INTEGRADIV Biodiversa +
@integradiv.bsky.social
BIODIVERSA Project aiming at quantify the ongoing biodiversity changes in Mediterranean forests 🐦🦋🌳 and provide useful guidelines to stakeholders 🎯
🌍 FR-DK-ES-GR-IT-NL
https://www.integradiv-biodiversa.org/
🌍 FR-DK-ES-GR-IT-NL
https://www.integradiv-biodiversa.org/
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Pearly Heath (𝘊𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢). It is found in forest edges, clearings, and grassy slopes throughout much of Europe.
The species name “arcania” is derived from the Latin arcanus, meaning secret or mysterious, maybe because of its flight and shy nature.
The species name “arcania” is derived from the Latin arcanus, meaning secret or mysterious, maybe because of its flight and shy nature.
November 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Pearly Heath (𝘊𝘰𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢 𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘢). It is found in forest edges, clearings, and grassy slopes throughout much of Europe.
The species name “arcania” is derived from the Latin arcanus, meaning secret or mysterious, maybe because of its flight and shy nature.
The species name “arcania” is derived from the Latin arcanus, meaning secret or mysterious, maybe because of its flight and shy nature.
Today #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘗𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢! Although it is only found in the South Western Alps, its conservation status and ecology are not well known. To fill this gap, it is one of the species for which INTEGRADIV collected new samples, including some cool chemical analysis!
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Today #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘗𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢! Although it is only found in the South Western Alps, its conservation status and ecology are not well known. To fill this gap, it is one of the species for which INTEGRADIV collected new samples, including some cool chemical analysis!
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴, the European roe deer 🦌
Found across much of Europe, this species is well-adapted to diverse habitats, but because it lives in small home ranges and depends on vegetation for cover and forage, habitat alteration can affect them strongly
Found across much of Europe, this species is well-adapted to diverse habitats, but because it lives in small home ranges and depends on vegetation for cover and forage, habitat alteration can affect them strongly
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘊𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘴, the European roe deer 🦌
Found across much of Europe, this species is well-adapted to diverse habitats, but because it lives in small home ranges and depends on vegetation for cover and forage, habitat alteration can affect them strongly
Found across much of Europe, this species is well-adapted to diverse habitats, but because it lives in small home ranges and depends on vegetation for cover and forage, habitat alteration can affect them strongly
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢, the Italian wall lizard 🦎
Found in Italy and the surrounding area. This species is highly variable, with up to 52 different subspecies. It is also present in islands, where individuals are smaller and have less sexually dimorphic body sizes
Found in Italy and the surrounding area. This species is highly variable, with up to 52 different subspecies. It is also present in islands, where individuals are smaller and have less sexually dimorphic body sizes
October 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢, the Italian wall lizard 🦎
Found in Italy and the surrounding area. This species is highly variable, with up to 52 different subspecies. It is also present in islands, where individuals are smaller and have less sexually dimorphic body sizes
Found in Italy and the surrounding area. This species is highly variable, with up to 52 different subspecies. It is also present in islands, where individuals are smaller and have less sexually dimorphic body sizes
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 (“red squirrel”) 🐿️
In certain regions, red squirrels are threatened by the introduction of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, which competes for food and may carry diseases (such as squirrelpox) that the native red squirrels are vulnerable to.
In certain regions, red squirrels are threatened by the introduction of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, which competes for food and may carry diseases (such as squirrelpox) that the native red squirrels are vulnerable to.
October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘨𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴 (“red squirrel”) 🐿️
In certain regions, red squirrels are threatened by the introduction of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, which competes for food and may carry diseases (such as squirrelpox) that the native red squirrels are vulnerable to.
In certain regions, red squirrels are threatened by the introduction of 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘶𝘳𝘶𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘴, which competes for food and may carry diseases (such as squirrelpox) that the native red squirrels are vulnerable to.
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet the endangered species 𝘊𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴! This species is one of the few legumes growing as a tree in the Mediterranean. The only place in the world where it is found is the Stromboli volcano where it forms forests in the middle of the sea!!
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet the endangered species 𝘊𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘦𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴! This species is one of the few legumes growing as a tree in the Mediterranean. The only place in the world where it is found is the Stromboli volcano where it forms forests in the middle of the sea!!
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa)! It inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes & open woods, is localized & sensitive to habitat loss 🎯
“Larissa” may refer to a Greek nymph: fitting for a butterfly gracing sunlit hillsides with elegance 🦋
“Larissa” may refer to a Greek nymph: fitting for a butterfly gracing sunlit hillsides with elegance 🦋
October 8, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Balkan Marbled White (Melanargia larissa)! It inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes & open woods, is localized & sensitive to habitat loss 🎯
“Larissa” may refer to a Greek nymph: fitting for a butterfly gracing sunlit hillsides with elegance 🦋
“Larissa” may refer to a Greek nymph: fitting for a butterfly gracing sunlit hillsides with elegance 🦋
The #WeeklyIntegradivSp list continues with one of the largest woodpecker species in the world, the black woodpecker (𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘴). These birds love to make their presence felt, as they are very noisy, and their drumming sound can be heard from up to 4 kilometers away!
