PARASITISM AND MIGRATION IN SOUTHERN PALAEARCTIC POPULATIONS OF THE PAINTED LADY BUTTERFLY, VANESSA CARDUI (LEPIDOPTERA: NYMPHALIDAE)

Parasitism and migration in southern Palaearctic populations of the painted lady butterfly, Vanessa cardui (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)

The painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui) (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Nymphalinae) is well known for its seasonal long-distance migrations and for its dramatic population fluctuations between years.Although parasitism has occasionally been noted as an important mortality factor for this butterfly, no comprehensive study has quantified and compared

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Digital economy and green total factor productivity in China.

The development of information technology has created conducive conditions for the digital economy.The digital economy is regarded as a critical pathway for transforming traditional economic models.Green total factor productivity serves as an indicator for assessing the quality of economic development.During pivotal periods of economic transition,

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Non-stationary response of complex ecosystem service networks to urbanization: Evidence from a typical eco-fragile area in China

Understanding the complex interactions between urbanization and ecosystem services (ESs) is crucial for optimizing planning policies and achieving sustainable urban management.While previous research has largely focused on highly urbanized areas, little attention has been given to the phased effect of progressive urbanization on ES networks.This st

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