Host Plant Species Mediates Impact of Neonicotinoid Exposure to Monarch Butterflies
Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticides in North America. Numerous studies document the negative effects of neonicotinoids on bees, and it remains crucial to demonstrate if neonicotinoids affect other non-target insects, such as butterflies. Here we examine how two neonicotinoids (imida...
Main Authors: | Cody Prouty, Paola Barriga, Andrew K. Davis, Vera Krischik, Sonia Altizer |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/11/999 |
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