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Daniela Rößler @roesslerdaniela.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Next time you see a garden spider hanging a bit droopy in its web, it might be asleep. #staycurious @asab.org @unibonn.bsky.social @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social Read "Increased response latency in Araneus diadematus (Araneidae) during putative sleep in the wild" here: tinyurl.com/uznvv58y 🧵5/5

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Increased response latency in Araneus diadematus (Araneidae) during putative sleep in the wild

Sleep is a seemingly universal behaviour across the animal kingdom, yet for the majority of species, experimental evidence of sleep is still lacking. …

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Daniela Rößler @roesslerdaniela.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Why this matters: A. diadematus is a common, accessible, #nonmodel species. If a backyard orb‑weaver shows clear sleep‑like arousal patterns in the wild, we suddenly have a powerful system for studying how sleep evolved, outside the lab, in real ecological contexts. 🧵4/5

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Daniela Rößler @roesslerdaniela.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A subset didn’t respond at all until gently touched awake. Thus, we found a very strong behavioural marker of sleep: increased arousal threshold. 🧵3/5

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Daniela Rößler @roesslerdaniela.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We tested wild Araneus diadematus with an auditory stimulus: a 400 Hz sound triggering a stereotyped "leg raising" reaction. Active spiders reacted fast irrespective of night or day. Immobile spiders during the day? Also fast. Immobile spiders at night? Much slower! 🧵2/5

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Daniela Rößler @roesslerdaniela.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🚨New paper🚨 Garden #spiders are everywhere right now—big, beautiful ladies, still in the hub of their 🕸️ But they are not just waiting, at night they also 💤! We found behavioral signatures of sleep in the wild. Out in #AnimalBehaviour w/ @mherberstein.bsky.social tinyurl.com/uznvv58y 🧵1/5

Adult female garden spider (Araneus diadematus) sitting at the center of her orb web, with orange‑brown legs and a patterned abdomen. The web’s radial and spiral threads are sharply visible, catching the light. The background is blurred green foliage with soft circular highlights, making the spider and web stand out in clear focus.

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Ahana Aurora Fernandez @ahanaaurora.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

See you in Vienna for the next ECBB in 2027 🤗🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison @sophiadaoudi.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

DAY 4 - Final plenary of #ECBB2026 by @biobiiana.bsky.social 🐸 how anthropogenic stress impacts the morphology and behaviour of poison frogs! (I have a soft spot for these guys 💚😍) For those involved in parental care some individuals will climb high into the canopy to deposit tadpoles!! @asab.org

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ASAB @asab.org · 04/09/2026

Last day of #ECBB2026 and we’re talking poison dart frogs with a plenary by @biobiiana.bsky.social 🐸 It's not easy dealing with deadly chytrid fungus, mercury poisoning, and disturbed habitats… 😰 Our poor frog friends are having a time of it (thanks humans👎)

Bibiana in front of a slide with a blue and yellow frog on a tree reading “Living on the edge: poison frog beahviour, morphology and life history under anthropogenic stress” Bibiana Rojas Sept 1-4 2026 ECBB 2026 Rojas Lab vetmeduni

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Dr Jen Colbourne 🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈 @raccoonologist.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I had no idea this amazing research was going on at Vetmed Vienna. I really need to get out to the KLIVV! 😅

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Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison @sophiadaoudi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A fantastic & insightful plenary by @mherberstein.bsky.social on The evolution of deception: 🐜 mimicry in 🕷️ and the power of museum collections. Can you tell the difference? Try this game: jimmcl.github.io/EatUp/ Not to brag, but I got 19/21 😂 @asab.org #ECBB2026

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ASAB @asab.org · 03/09/2026

Plenary by @mherberstein.bsky.social at #ECBB2026 on ant mimicry in spiders. Some are really better mimics than others… jeez are you guys even trying? 🕷️ 🐜 What a great wake up after lunch! 👀

Mariella in front of a slide reading “The power of museum collections
Opening museum collections for ecological, evolutionary & behavioural research”

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European Conference on Behavioural Biology @ecbb2026.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#ECBB2026 Opening the afternoon sessions on Day 3 is @mherberstein.bsky.social with her talk titled The evolution of deception: ant mimicry in spiders and the power of museum collections.

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Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison @sophiadaoudi.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

💚 that @mherberstein.bsky.social began her plenary with some reflections on career pathways. Our perception is there's a clear path, but in reality we might only be able to see our next step and that's OK! Life is a 🎢 - be patient, persistent but also generous & inclusive! 🌈 @asab.org #ECBB2026

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Dr Sophia Daoudi-Simison @sophiadaoudi.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

🚨📣 PhD opportunities with @ccioannou.bsky.social starting September 2027!! Check it out: 🐠 ioannougroup.com #ECBB2026 @asab.org

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ASAB @asab.org · 02/09/2026

Our meetings secretary @viveknityananda.bsky.social is very happy that ASAB is a part of #ECBB2026 !

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European Conference on Behavioural Biology @ecbb2026.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

#ECBB2026 This afternoon we kick off with Chris Schell and his talk on societal legacies and urban animal behaviour.

