New research shows that by simply counting the diversity of flowers, we can estimate how rich a grassland is in species of ...

The dynamics of nutrient acquisition and circulation within grassland insect herbivore communities are governed by a complex interplay of plant chemistry, abiotic factors and behavioural adaptations.

A number of insects, like Baltimore Checkerspot butterflies, rely on fields for flowers and food. In early spring, grass is one of the first things to turn green and bring back that feeling of new ...

What's in a grassland? There are all sorts of wildflowers, many insects, animals like prairie dogs, bison and antelope — and beneath the surface, there's a lot of carbon. According to some estimates, ...

Insects also have a strong influence on grasslands, but we rarely give them much thought. Most grasses are wind-pollinated, but insects are the primary pollinators of most broad-leaved plants.

Editor’s Note: This story was identified by Patricia Zurita, who is guest editor for Call to Earth’s “Nature’s Highways” theme. Imagine traveling vast distances through a barren wilderness without ...

Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. A new finding underscores the importance of ...

Nik Shelton, of the Wildlife Trust BCN, writes about the types of grassland and what can be found on them.

Natural landscapes are continually transformed to make room for agricultural and urban developments – often at the expense of important habitats and species. That’s why, to avoid unnecessary species ...

The largest survey of pollinator abundance in Wales has found that woodland and hedgerow creation can play a crucial role in action to reverse declines in insects that are essential for crop yield and ...