The Food Web Is Not Collapsing in the Luquillo Experimental Forest, Puerto Rico

Explore a 17-minute conference talk debunking claims of food web collapse in Puerto Rico's Luquillo Experimental Forest. Delve into long-term arthropod diversity studies, examining the impacts of disturbances like Hurricane Maria. Analyze sampling techniques, temperature records, and results concerning various species, including the Rican hummingbird, tropical specialists, and frogs. Gain insights from experts across multiple institutions as they present their findings at Entomology 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

Intro
Background
Declines in arthropod abundance
Longterm study site
arthropod diversity
insect diversity
disturbances
Hurricane Maria
Lab before Hurricane Maria
Issues with the study
Temperature records
Sampling technique
Results
Rican hummingbird
Tropical specialist
Frogs