Colwell Robert K, Guzman La Melissa, Steinke Dirk, Chao Anne, Janzen Da H, Hallwachs Winnie, Baker Aus, Fernánde-Tria José L, Hebert Paul D N, Frank Joyce I, Puschendorf Robert, Quicke Donald L J, Rougerie Rodolphe, Smith M Alex, Zamora Nelson et al., July 2026 — Constructing a lower-bound estimate of the global number of insect species on a hyperdiverse empirical foundation. Estimating the number of insect species on Earth is a daunting challenge. The current consensus estimate—about six million… Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America vol. 123, n° 27, e2524283123 tex.hal_id: hal-05674288 tex.hal_version: v1
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0027-8424, 1091-6490
https://dx.doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2524283123
Kaitetzidou Elisavet, Gadawski Piotr, Goodall-Copestake William P, Dankova Gabriela, Gkagkavouzis Konstantinos, Holak Sylwia, Rewicz Tomasz, Bącela-Spychalska Karolina, Mamos Tomasz, Fantoni Kasia, Jablońska Aleksandra, Tończyk Grzegorz, Trębicki Łukasz, Aravanopoulos Filippos A, Bruschini Claudia et al., May 2026 — Empowering national capacity for DNA-based approach to species identification and biodiversity monitoring. DNA barcoding has become a cornerstone for species identification and biodiversity monitoring, enabling applications from… Metabarcoding and Metagenomics vol. 10, , e183268 tex.hal_id: hal-05668554 tex.hal_version: v1
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2534-9708
https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/mbmg.10.183268
Hollingsworth Peter M, Fantoni Kasia, Koureas Dimitris, Arakelyan Marine, Aravanopoulos Filippos A, Bacela-Spychalska Karolina, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Beja Pedro, Bonchev Georgi N, Bou Dagher Kharrat Magda, Bourlat Sarah J, Chkhartishvili Tinatin, Čiampor Fedor, Costa Filipe O, Csabai Zoltán et al., May 2026 — Species identification, discovery, and biomonitoring: Strategic priorities for DNA barcoding in Europe, set in a global context. Abstract The International Barcode of Life (iBOL) initiative is building a globally accessible DNA-based system for species… Bioscience , , biag052 tex.hal_id: hal-05668567 tex.hal_version: v1
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0006-3568, 1525-3244
https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biag052
Hodecek Jiri, Haxaire Jean & Rougerie Rodolphe, April 2026 — Description of female and early stages of Hispaniodirphia lemaireiana (Lepidoptera, Saturniidae) with notes on its ecology. Alpine Entomology , , tex.hal_id: hal-05593976 tex.hal_version: v1
https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/alpento.10.190802
Couch Christian D, Masonick Paul, Plotkin David, Li Xuankun, Breinholt Jesse W, Rougerie Rodolphe, Barber Jesse R, Kitching Ian & Kawahara Akito Y, March 2026 — The evolution of proboscis length and feeding behaviour in hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae). Abstract Hawkmoths (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae) display some of the most extraordinary and iconic morphological adaptations. They… Royal Society Open Science vol. 13, n° 3, p. 251697 tex.hal_id: hal-05560263 tex.hal_version: v1
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2054-5703
https://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.251697
Lapegue Marie, Ah-Peng Claudine, Gauche Miharisoa Mirana, Stamenoff Pierre, Magand O., Combemale David, Gaspard Anna, Becker Nathalie, David Magali, Sire Lucas, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Rougerie Rodolphe & Lévêque Antoine, March 2026 — BIOSCAN-FR : Surveillance moléculaire de la biodiversité terrestre en France hexagonale et outre mer. , , tex.hal_id: hal-05568708 tex.hal_version: v1 tex.howpublished: Journées annuelles OZCAR 2026
https://hal.science/hal-05568708
Ballesteros Mejia Liliana, Seon-Massin Nirmala, Olivier Gargominy, Lacoeuilhe Aurélie & Rougerie Rodolphe, February 2026 — Towards building a national genetic reference library for species identification in support of biodiversity research and public policies in france. Biodiversity Information Science and Standards vol. 10, , tex.hal_id: hal-05668598 tex.hal_version: v1
