🦋🦋🦋 Artikel erschienen 🦋🦋🦋 Der Dunkle Wiesenknopf-Ameisenbläuling (Phengaris nausithous) ist in ganz Deutschland gefährdet - in Südniedersachsen gibt es nun umfangreiche Schutzmaßnahmen! @faltermonitoring.bsky.social @rote-liste-zentrum.bsky.social Artikel ▶️ www.researchgate.net/publication/...

🦋🌍 New #BAAE article: Climate and urbanisation shape the range expansion of the thermophilic butterfly Zizeeria knysna 🌿 Mild winters and warm years boosted suitability and abundance, with human-modified landscapes influencing expansion. ☀️ DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌽🌱 New #BAAE article: Cover crop legacies shape maize defenses and pest control 🌿 Pea-conditioned soils boosted predator-attracting signals, while fallow soils strengthened direct defenses—revealing trade-offs in natural pest suppression. 🪲 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌻🐝 New #BAAE article: Warming threatens pollination and sunflower yields across Europe & North Africa 🌍 Higher temperatures reduced wild pollinator diversity and the benefits of insect pollination, putting future sunflower production at risk. 🌡️ DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

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💧🌱 New #BAAE article: Hydrology shapes wetland plant diversity from the seed stage 🌿 Flooding affected germination in species-specific ways, with seed traits driving which plants establish, key to wetland community assembly. 🌾 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌿 The discounted early‑bird registration period for the joint NSO–GfÖ 2026 conference ends on 17 July. After this date, registration will remain open at the full fee until the final deadline on 16 August. Register here: vist.ly/5aqkm

🌱🐞 New #BAAE article: Ecological intensification reshapes insect communities in organic crops 🌿 Cover crops and reduced tillage shifted predator, pollinator & herbivore abundance, showing crop-specific effects on multitrophic communities. 🌽🫘 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🦋🏙️ New #BAAE article: Citizen science reveals what supports urban butterflies in Leipzig Flower strips, shrubs & reduced mowing boosted butterfly diversity, showing how smarter urban management can benefit biodiversity. 🌼 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2026.03.009 @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝🌸 New #BAAE article: A few wild bee species deliver most crop pollination 🌿 Just 16% of species accounted for 71% of crop visits, with key pollinators shifting from spring to summer—supporting crop-specific pollinator management. 🌼 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🪲🌾 New #BAAE article: Prey toughness shapes natural pest control in cereal fields 🌿 Soft-bodied pests faced more attacks than hard-bodied prey, while abundant carabids drove predation—highlighting the need for diverse predator communities. 🐛 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

Invertebrate attack rates in crop fields are driven by prey toughness rather than sizeAuthor links open overlay panel

Fig. 1. Experimental set-up. Sets of six prey types (aphids, ‘pinky’ maggots, pupae, small and large mealworms, and wax moth larvae) were placed around a deactivated pitfall trap at four locations in cereal fields. In three of the six landscapes, selected prey cards were equipped with cameras.

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📣PhD opportunity! We are looking for a highly motivated doctoral researcher with expertise in pollinator ecology, agroecology, and landscape ecology. 🐝🚜🌼 Research will focus on resilience of pollinator communities in agricultural landscapes. 🔗 Read more: www.uni-goettingen.de/de/document/...

🪱🌱 New #BAAE article: Acclimated earthworms help restore saline-alkali soils 🌿 Salt-tolerant Eisenia fetida improved soil structure and fertility, showing the potential of nature-based solutions for restoring degraded farmland. 🌾 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.baae.2026.04.001 @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝 New #BAAE article: Bumble bees adjust foraging after flowers are visited in red clover fields 🌿 Pollination success differed strongly among bee species, highlighting their unique roles in seed production. 🌱 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝 New #BAAE article: Road verges support many pollinators, but not all 🌿 In southern Sweden, species traits shaped which bees & butterflies used roadside habitats, highlighting the need for biodiversity-friendly verge design. 🦋 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌿 We are thrilled that we’ve received more than 1,000 submissions for the #NSO2026 #GfOe2026 joint NSO-GfÖ conference — including thematic sessions, workshops, and abstracts! 📢 Accepted abstracts will be announced before the registration opens on 15 June.

🪲 New #BAAE article: What shapes bark beetle range expansion in Sweden? 🇸🇪 Colonization by Ips amitinus declined near the southern range edge and increased with spruce cover, highlighting the role of habitat quality in expanding species ranges. 🌿 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🫒🦇 New #BAAE article: Birds & bats provide valuable pest control in Mediterranean olive groves 🌿 By reducing olive fruit fly infestations, vertebrate biocontrol could save the olive industry an estimated €642 million annually across Europe. 🐦 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌾 New #BAAE article: Hedgerows boost flying insect biomass in restored agricultural landscapes 🌿 Hedgerows supported higher insect biomass than flower strips or bare field edges, highlighting their value for insect recovery. 🐝 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🏙️ New #BAAE article: Urban verticality shapes bird communities in Hungarian cities 🌿 Taller buildings favored larger birds, while sealed surfaces reduced insectivores—highlighting the need for greener, more complex cities. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝🌾 New #BAAE article: Landscape diversity shapes honey bee foraging across Germany Mass-flowering crops combined with diverse habitats prolonged foraging periods, highlighting the value of heterogeneous agricultural landscapes. 🌿 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🦋New #BAAE article: Alien host plants alter butterfly wing signals & mating behavior in endangered Tongeia fischeri 🇯🇵 Butterflies reared on native plants were preferred by males, showing how invasive plants can indirectly affect reproduction. 🌸 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🛰️ New #BAAE article: UAVs improve fine-scale mapping of Natura 2000 habitats in Central Europe 🌍 Multispectral spring imagery delivered the highest accuracy, showing strong potential for biodiversity monitoring and conservation planning. 🌱 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🌽New #BAAE article: Cover crop legacies shape maize defenses and pest control 🌿 Pea-conditioned soils boosted predator-attracting volatiles, while fallow soils increased direct chemical defenses—showing trade-offs in natural pest suppression. doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🎉🐝 Congratulations to Dr. Hanna Gardein, winner of the #BAAE Best Student Paper Award 2025! 🌿 @basicapplecol.bsky.social

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🏆🐝 Gewinnerin des #BAAE Best Student Paper Award 2025: Dr. Hanna Gardein 🌿 Ausgezeichnet für Originalität, konzeptionelle Stärke und methodische Stringenz — ein herausragender Beitrag zur Grundlagen- und angewandten Ökologie. Link zum Artikel: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

First Agroecology Specialist Group meeting of 2026 🌱 Through icebreakers and discussions, we identified key agroecology topics, including mixed cropping and wider adoption of agroecological methods. We also had a keynote by Dr. Helen Hicks and planned workshops and publications. 🚜📚

On my way to the #bestconferenceintheworld PopBio, this year organised by @annabucharova.bsky.social and colleagues. @gfoesoc.bsky.social

💧New #BAAE article: Flooding shapes wetland plant diversity from the seed stage 🌿 Hydrology strongly affects germination, with traits like dormancy and oxygen needs driving which species establish—key to wetland community assembly. doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🐝 New #BAAE article: A few wild bee species do most crop pollination in North America 🌿 Just 16% of bee species delivered 71% of visits, with key pollinators shifting from spring to summer, showing crop-specific pollinator management matters. doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social

🪲🌾 New #BAAE article: Prey toughness shapes pest control in cereal fields 🌿 Hard-bodied pests face fewer attacks than soft prey, while abundant carabids drive most predation. Promoting predator diversity is key for stronger biological control. 🐛 DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ba... @gfoesoc.bsky.social