E. Valdes-Correcher

Decomposing drivers in avian insectivory: large-scale effects of climate, habitat and bird diversity

The paper investigates how climate, habitat, and bird diversity influence avian insectivory across Europe, finding that bird predation is affected by climate and habitat independently of bird diversity.

Impact of early insect herbivory on the invasive oak lace bug (Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832) in different oak species

The paper examines how early insect herbivory affects the invasive oak lace bug's damage across different oak species, finding that prior herbivory promotes OLB damage in lab but not field settings.

Following the track: accuracy and reproducibility of predation assessment on artificial caterpillars

The paper evaluates the accuracy and reproducibility of predation mark identification on artificial caterpillars by non-scientists and scientists with and without experience.

Leaf chemical defences and insect herbivory in oak: accounting for canopy position unravels marked genetic relatedness effects

The paper examines how tree genetic relatedness affects leaf chemical defenses and insect herbivory in oak trees, finding that canopy position significantly influences these relationships.

Growth and mortality of the oak processionary moth, Thaumetopoea processionea L., on two oak species: direct and trait-mediated effects of host and neighbour species identity

This study examines how host and neighbor tree species affect the growth and mortality of oak processionary moth larvae on two oak species.

Can school children support ecological research? Lessons from the ‘Oak bodyguard’ citizen science project

The paper evaluates schoolchildren's ability to collect ecological data through a citizen science project and finds their data require calibration but are comparable to untrained professionals.