Leaf herbivory by insects during summer reduces overwinter browsing by moose

Effect of insecticide treatment during the growing season on subsequent stem production by, and overwinter browsing on, sandbar willow. From Allman, et al. (2018).

The article appeared in BMC Ecology on September 27 and showed interactoins among the willow leaf blotch miner, , sandbar willow, and moose.

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-018-0192-x

Infestation with the nasopulmonary mite Halarachne halichoeri in threatened southern sea otters (Enhydra lutris nereis)

Scanning electron microscopy of adult Halarachne halichoeri from Pesapane et al. (2018).

This article appeared in International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife on September 29 and pertains to Alaskan populations of Halarachne halichoeri, sea otters, seals, and even humans.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2018.09.009