Research Articles
The Secret World Inside a Gall: How Size and Timing Shape a Miniature Ecosystem
Explore the hidden ecosystem within California oak apple galls, where gall size and timing determine which species thrive in this miniature world.
Minnesota's Hidden Forest War: The Parasite Complex of the Larch Sawfly
How Minnesota scientists built a precise parasite complex to combat the invasive larch sawfly and reclaim their forests.
How Aphids and Their Symbionts Shape the Evolution of a Parasitic Wasp
Exploring the complex evolutionary relationship between pea aphids, their bacterial symbionts, and the parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi
The Hidden Dance of Aphids and Their Parasitoid
Exploring the complex ecological relationship between cabbage aphids and the parasitic wasp Diaeretiella rapae, and why parasitism rates differ in and outside of colonies.
The Assassin's Shadow: Unraveling the Mysteries of Euceros frigidus
Explore the fascinating world of Euceros frigidus, nature's ultimate hyperparasite with a complex life cycle and ecological significance.