October 1, 2025 at 7:42 AM
The #WeeklyIntegradivSp list continues with one of the largest woodpecker species in the world, the black woodpecker (𝘋𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘴). These birds love to make their presence felt, as they are very noisy, and their drumming sound can be heard from up to 4 kilometers away!
Finally, also during #BES2025 @cmlmagneville.bsky.social (@au.dk) will talk about #ProtectedAreas and will answer the question: "Are protected areas safeguarding taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity under future change in Mediterranean forests?" 📅🔼
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Finally, also during #BES2025 @cmlmagneville.bsky.social (@au.dk) will talk about #ProtectedAreas and will answer the question: "Are protected areas safeguarding taxonomic, functional and phylogenetic diversity under future change in Mediterranean forests?" 📅🔼
Also, @manucartereau.bsky.social (@univ-amu.fr) will give a talk at #BES2025 about how "Protected areas fail at covering multidimensional biodiversity hotspots in Euro-Mediterranean woodlands"♨️🌳🦤🐊🦣🦋
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Also, @manucartereau.bsky.social (@univ-amu.fr) will give a talk at #BES2025 about how "Protected areas fail at covering multidimensional biodiversity hotspots in Euro-Mediterranean woodlands"♨️🌳🦤🐊🦣🦋
First, at the #BES2025 conference @elywok.bsky.social (@ua.es) will give a oral presentation about "Identifying key tree species driving functional diversity in Mediterranean woodlands"🌳🌴🌳🌳
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
First, at the #BES2025 conference @elywok.bsky.social (@ua.es) will give a oral presentation about "Identifying key tree species driving functional diversity in Mediterranean woodlands"🌳🌴🌳🌳
We have NEWS😱!
Various members of @integradiv.bsky.social will participate in @britishecologicalsociety.org BES2025 and @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS2026. Want to know who and what we are presenting?
Here you have all the information👇
Various members of @integradiv.bsky.social will participate in @britishecologicalsociety.org BES2025 and @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS2026. Want to know who and what we are presenting?
Here you have all the information👇
September 26, 2025 at 8:09 AM
We have NEWS😱!
Various members of @integradiv.bsky.social will participate in @britishecologicalsociety.org BES2025 and @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS2026. Want to know who and what we are presenting?
Here you have all the information👇
Various members of @integradiv.bsky.social will participate in @britishecologicalsociety.org BES2025 and @biogeography.bsky.social TIBS2026. Want to know who and what we are presenting?
Here you have all the information👇
Today in #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴! The downy oak has the particularity to emit huge amounts of isoprene, a volatile organic compound influencing the chemical compoistion of the atmosphere, in turn impacting air quality and regional climate!
September 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Today in #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴! The downy oak has the particularity to emit huge amounts of isoprene, a volatile organic compound influencing the chemical compoistion of the atmosphere, in turn impacting air quality and regional climate!
Took a wonderful, sunny walk at Cerro de Hierro, located within the Sierra Morena Natural Park and surrounded by a well-preserved Mediterranean forest. What a great way to end such an intense conference! #ConserBio2025
September 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Took a wonderful, sunny walk at Cerro de Hierro, located within the Sierra Morena Natural Park and surrounded by a well-preserved Mediterranean forest. What a great way to end such an intense conference! #ConserBio2025
At #ConserBio2025, @hernandezaguero.com presented some preliminary results of the prioritisation of Mediterranean forests, taking into account the stakeholders preferences and biodiversity facets.
He also posed an open question to the audience regarding the next steps in conservation.
He also posed an open question to the audience regarding the next steps in conservation.
September 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
At #ConserBio2025, @hernandezaguero.com presented some preliminary results of the prioritisation of Mediterranean forests, taking into account the stakeholders preferences and biodiversity facets.
He also posed an open question to the audience regarding the next steps in conservation.
He also posed an open question to the audience regarding the next steps in conservation.
During the #ConserBio2025, Elysa Silva (@elywok.bsky.social) explained how she identified key species for functional diversity in Euro-Mediterranean forest tree assemblages.
It's surprising how some species greatly contribute to the total evenness of the community!
It's surprising how some species greatly contribute to the total evenness of the community!
September 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
During the #ConserBio2025, Elysa Silva (@elywok.bsky.social) explained how she identified key species for functional diversity in Euro-Mediterranean forest tree assemblages.
It's surprising how some species greatly contribute to the total evenness of the community!
It's surprising how some species greatly contribute to the total evenness of the community!
Integradiv is present at the VII #ConserBio conference in Seville.
By participating in the association fair, we can disseminate our results and receive feedback from key stakeholders in Mediterranean conservation.
We will be waiting for your questions at @hernandezaguero.com & @elywok.bsky.social
By participating in the association fair, we can disseminate our results and receive feedback from key stakeholders in Mediterranean conservation.
We will be waiting for your questions at @hernandezaguero.com & @elywok.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Integradiv is present at the VII #ConserBio conference in Seville.
