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Pollinator risk index

8/23/2021

 
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​Pollinators: First global risk index for species declines and effects on humanity

Disappearing habitats and use of pesticides are driving the loss of pollinator species around the world, posing
a threat to "ecosystem services" that provide food and wellbeing to many millions -- particularly in the Global
South -- as well as billions of dollars in crop productivity.

This is according to an international panel of experts, led by the University of Cambridge, who used available evidence to create the first planetary risk index of the causes and effects of dramatic pollinator declines in six global regions.

​Read More Here  
Read the Journal Paper 
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We need to figure out what’s happening to the bugs — before it’s too late

7/25/2021

 
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Read this recent opinion piece in the Washington Post

As well as these past blog posts: 

 NYT - the silence of bugs   

​Latest in Insect Declines - Click here and here and here

​World-wide decline in insect populations. Click Here.
Biological Conservation, January 2019,  232: 8–27

Changes in Dragonfly Distribution - Citizen Science to the Rescue!

6/20/2021

 
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Over the past 35 years, there have been large shifts in the distributions of many dragonfly species in Germany. Those of standing water habitats have declined, probably due to loss of habitat. Running-water species and warm-adapted species have benefited from improved water quality and warmer temperatures. The study highlights the importance of citizen science and natural history societies for long-term data collection.

​Read more about it in this Summary or in the Full Article .  Also read about where dragonflies may be going in Europe here

Spotted Lanternfly

2/12/2021

 
​ Man's Best Friend To Sniff Out Spotted Lanternfly Infestation - Click Here

Spotted Lanternfly

2/12/2021

 
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The Spotted Lanternfly is moving into Virginia!!!
Get Knowledgeable About This Important Invasive Now

Tracking the Invasion: New Technique Traces Spotted Lanternflies for Life
Article and Research 
Another Recent Article 
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ORMN Chapter points of contact for further information:
Bill Birkhofer, Kathleen Aucion, and Don Hearl.
​These folks have training and monitoring materials.

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More Information Here

The Silence of Bugs

2/12/2021

 
​Read this NYT opinion -  The Silence of Bugs

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