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September 10, 2025BiotropicaOpen Access

Where Art Thou? Urbanization Decreases Attacks on Sentinel Prey by Arthropods, but Not Birds, in a Tropical City

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KSKarin Elisabeth von SchmalzVSVinícius Pimentel SilvaAMAntonio C. de A. Moura

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Overview

Observational analysis verifies predation rates on herbivorous insects in urban versus rural areas, highlighting the role of arthropods.

Key Points

  • Predation by arthropods on sentinel prey decreases in urban landscapes compared to rural regions.
  • In the Greater João Pessoa region, urban areas with built-up land cover significantly impact insect populations.
  • Arthropods are the primary pest controllers, while birds are less affected by land use changes but still play a significant role.
  • Urban planning that increases tree presence can enhance predator habitats and improve pest control.

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Schmalz et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d9a154b1d3bfb60fbd0chttps://doi.org/10.1111/btp.70085
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