By participating in the association fair, we can disseminate our results and receive feedback from key stakeholders in Mediterranean conservation.
We will be waiting for your questions at @hernandezaguero.com & @elywok.bsky.social
By participating in the association fair, we can disseminate our results and receive feedback from key stakeholders in Mediterranean conservation.
We will be waiting for your questions at @hernandezaguero.com & @elywok.bsky.social
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi), easily recognized by its vivid green underwings.
Its green color is not due to pigment but to tiny wing structures that scatter light - a rare example of structural green in nature!
Its green color is not due to pigment but to tiny wing structures that scatter light - a rare example of structural green in nature!
September 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp we meet the Green Hairstreak (Callophrys rubi), easily recognized by its vivid green underwings.
Its green color is not due to pigment but to tiny wing structures that scatter light - a rare example of structural green in nature!
Its green color is not due to pigment but to tiny wing structures that scatter light - a rare example of structural green in nature!
News!
Members of @ua.es and @vuamsterdam.bsky.social will be presenting some results at the #ConserBio conference in Seville, Spain next week.
We will also participate in the association fair, alongside other stakeholders including local NGOs, to explain the project.
www.congresoconserbio.com
Members of @ua.es and @vuamsterdam.bsky.social will be presenting some results at the #ConserBio conference in Seville, Spain next week.
We will also participate in the association fair, alongside other stakeholders including local NGOs, to explain the project.
www.congresoconserbio.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
News!
Members of @ua.es and @vuamsterdam.bsky.social will be presenting some results at the #ConserBio conference in Seville, Spain next week.
We will also participate in the association fair, alongside other stakeholders including local NGOs, to explain the project.
www.congresoconserbio.com
Members of @ua.es and @vuamsterdam.bsky.social will be presenting some results at the #ConserBio conference in Seville, Spain next week.
We will also participate in the association fair, alongside other stakeholders including local NGOs, to explain the project.
www.congresoconserbio.com
This week’s #WeeklyIntegradivSp spotlight is on the Western Green Lizard (𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘢)!
Found inside our study area in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Slovenia!
Males bite & guard females after mating — nature’s way of boosting their paternity odds. striking species with a striking behavior.
Found inside our study area in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Slovenia!
Males bite & guard females after mating — nature’s way of boosting their paternity odds. striking species with a striking behavior.
July 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This week’s #WeeklyIntegradivSp spotlight is on the Western Green Lizard (𝘓𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘢)!
Found inside our study area in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Slovenia!
Males bite & guard females after mating — nature’s way of boosting their paternity odds. striking species with a striking behavior.
Found inside our study area in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia & Slovenia!
Males bite & guard females after mating — nature’s way of boosting their paternity odds. striking species with a striking behavior.
In September, we will be presenting two talks at the VII ConserBio conference in Seville! The conference will take place at @pablodeolavide.upo.es from 18 to 21 September 2025.
June 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
In September, we will be presenting two talks at the VII ConserBio conference in Seville! The conference will take place at @pablodeolavide.upo.es from 18 to 21 September 2025.
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 ! 🦋
This large, graceful butterfly can be found across Europe, especially in sunny woodlands and forest edges. Its name, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢, links it to Paphos (Cyprus), birthplace of Aphrodite — a fitting namesake for such a beautiful species.
This large, graceful butterfly can be found across Europe, especially in sunny woodlands and forest edges. Its name, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢, links it to Paphos (Cyprus), birthplace of Aphrodite — a fitting namesake for such a beautiful species.
June 25, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘈𝘳𝘨𝘺𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 ! 🦋
This large, graceful butterfly can be found across Europe, especially in sunny woodlands and forest edges. Its name, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢, links it to Paphos (Cyprus), birthplace of Aphrodite — a fitting namesake for such a beautiful species.
This large, graceful butterfly can be found across Europe, especially in sunny woodlands and forest edges. Its name, 𝘱𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢, links it to Paphos (Cyprus), birthplace of Aphrodite — a fitting namesake for such a beautiful species.
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳!
You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?
You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?
June 18, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Today for #WeeklyIntegradivSp let's meet 𝘕𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳!
You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?
You probably already know the oleander from your backyard as it is very commonly cultivated as an ornamental species all around the world. But did you know that the Mediterranean Basin hosts wild and indigenous populations of this species?
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, meet the Spanish red deer (𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴) 🦌
This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.
This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.
June 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, meet the Spanish red deer (𝘊𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴) 🦌
This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.
This subspecies is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula, and was nearly extirpated from Portugal — but thanks to conservation efforts like the reintroductions in Serra da Lousã, it’s made a remarkable comeback.
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, is the Middle spotted woodpecker! Medium sized woodpecker that prefers deciduous forests, mainly oak & beech trees 🌳
The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!
The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!
June 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Today on #WeeklyIntegradivSp, is the Middle spotted woodpecker! Medium sized woodpecker that prefers deciduous forests, mainly oak & beech trees 🌳
The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!
The protection of oak & beech forests is thus crucial for the survival of this species, so let’s all try our best to help these birds thrive!