The ecology and conservation of butterflies and moths

Dover, John W.; Bourn, Nigel A. D.; Lewis, Owen T.; Shreeve, Tim G.

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“…The physical presence of forests, or specific physical structures, can benefit pollinators in a variety of ways. For example, there is growing recognition that forests can be important even to non-forest species by providing shelter from climatic extremes, including drought and strong winds, and thus have the potential to buffer the effects of climate change for some pollinator taxa (Dover, Sparks & Greatorex-Davies, 1997;Oliver, Brereton & Roy, 2013;Ganuza et al, 2022). Both nesting and foraging bumble bees are thought to benefit from the cooler and less windy conditions provided within and adjacent to forests [Mola et al (2021) and references therein].…”

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“…Moreover, a recent meta‐analysis found the presence of trees and woody shrubs to be one of the best predictors of pollinator diversity in gardens (Majewska & Altizer, 2020). In addition to providing a dense supply of flowers when in bloom, trees and other woody plants may also benefit pollinators by providing shelter and shade (Majewska & Altizer, 2020; Donkersley, 2019; Dover et al ., 1997). Hedgerows of flowering woody shrubs are known to provide important resources to pollinators (Hannon & Sisk, 2009) and even solitary trees can act as important stepping stones for long‐distance pollen movement, a particularly important function for endangered trees (Lander et al ., 2010).…”

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Forests are critically important to global pollinator diversity and enhance pollination in adjacent crops

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Although the importance of natural habitats to pollinator diversity is widely recognized, the value of forests to pollinating insects has been largely overlooked in many parts of the world. In this review, we (i) establish the importance of forests to global pollinator diversity, (ii) explore the relationship between forest cover and pollinator diversity in mixed‐use landscapes, and (iii) highlight the contributions of forest‐associated pollinators to pollination in adjacent crops. The literature shows unambiguously that native forests support a large number of forest‐dependent species and are thus critically important to global pollinator diversity. Many pollinator taxa require or benefit greatly from resources that are restricted to forests, such as floral resources provided by forest plants (including wind‐pollinated trees), dead wood for nesting, tree resins, and various non‐floral sugar sources (e.g. honeydew). Although landscape‐scale studies generally support the conclusion that forests enhance pollinator diversity, findings are often complicated by spatial scale, focal taxa, landscape context, temporal context, forest type, disturbance history, and external stressors. While some forest loss can be beneficial to pollinators by enhancing habitat complementarity, too much can result in the near‐elimination of forest‐associated species. There is strong evidence from studies of multiple crop types that forest cover can substantially increase yields in adjacent habitats, at least within the foraging ranges of the pollinators involved. The literature also suggests that forests may have enhanced importance to pollinators in the future given their role in mitigating the negative effects of pesticides and climate change. Many questions remain about the amount and configuration of forest cover required to promote the diversity of forest‐associated pollinators and their services within forests and in neighbouring habitats. However, it is clear from the current body of knowledge that any effort to preserve native woody habitats, including the protection of individual trees, will benefit pollinating insects and help maintain the critical services they provide.

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Forests are critically important to global pollinator diversity and enhance pollination in adjacent crops

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Celebrating 50 years of Butterfly Conservation: a special issue on the ecology and conservation of butterflies and moths

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Butterfly Conservation (UK)'s 8th International Symposium was held at the University of Southampton between the 6th and 8th April 2018, Butterfly Conservations 50th anniversary year. Over 200 delegates listened to 78 talks and read 46 posters from 24 countries across the world.This was Butterfly Conservation's second symposium entitled "The Ecology and Conservation of Butterflies and Moths", the title being deliberately broad to encourage as many scientists and conservation practitioners from a diverse range of disciplines from around the world to gather and share their research and conservation action with a global community of Lepidopterists (Dover et al. 2015). The 18 papers published in this special issue of the Journal of Insect Conservation reflect the broad theme of the symposium.Much of this special volume is concerned about the status, ecology and conservation actions needed for rare and threatened species and their habitats at a range of scales (

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Conservation of Lepidoptera used as human food and medicine

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The ecology and conservation of butterflies and moths

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Forests are critically important to global pollinator diversity and enhance pollination in adjacent crops

Forests are critically important to global pollinator diversity and enhance pollination in adjacent crops

Celebrating 50 years of Butterfly Conservation: a special issue on the ecology and conservation of butterflies and moths

Conservation of Lepidoptera used as human food and medicine

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