https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/biss.10.184100
Fougeray Raphaël, Orhon Isaline, Denux Manon, Ibanez Romane, Leseur Romane, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Rougerie Rodolphe, Sellan Giacomo, Moua Yi, Arias Mónica & Mcclure Melanie, 2026 — Influence of habitat and climate on the spatial distribution of outbreaks of the hylesia metabus moth, responsible for lepidopterism, in coastal french guiana. Neotropical entomology vol. 55, , p. 60 tex.hal_id: hal-05668589 tex.hal_version: v1
https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13744-026-01399-2
Gauche Mirana, Fontanié Némo, Grangaud Edmond, Wilding Nicholas, Rougerie Rodolphe, Lapègue Marie & Ah-Peng Claudine, 2026 — Contribution to the DNA barcode reference library for Réunion Pteridophyta. Expanding DNA barcode reference libraries is essential to support ecological surveys, conservation assessments and future… Biodiversity Data Journal vol. 14, , e199400
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1314-2828, 1314-2836
https://dx.doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.14.e199400
Rougerie Rodolphe, Cruaud Astrid, Arnal Pierre, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Decaëns Thibaud, Elias Marianne, Gey Delphine, Hebert Paul D. N., Kitching Ian J., Lavergne Sebastien, Lopez-Vaamonde Carlos, Murienne Jérôme, Cuenot Yves, Nidelet Sabine, Condamine Fabien et al., 2026 — Phylogenomics illuminates the evolutionary history of wild silkmoths in space and time (lepidoptera: Saturniidae). Systematic Biology , , syag056 tex.hal_id: hal-05743702 tex.hal_version: v1
https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/sysbio/syag056
Ollivier Mélodie, Marquisseau Anaïs, Dufrêne Éric, Rudelle Rémi, Rougerie Rodolphe, Perrard Adrien, Pichon Magalie, Andrieu Emilie, Artige Emmanuelle, Aubert Matthieu, Brugerolles Yvan, Cornuel-Willermoz Alexandre, da Silva Ropio Raphaël, Dumet Adeline, Genoud David et al., November 2025 — CODABEILLES: a reliable reference library of COI DNA barcodes for French wild bees monitoring (Apoidea: Anthophila). In the Anthropocene, the decline of insect pollinators poses a significant threat to ecosystem services, particularly to wild… BMC Ecology and Evolution vol. 25, n° 1, p. 121 Accession Number: 41233723 ISBN: 2730-7182 Type: 10.1186/s12862-025-02429-0
https://hal.inrae.fr/hal-05383188
Garnier Eric, Pelletier Dominique, Roche Philip, Rougerie Rodolphe & Pavoine Sandrine, August 2025 — Defining biodiversity data. It is crucial to document biodiversity data and to take actions to halt the ongoing massive loss of biodiversity. Yet, these… Trends in Ecology & Evolution vol. 40, n° 8, p. 731-735 Accession Number: 40683792 ISBN: 0169-5347 Publisher: Elsevier Type: 10.1016/j.tree.2025.06.004
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0169-5347
https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2025.06.004
Zinger Lucie, Benoiston Anne-Sophie, Cuenot Yves, Leroy Céline, Louisanna Eliane, Moreau Lucie, Petitclerc Frédéric, Piatscheck Finn, Orivel Jérôme, Richard-Hansen Cécile, Hansen-Chaffard Lou, Suescun Uxue, Troispoux Valérie, Boyer Frédéric, Chave Jérôme et al., August 2025 — Elusive tropical forest canopy diversity revealed through environmental DNA contained in rainwater. Exploring the biodiversity hidden in tropical rainforests canopies represents a major frontier in biodiversity research yet… Science Advances vol. 11, n° 33, eadx4909 Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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2375-2548
https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adx4909
Ah-Peng Claudine, Ricou-Dreneuc Saioa, Becker Scarpitta Antoine, Aussenac Raphaël, Pouteau Robin, Rougerie Rodolphe, Sire Lucas, Staménoff Pierre, David Magali, Benoit Yoan, Magand Olivier, Benard Bhavani, Strasberg Dominique, Michon Laurent & Flores Olivier, June 2025 — Integrated monitoring in the tropical lowland forest of Mare Longue, Réunion Island. Tropical volcanic islands are biodiversity hotspots where the Critical Zone still remains poorly studied. In such steep… ARPHA Conference Abstracts vol. 8, , p. 1-3 ISBN: 2603-3925 Type: 10.3897/aca.8.e156720
