Sandra Winters

Testing The Protective Function of Flash Coloration Using Wild Avian Predators

This study tests the flash coloration hypothesis using wild blue tits and digital prey models, finding no survival benefit from conspicuous hindwings during flight.

Independent major-effect loci and limited trait associations characterise warning colour variation across sexes and life stages in the wood tiger moth (Arctia plantaginis)

The paper investigates the genetic basis of warning color variation in wood tiger moths, finding independent loci for male, female, and larval coloration with limited trait associations.

Beyond abstract selection coefficients: Protandry impacts the buildup of heterozygote advantage over the lifespan in a color polymorphic moth

The paper models how protandry affects polymorphism maintenance in a moth by considering the timing of mortality and reproduction, showing its impact on heterozygote advantage.

Biologically inspired warning patterns deter birds from wind turbines

This study tests if biologically inspired warning patterns on wind turbine blades deter birds, finding that aposematic patterns significantly reduce approach behavior in great tits.

Exploring mate choice and male strategies in a polymorphic moth

The paper examines mate choice and male strategies in wood tiger moths, finding WW males have higher mating success but Wy females have higher reproductive success.