Leonardo Ancillotto

Shaped by humans but increasingly threatened: pathways for the conservation of Palaearctic grasslands

Palaearctic grasslands are among the most species-rich ecosystems of the Northern Hemisphere, but their conservation depends on continued management that must be reconciled with agricultural production, rural livelihoods and other socio-economic demands. Introducing a special iss...

Lantern bearers and beavers: ecosystem engineers foster abundance of fireflies along European rivers

Abstract Insect declines are among the most pressing biodiversity issues of our time, with consequences for ecosystem functioning and human well-being. Fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) are emblematic insects, whose populations are declining worldwide due to habitat alteration,...