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List of works by Francesca Barbero

<p><strong>The decline of the charismatic <em>Parnassius mnemosyne</em> (L.) (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) in a Central Italy national park: a call for urgent actions</strong></p>

scientific article published in 2020

A Pilot Study on Bioactive Constituents and Analgesic Effects of MyrLiq®, a Commiphora myrrha Extract with a High Furanodiene Content

scientific article

A model for the evolution of parasite–host interactions based on the Maculinea–Myrmica system: Numerical simulations and multiple host behavior

Acoustic communication within ant societies and its mimicry by mutualistic and socially parasitic myrmecophiles

scientific article published in December 2017

Acoustical mimicry in a predatory social parasite of ants.

scientific article published in December 2009

Bioacoustic IoT Sensors as Next-Generation Tools for Monitoring: Counting Flying Insects through Buzz

scientific article published in 2023

Combining environmental niche models, multi‐grain analyses, and species traits identifies pervasive effects of land use on butterfly biodiversity across Italy

scientific article published in 2023

Contrasting genetic structure of rear edge and continuous range populations of a parasitic butterfly infected by Wolbachia

scientific article

Cuticular Lipids as a Cross-Talk among Ants, Plants and Butterflies.

scientific article

Dispersal and connectivity effects at different altitudes in the Euphydryas aurinia complex

Extracellular Self-DNA (esDNA), but Not Heterologous Plant or Insect DNA (etDNA), Induces Plasma Membrane Depolarization and Calcium Signaling in Lima Bean (Phaseolus lunatus) and Maize (Zea mays)

scientific article

Habitat preferences of Maculinea arion and its Myrmica host ants: implications for habitat management in Italian Alps

article

Host specificity pattern and chemical deception in a social parasite of ants

scientific article published in Scientific Reports

Interspecific relationships in co-occurring populations of social parasites and their host ants

Is microbiological control of the box tree moth feasible? Effectiveness and impact on non-target diurnal Lepidoptera

scientific article published in 2024

Lock-picks: fungal infection facilitates the intrusion of strangers into ant colonies.

scientific article

MyrmicaAnts and Their Butterfly Parasites with Special Focus on the Acoustic Communication

article by Francesca Barbero et al published 2012 in Psyche

Origanum vulgare terpenoids modulate Myrmica scabrinodis brain biogenic amines and ant behaviour

scientific article published in PLoS ONE

Plant defences against ants provide a pathway to social parasitism in butterflies

scientific article published in July 2015

Queen ants make distinctive sounds that are mimicked by a butterfly social parasite.

scientific article

Recent Advances in Plant–Insect Interactions

scientific article published in 2023

Singing the blues: from experimental biology to conservation application

scientific article published on May 2011

Southeast Asian clearwing moths buzz like their model bees

scientific article published on 07 July 2021

Spodoptera littoralis oral secretions inhibit the activity of Phaseolus lunatus plasma membrane H+-ATPase

scientific article published in PLoS ONE

The Box Tree Moth: An Invasive Species Severely Threatening Buxus Natural Formation in NW Italy

scientific article published in 2022

The Inquiline Ant <i>Myrmica karavajevi</i> Uses Both Chemical and Vibroacoustic Deception Mechanisms to Integrate into Its Host Colonies

scientific article published on 12 July 2021

The Microbiome of the Maculinea-Myrmica Host-Parasite Interaction.

scientific article published on 29 May 2019

The Pied Piper: A Parasitic Beetle's Melodies Modulate Ant Behaviours

scientific article

Variation in butterfly larval acoustics as a strategy to infiltrate and exploit host ant colony resources

scientific article