3 papers
q-bio.PE2025
Predatory dynamics in susceptible and resistant populations
Anna Mara Ferreira Maciel, Gabriel Rodrigues Palma, Lucas dos Anjos +3
The ladybird (Germar, 1824), a voracious aphid predator, faces challenges from insecticide applications, compromising biological control. As a result, th…
q-bio.QM2024
Understanding Social Immunity in Ants: A Markovian Approach to Collective Cleaning Strategies
Isabella Bueno, Gabriel R. Palma, Idemauro A. R. Lara +3
Understanding social immunity mechanisms in ant colonies remains crucial to comprehending the evolution of defense strategies in eusocial organisms. This study assumes the absence…
q-bio.QM2023
Forecasting insect abundance using time series embedding and machine learning
Gabriel R. Palma, Rodrigo F. Mello, Wesley A. C. Godoy +4
Implementing insect monitoring systems provides an excellent opportunity to create accurate interventions for insect control. However, selecting the appropriate time for an interve…