Algeria’s northeastern mountains.

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Inventory of Culicidae in and around the Grande Cariçaie Nature Reserves at Lake Neuchâtel, Western Switzerland For the first time an extensive study on mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) was carried out in and around the Grande Cariçaie nature reserves, a wetland area along Lake Neuchâtel in Western Switzerland. ...

First comprehensive survey of mosquitoes in the Grande Caricaie nature reserves at Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, reveals high species diversity but no invasive species.

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Researchers examined bycatch collected in a project to promote biodiversity in the forests of the Swiss Pre-Alps, uncovering informative and rare ecological insights.

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A hoverfly survey in the Swiss Alps uncovered 173 species, including new regional records and endangered taxa, and sets a practical baseline for future alpine insect monitoring.

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Grassland butterflies: important indicators of the state of nature With the Grassland Butterfly Index for Germany, UFZ scientists are providing important input for the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.

With the Grassland Butterfly Index for Germany, @ufz.de scientists provide important input for the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. 🦋

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Trends in arthropods of alpine aquatic ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems and especially running waters are considered to be the most impacted ecosystems on the planet. Moreover, aquatic invertebrates are key indicators of global or local changes. Further...

Part of: Trends in arthropods of alpine aquatic ecosystems.

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Based on morphological and molecular evidence, 𝑉𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑎 𝑔𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑖 is recorded for the first time in Switzerland alongside 𝑉. 𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑠, updating the distribution of aquatic Alpine-Apennine bugs and expanding Swiss insect fauna records.

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Bugs in drawers: entomological outreach collections and their role in community engagement A completed topical collection in the journal Natural History Collections and Museomics explores insect outreach drawers, their uses and best practices.

We are thrilled to present our first completed topical collection, "Entomological Outreach Collections and Community Engagement."

Read all about it here!

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It's day two of #Ento25 in Glasgow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Head up to our stand on 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 to learn all about our entomology journals and EU projects. 🐜🐝

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The presence of the rare alpine insect 𝐻𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑏𝑖𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑙𝑖 was confirmed in Switzerland with preserved museum specimens in Basel and London, as well as live specimens.

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Til moth do us part: new species marks 42 years of marriage “It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.

Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer.

“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.

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Til moth do us part: new species marks 42 years of marriage “It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.

Misidentified for over a century, a new European moth species has been discovered by Peter Huemer.

“It is without a doubt the prettiest species I have encountered in my long scientific career," said Huemer, who named the moth after his wife.

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Two new species are described and illustrated as part of this review of Chinese species belonging to the spider wasp genus 𝐸𝑝𝑖𝑠𝑦𝑟𝑜𝑛.

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Trends in arthropods of alpine aquatic ecosystems Aquatic ecosystems and especially running waters are considered to be the most impacted ecosystems on the planet. Moreover, aquatic invertebrates are key indicators of global or local changes. Further...

'𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬' encourages scientists to publish research articles or short notices on trends and changes in biogeography, species community, distribution, behavior, or morphology of aquatic arthropods from mountainous regions.

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Impacts of alien insects in the Alpine ecosystem Recent years have seen a worldwide increase in invasions by alien species, especially plants and insects, mostly due to trade and climate change. In Switzerland and in Europe, these invasive insects c...

'𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦' aims to refine our current knowledge on invasive species and plant-insect interactions in Alpine regions.

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We have two Topical Collections still open for submission!

Updated checklist of mayflies from northeastern Algeria with biogeographical and ecological insights (Insecta, Ephemeroptera) Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and energy transfer between ecotones, making them key indicators of freshwater ecosystem health. As part of a broader study conducted b...

Researchers present an updated checklist of mayflies - featuring ten species new to science - from northeastern Algeria alongside biogeographical and ecological insights.

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Three new species are described in this study listing 13 Atherigona species from Angola.

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