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Thermal effects on metabolic rate in diapausing Pieris rapae butterflies

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: appear to acclimate to higher temperature by lowering their metabolic rates in response to months of chronic warming. Overall, these patterns suggest that this species could be resilient to winter warming, at least in the context of energetics. However, the precise mechanisms underlying these responses remain to be characterized. Thus, future research-e.g., on the genetic underpinnings of energetics in the context of warming-could further elucidate the relative vulnerability of diapausing insects to future winter warming.

Source: Current Research in Insect Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.cris.2025.100111

Authors: Emily E. Mikucki, Cole Julick, Justin L. Buchanan, Kristi L. Montooth, Brent L. Lockwood

Institutions: University of Vermont, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Washington University in St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Physiological and biochemical adaptations

Subfield: Ecology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,700

Funders: National Science Foundation, University of Vermont