The Tragic Fate of Hawthorn Flies in a Changing Climate: Unraveling the Web of Species Interactions

The study brings to light how vulnerable species interactions remain and the disruptions that climate change can cause.

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The hawthorn-eating flies were resilient to shifts in temperature.

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The apple-eating flies were thrown out of sync with the trees, and the future temperature scenario seemed to disrupt their life cycles.

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There could be a loss of synchronization with other species because of this mismatch.

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Powell stresses the importance of parasitoid wasps.

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These creatures play a crucial role in controlling populations of insects that feed on plants, including agricultural pests.

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Some species face challenges like land-use change, habitat loss, and fragmentation.

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Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths, are severely threatened by temperature rises.

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Limiting the progression of climate change to mitigate its impacts on insects is essential.

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