Tropical cyclones impact the dispersal of a globally invasive moth pest

Communications Earth & Environment 2026 Open access

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Authors: Eduardo Soares Calixto, Silvana V. Paula‐Moraes
DOI: 10.1038/s43247-026-03328-y
Cited by: 2
References: 72

Abstract

Tropical cyclones markedly increase fall moth abundance across the Gulf of America, driving a 54% rise in migratory moths, based on long-term trapping data, climatic records, and hydrogen isotope analysis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Insect behavior and control techniques Botany and Geology in Latin America and Caribbean Insects and Parasite Interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Communications Earth & Environment
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
7
Issue
1
Publication date
25 February 2026
Language
EN