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ANIMAL diversity , *BUMBLEBEES , *ANIMAL communities , *INSECT behavior , *DROSOPHILIDAE , *STAPHYLINIDAE - Abstract
This document is a collection of research briefs from the journal "American Entomologist." The briefs cover various topics related to insects and their behavior. One brief discusses how enhanced insect cold tolerance can be traced to the mitochondrial level. Another brief describes a new species of rove beetle that disguises itself as a termite to obtain food. A third brief explores the unique nursery pollination system between a non-photosynthesizing orchid and vinegar flies. Another brief examines the decision-making behavior of weaver ants when faced with uncertain outcomes. Additionally, there is a meta-analysis showing that non-native ants drive declines in animal community diversity, a study on the courtship signals of moths, research on the effects of neonicotinoid exposure and cold stress on bumblebees, and a study on the feeding behavior of trilobites. The document also includes a section on the ESA Science Policy Fellows' trip to Washington, DC, to engage with federal funding agencies. The text discusses the activities and meetings held during Entomology Advocacy Week 2023, organized by the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The ESA Science Policy Fellows met with various federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and public health programs, to discuss entomological research and its importance. The week also included webinars on federal and state advocacy, as well as letter-writing campaigns to urge congressional support for STEM workforce, agriculture innovation, and vector-borne disease [Extracted from the article]
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- 2023
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