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- 1Autumnal Rustic moth wins admirers with velvet grey markings●# MothOfTheDay is a neat little fella in velvet grey with bold black markings. It is found all over the UK but only in p
A moth enthusiast is highlighting the autumnal rustic (Eugnorisma glareosa) as moth of the day, describing it as a velvet grey insect with bold black markings. The species is found across the UK but only in scattered pockets, so it is classed as local, and its larvae feed on a wide range of plants.
- 2Plant roots sound the alarm when attacked underground●Alarm in der Wurzel Wurzeln sind im Boden gut verborgen, aber keineswegs vor Angriffen geschützt. Insektenlarven oder Ne
Researchers describe how plants defend their hidden roots against attackers such as insect larvae and nematodes, which can wound root tissue and continue moving through the root system. Because damage is not limited to the attack site, plants benefit from triggering defence responses beyond the wounded spot, spreading an alarm signal within the root so other parts are prepared for further assault.
- 3Wax Moth Larvae Yield First Map of Transcription Start Sites●Wax Moth Larvae Yield First Genome-Wide Map of Transcription Start Sites During Fungal Infection
Researchers have produced the first genome-wide map of transcription start sites in wax moth larvae infected with fungus. The greater wax moth is a common model for studying insect immune responses, and mapping where gene transcription begins during fungal infection offers a detailed view of how the insect's antifungal defences are switched on. The work is being reported in science media as a useful genomic resource for immunology and infection research.