Publications by authors named "Lily T Maynard"
Raising insects in a laboratory for release into the wild is a common conservation practice, but maintaining breeding colonies year-round can be limited by seasonal food availability. Food availability is particularly challenging for insects which depend on specific host plants. For example, our early efforts to rear the imperiled Atala hairstreak butterfly (Eumaeus atala Poey) resulted in colony failure during winter due to lack of food.
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- The study highlights the importance of enhancing urban and suburban habitats for flower-visiting insects as land use changes contribute to their decline.
- Over 21 months, researchers collected extensive data from 34 suburban yards in Gainesville, FL, capturing nearly 35,000 insects and 485,000 blooms to analyze various factors affecting insect populations.
- Key findings indicate that bloom evenness and abundance significantly influence insect richness and abundance, while factors like greenspace proximity and plant type were less impactful.