Troubled Flies (IMAGE)

University of Iowa

Troubled Flies

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Green spaces in cities are great, but they don't ensure biodiversity, according to University of Iowa biologists. The team found insect abundance was lacking in two common urban trees, suggesting insect movement, such as the walnut fly, pictured above, may be limited by barriers, such as roads and buildings.

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Andrew Forbes lab, University of Iowa

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