Stefan F. WirthJul 5, 2025

The #whitespotted #rosebeetle #Oxythyrea #funesta (#Cetoniinae) is a warmth-loving #Mediterranean #species, which was originally found only sporadically in southern Germany, but has now expanded its range to northern #Germany, apparently due to #globalwarming.
H. Hoffmann et al. (2021) examined the occurrence and #spread of O. funesta as a #citizensciencestudy.
#Biodiversity

© #StefanFWirth #Berlin 2025

Reference

H. Hoffmann et al.(2021):
https://doi.org/10.21248/contrib.entomol.71.1.137-146

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Scientific FrontlineFeb 28, 2024
In #Florida waters, giant #manta #rays and #whitespotted eagle rays are protected species. To provide effective management for these species, it is necessary to gather information on their distribution and abundance.
#Conservation #MarineBiology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2024/02/mb02282401.html
Aerial surveys reveal ample populations of rays in southeast Florida

The giant manta ray is designated as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act