Uninvited Guests: How Asian Honeybees Are Defying Evolutionary Expectations in Australia
Adaptability in the face of limited genetic diversity could be a good sign for threatened species For over ten years, invasive Asian honeybees have defied…
Adaptability in the face of limited genetic diversity could be a good sign for threatened species For over ten years, invasive Asian honeybees have defied…
Human activity is leading to the global redistribution of ants, with a new study in Nature Communications from the Department of Ecology and Evolution at…
Non-native species can remain dormant for decades or even centuries before they begin to spread. According to a new study led by the University of…
What makes the little old ant think he can disrupt the life of an African lion? Researchers say it’s more than just high hopes. In…
An alien invasion capable of triggering catastrophic changes is underway across North America. At least 70 imported earthworm species have colonized the continent, and represent…
University of Queensland scientists discovered an unexpected biodiversity of 1,150 species in their urban backyard during the 2020 lockdown, challenging perceptions of urban wildlife and…
Recent research has identified a key evolutionary event that has enabled the widespread impact of invasive mussels in North America. This discovery also paves the…
Researchers found that buff-tailed bumblebees effectively defend against Asian hornet attacks by dropping to the ground. Despite this, bumblebee colonies still face challenges in hornet-dense…
The study confirmed that the red fire ant, considered one of the most invasive species in the world, and the 5th most costly to combat,…
Ecologists have shown that the genetic material that species shed into their environments can reveal not only the presence of the species but also a…
The invasive red fire ant, native to South America, has been officially identified in Sicily, marking its introduction to Europe. Researchers warn of its potential…
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a reliable metric for monitoring ecosystems. Ecosystems that appear healthy, with…
Researchers have introduced the concept of “nested invasions,” where invading species like Johnstone’s whistling frog carry invasive microbiomes to new ecosystems. The study emphasizes the…
New study suggests the massive spiders are gentle giants, mean people no harm. The Joro spider, despite its intimidating size and rapid spread across Southeastern…
Researchers at UCL sequenced the genomes of two hornet species, uncovering rapid genome evolution that may explain their success as invasive species, which could help…
The ongoing Asian hornet invasion: Traced back to a single source in Europe In Europe, the Asian (or “Yellow-legged”) Hornet (Vespa velutina) is a predator…
A Brown University biologist calls for a more balanced view of invasive species. Invasive species, also known as non-native species, have become much more well-known…
In order to comprehend the spread of the invasive North American plant known as ragweed, researchers looked into its genes. One of the world’s biggest…