Drake, V. Alistair and Reynolds, Don R. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8749-7491 (2025) Insect migration. Reference Module in Life Sciences. Elsevier. ISBN 978-0128096338 (doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-29068-8.00071-4)

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Abstract

Entomologists recognize migratory behavior as persistent and straightened-out locomotory activity that enables pre-emptive escape from ephemeral habitats before they deteriorate and timely colonization of newly favorable ones. It manifests as (i) directed low-altitude movement by day, generally using sun compass orientation; (ii) daytime ascent to altitude utilizing lift from turbulent convection followed by downwind drift; or (iii) active ascent at dusk followed by oriented but predominantly windborne movement at altitudes with favorable temperatures and windspeeds. Many migratory insect species are agricultural pests or vectors of human, animal, or plant diseases; others have beneficial economic and societal impacts.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	aphids, butterflies, dragonflies, flight boundary layer, locusts, migration syndrome, moths, orientation, pest forecasting, planthoppers, windborne movement
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QK Botany Q Science > QL Zoology
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Engineering & Science Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Centre for Sustainable Agriculture 4 One Health Faculty of Engineering & Science > Natural Resources Institute > Centre for Sustainable Agriculture 4 One Health > Behavioural Ecology
Last Modified:	07 May 2025 09:28
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/50302

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