https://hal.inrae.fr/hal-05127085
Lacoeuilhe Aurélie, Denys Gaël P. J., Dupont Pascal, Archambeau Anne-Sophie, Bed’hom Bertrand, Bouix Thomas, Brisset Julien, Cammas Maxime, Dettaï Agnès, Dusoulier François, Gachon Claire, Gargominy Olivier, Gaudeul Myriam, Haÿ Vincent, Hérard Katia et al., February 2025 — Référentiel des séquences génétiques des espèces de France : note pour la mise en place d’un nouvel outil national. The repository, which is the subject of this document, is a new national tool providing genetic sequences to:- Improve and… , , 25 pages + annexes
https://hal.science/hal-04931482
Leponce Maurice, Basset Yves, Aristizábal-Botero Ángela, Baïben Noui, Barbut Jérôme, Buyck Bart, Butterill Philip, Calders Kim, Cárdenas Glenda, Carrias Jean-François, Catchpole Damien, D’hont Barbara, Delabie Jacques, Drescher Jochen, Ertz Damien et al., 2024 — Unveiling the above-ground eukaryotic diversity supported by individual large old trees: the “Life on Trees” integrative protocol. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change vol. 7, , p. 1425492
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2624-893X
https://dx.doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2024.1425492
Rougerie Rodolphe, Cruaud Astrid, Arnal Pierre, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Condamine Fabien L., Decaëns Thibaud, Elias Marianne, Gey Delphine, Hebert Paul D. N., Kitching Ian, Lavergne Sebastien, Lopez-Vaamonde Carlos, Murienne Jérôme, Cuenot Yves, Nidelet Sabine et al., September 2023 — « The evolutionary history of capital-breeding moths through the lens of wild silkmoths (Saturniidae) phylogenomics » in 23rd International Conference of the European Society for Lepidopterology & 11th Forum Herbulot.. Wild silkmoths (Saturniidae) are large capital-breeding insects with non-feeding adults that have short lifespan entirely… , ,
https://hal.inrae.fr/hal-04236301
Mollet Bernard & Rougerie Rodolphe, March 2023 — New findings in the genus Chrysartona with descripiton of a new species from Thailand (Lepidoptera Zygaenidae Procridinae Artonini). The male of Chrysartona (Chrystarmanna) antenor Mollet, 2018, from Vietnam and the species Chrysartona (Chrystarmanna)… Antenor vol. 9, n° 3, p. 105-110 ISBN: 1594-3526 Publisher: Imprimitur
https://hal.science/hal-04027004
González Camila, Ballesteros-Mejia Liliana, Díaz-Díaz Juana, Toro-Vargas Diana, Amarillo-Suarez Angela, Gey Delphine, Arias Mónica, León Cielo, Tovar Eduardo, Arias Mónica, Rivera Nazario, Buitrago Luz, Pinto-Moraes Roberto, Sano Martins Ida, Decaëns Thibaud et al., 2023 — Deadly and venomous Lonomia caterpillars are more than the two usual suspects. Caterpillars of the Neotropical genus Lonomia (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) are responsible for some fatal envenomation of humans… PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases vol. 17, n° 2, e0011063 Number: e0011063 tex.orcid-numbers: Leon Ramos, Cielo Maritza/0000-0002-6991-5773 Toro Vargas, Diana Marcela/0000-0003-2175-6248 Gonzalez, Camila/0000-0001-8089-4056 tex.unique-id: WOS:000941930500001
ISSN
1935-2735
https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011063
Toro-Vargas Diana M, González Camila, Rougerie Rodolphe & Amarillo-Suárez Angela R, 2023 — Characterization of morphological and biological aspects of venomous caterpillars of the genus Lonomia Walker (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) in Colombia. The genus Lonomia Walker, 1855 (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) is of particular interest to the medical community, since the scoli… PLoS ONE vol. 18, n° 5, e0285010 Number: e0285010 tex.orcid-numbers: Toro Vargas, Diana Marcela/0000-0003-2175-6248 Rougerie, Rodolphe/0000-0003-0937-2815 tex.unique-id: WOS:001024659200001
ISSN
1932-6203
https://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0285010