Insects

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Butterfly Boom on Desecheo After Decade-long Restoration Project

An outbreak of the Dingy Purplewing Butterfly was recorded on Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge, Puerto Rico following the completion of a restoration project. Just this week the announcement came out about the successful removal of invasive rats from Desecheo National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Puerto Rico. Removal of invasive species from islands presents an incredible opportunity for native ecosystem […]

Written by on July 5, 2017

Experts Hone in on Invasive Ant Colonies on Pacific Atolls

Conservationists are systematically surveying atolls in search of invasive and native ant species. Ants are some of the best hitchhikers in the world. – Conservation biologist Dr. James Russell In an age of increasing globalization and mobilization, transportation of invasive species–intentional or not–has become an urgent problem. Even the smallest of invasives can cause profound […]

Written by on October 13, 2016