Low heat tolerance and high desiccation resistance in nocturnal bees and the implications for nocturnal pollination under climate change

Abstract Predicting insect responses to climate change is essential for preserving ecosystem services and biodiversity. Due to high daytime temperatures and low humidity levels, nocturnal insects are expected to have lower heat and desiccation tolerance compared to diurnal species. We estimated the...

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Main Authors: Victor H. Gonzalez, Rachel Manweiler, Adam R. Smith, Kennan Oyen, David Cardona, William T. Wcislo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-12-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49815-6