Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his)

Ecologist working on biodiversity-related questions | Insects, climate change, ecosystems | Editor in Chief @ESAMonographs |

@bugecology.bsky.social

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

EDITORS WANTED AT ECOLOGICAL MONOGRAPHS

-QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGY
-THEORETICAL ECOLOGY
-ECOSYSTEM ECOLOGY
-EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
-MARINE ECOLOGY
-PLANT ECOLOGY

EDITORS FOR OTHER DISCIPLINES NEEDED TOO

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

The Ecological Monographs editorial board is growing! We're now accepting applications from ecologists interested in serving as subject-matter editors🙋

Visit our website for more information:
https://t.co/Aj1E8wfngA

And fill out this form to apply: https://t.co/TB4hOE4qj4

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

On mutualism, niches, species distributions, and clownfishes...now #OpenAccess in the journal 👇

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

May cover reveal! Meet the wasp spider—bold stripes and a big climate story. New research shows its rapid northward spread is fueled by genetic change + plasticity, helping offspring thrive in colder temps

Browse the May issue: https://t.co/78cV0MBBxG

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

OPEN CALL FOR EDITORS @ESAMonographs !!!

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

PLEASE RTW

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

The Ecological Monographs editorial board is growing! We're now accepting applications from ecologists interested in serving as subject-matter editors🙋

Visit our website for more information:
https://t.co/Aj1E8wfngA

And fill out this form to apply: https://t.co/TB4hOE4qj4

[Federico Riva (@rivaecology.bsky.social) @rivaecology]

We’re missing a global indicator to track insects. By analyzing thousands of butterfly populations, we highlight both promising signals and key challenges—showing why these taxa are strong candidates for building a Global Index to support conservation. https://t.co/fbXCIiOUff

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

Our February cover gets right to the root! This larch root and its fuzzy fungal partner were photographed as part of a study showing how roots & fungal allies shift their foraging strategies as forests age

Find the whole issue: https://t.co/LeVC05ugiw

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

Fewer citations for ecologists and ecology journals since the pandemic?

https://t.co/n7LTahyZjT

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

🐜Funded PhD position in Community Ecology and Biogeography, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

🔬Research topics
Ecological and evolutionary determinants of range limits
Assembly of ecological networks
Role of soil arthropods in carbon storage

https://t.co/yDcJS8FAD6

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

Check out recent media coverage for this paper in the ESA research newsletter: https://t.co/4EwLCK0G4T

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

🆕 & #OpenAccess in the journal: Roots and fungi team up differently as forests age, resulting in movement along a nutrient acquisition continuum over time

📄Root-mycorrhizal foraging strategies shift with forest age more than with nitrogen manipulation
https://t.co/vCxEIVN9AX

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

🆕 & #OpenAccess in the journal: Coexistence in the Serengeti isn’t simple: body size, dental traits, and water needs together shape how herbivores divide space and food

📄Multidimensional resource partitioning by Serengeti herbivores
https://t.co/p3gv7O6cwL

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

Our research group has an open PhD position! Please share widely!

Possible topics include:

Determinants of range limits

Assembly of ecological networks (eg,
plant-pollinator)

The role of soil arthropods (eg, ants) in carbon storage

Details:
https://t.co/X7CAM31qb6

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

🆕 & #OpenAccess in the journal: Roots and fungi team up differently as forests age, resulting in movement along a nutrient acquisition continuum over time

📄Root-mycorrhizal foraging strategies shift with forest age more than with nitrogen manipulation
https://t.co/vCxEIVN9AX

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

🆕 in the journal: Static models miss the mark—adding nonlinear, density-based facilitation helps predict coexistence, persistence, and realistic community dynamics

📄Neighbor density-dependent facilitation promotes coexistence and internal oscillation
https://t.co/LCiLdGF6xl

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

What to with you analysis of ecological data when you are missing some data points?

Check out this @ESAMonographs paper summarizing approaches and providing guidelines!

https://t.co/4ybYNSHSyn

[Ecological Monographs @ESAMonographs]

🆕 & #OpenAccess in the journal: thousands of root & soil samples show Arctic plants & fungi aren't picky—they partner with whoever's there

📄Opportunistic partner choice among arctic plants and root-associated fungi is driven by environmental conditions
https://t.co/timsemqnBu

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

Ebolaviruses Emerged as Human Pathogens Amidst Land Use Change

Check out the video here: https://t.co/C3b5LpAkhT

Paper here: https://t.co/iEcsRaCZQ6

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

New paper alert @ESAMonographs !!!

Bridging the gap between individual specialization and species persistence in mutualistic communities

https://t.co/ScgpPeIC6X

[Global Change Biology @GlobalChangeBio]

We mourn the passing of our Editor-in-Chief Steve Long.

His vision to establish one of the first journals dedicated to Global Change over 30 years ago was truly ahead of its time. Through GCB, researchers have demonstrated that biology & ecosystems are not simply victims of..

[Jean-Philippe Lessard (he/him/his) @bugEcology]

Nutrients from sewage waste, agricultural runoff, rock weathering and other terrestrial sources make their way to the ocean not only in rivers, but also via groundwater!

@ESAMonographs

https://t.co/tgU0cXlkeX

[Ecological Society @ESA_org]

Check out recent research from our journals with our new media tip sheet! Including:
🪸How nutrients from land shape life in the sea
🪻Biocontrol of a widespread wetland weed
🦌Whether wildlife take a hike when humans are around
...and more!

Read it here: https://t.co/SFB2CUlgS0

[Entomological Society of America @EntsocAmerica]

A 12-year effort by entomologists in Iowa solves some mysteries about an elusive planthopper, Fitchiella robertsonii, including its key host plants and environments, marking a leap forward for prospective conservation of the species. https://t.co/W4r5XMscfb