G. Talavera

Isotope geolocation and population genomics in Vanessa cardui: Short- and long-distance migrants are genetically undifferentiated

The paper uses isotope geolocation and genome-wide analysis to show that short- and long-distance migratory V. cardui butterflies are genetically undifferentiated, suggesting migration distance is environmentally plastic.

Transposable element insertions are associated with Batesian mimicry in the pantropical butterfly Hypolimnas misippus

This study identifies transposable element insertions at the M locus in Hypolimnas misippus that drive adaptive atavism for Batesian mimicry of Danaus chrysippus.

Environmental stress during larval development induces head methylome profile shifts in the migratory painted lady butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

The paper investigates how environmental stress during larval development affects DNA methylation in the painted lady butterfly, identifying epigenetic shifts linked to environmental conditions and gene expression patterns.

Metals and metal isotopes in insect wings: Implications for diet, geolocation and pollution exposure

This study investigates metal and metal isotope composition in monarch butterfly wings to assess dietary sources, environmental contamination, and geolocation potential.

Migratory behavior is positively associated with genetic diversity in butterflies

The paper uses genomic data to show migratory butterflies have higher genetic diversity and stable population sizes compared to non-migratory species.

Global invasion history of the world’s most abundant pest butterfly: a citizen science population genomics study

The paper uses citizen science to collect genetic data on the invasive butterfly Pieris rapae, revealing its global spread through human activities and four founding events over 160 years.

Pollen metabarcoding as a tool for tracking long-distance insect migrations.

This study uses pollen metabarcoding to track long-distance insect migrations, finding that African plant species are present in Mediterranean butterflies, supporting trans-Saharan migration from Africa to Europe.