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European Conference on Behavioural Biology @ecbb2026.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The ECBB2026 attendees are checking in and collecting their conference packs. Hands, paws, wings, and hooves up if you're ready for these next several days of amazing taks! #ecbb2026 #academicconference

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PLOS One @plosone.org · 01/09/2026

As #ECBB2026 (@ecbb2026.bsky.social) gets under way in Cambridge today, here is a selection of @plosone.org articles from plenary speakers @ahanaaurora.bsky.social, @mherberstein.bsky.social, Andrew Radford and Tim Caro: buff.ly/SikqMRC buff.ly/aqelTPT buff.ly/PTCn1K9 buff.ly/RNN5j2N

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Dr Hannah M. Rowland @hannahmrowland.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We just released a new open resource for studying evolution, ecology, colour, behaviour & biodiversity. OzButterflies 🦋 ✨ 4,000+ individuals 🌈 Visible + UV images 🧬 CO1 barcodes 📈 Spectral reflectance data 🏞️ 125 species doi.org/10.1093/data... @mherberstein.bsky.social @livuni-ives.bsky.social

examples of database images. (B) Disassembled RGB. (C) Disassembled UV. (D) Pinned dorsal RGB. (E) Pinned dorsal UV. (F) Pinned ventral RGB. (G) Pinned ventral UV.

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Bob Wong @bbmwong.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Congrats to @monashbiol.bsky.social @jackmanera.bsky.social for receiving a best oral presentation award at #ISBE2026. #BobWongLab

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

ISBE2026 Closing ceremony

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Meet the people behind those yellow t-shirts! 💛 With endless enthusiasm, dedication and countless hours of hard work our LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITEE made this extraordinary week possible!

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

ISBE2026 has come to an end! Over the past week we've shared exciting science, inspiring discussions, and started new collaborations. We hope all our delegates leave Turin energized by the unique atmosphere that only this city can offer, with fresh perspectives and lasting memories of ISBE2026.

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Free afternoon on wednesday! Delegates enjoying volley on the beach and frisbee tournaments

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Ready to welcome you today at 4:00 PM at Lingotto Congress Centre! 🚇 METRO LINGOTTO. Exit towards Lingotto Fiere / Congress Centre. ⬆️ Take the stairs up to Via Nizza 🚶 Walk straight, keeping the Lingotto building on your right. 👀 Look for our banner—you’ll spot the entrance! See you soon!

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

After a Sunday filled with smiles, laughter, and a warm welcome we're ready to kick off the scientific program today! Welcome to everyone joining us, and let's make it a fantastic start!

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Mariella Herberstein (she/her) 🌈 @mherberstein.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Having a great time @isbe2026.bsky.social thanks for organising such a great conference

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Bob Wong @bbmwong.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Hello Torino 🥰

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Bibiana Rojas @biobiiana.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

I just received over email the programme that @isbe2026.bsky.social has prepared for the children who will be using the daycare service during the conference! 🤩 BIG thanks to ISBE and the other scientific societies which have come this far to improve inclusivity at their scientific meetings 🙌🏽

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Sid The Science Kid and Friends Dancing

ALT: Sid The Science Kid and Friends Dancing

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ISBE2026 @isbe2026.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Conference participants: don’t forget to fill out the form for ISBE SOCIAL EVENTS Your input helps us organize the best possible social program during the conference week and plan activities that match your interests. ➡️Check your mailbox, you’ll find the link to the form in our latest email!

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Behavioral Ecology @behavecol.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The unusual food provisioning by males beyond mating in the spider Manogea porracea (Araneidae) #PreyOfferings #Spider doi.org/10.1093/behe...

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Mylène Dutour @dutourmylene.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Our @behavecol.bsky.social ol.bsky.social‬ article was Editor’s choice for this issue!! @gblackburn.bsky.social @mandyridley.bsky.social @camillasoravia.bsky.social

https://ol.bsky.social‬

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Behavioral Ecology @behavecol.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Fighter–pilot parents: relationships of nest defense with species, nest stage, and brood quality #NestDefense #birds #OffspringTraits doi.org/10.1093/behe...

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Behavioral Ecology @behavecol.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢 Check out the new issue of Behavioral Ecology: Volume 37, issue 3 (May/June 2026) ➡️ academic.oup.com/beheco/issue... #AnimalBehavior #Ecology #Behaviour

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LIB @leibnizlib.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Join us in shaping the future of ornithological collections and research! We're looking for a Curator of Ornithology in Hamburg to help advance collection-based biodiversity science, research infrastructure, and long-term knowledge on birds worldwide 🐦🌍

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Mariella Herberstein (she/her) 🌈 @mherberstein.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We are hiring a curator for the ornithology section at the @leibnizlib.bsky.social in Hamburg. Please apply or share: www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de/en/careers/j...

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Mariella Herberstein (she/her) 🌈 @mherberstein.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Spiders wriggling their butt - What more could you ask for???

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Even more! When we look at the brains of the spiders, we find that they also haven't invested very much in the parts that process visual information 🧠👀 (Yes, spider central nervous systems look a bit like rubber ducks lol 🦆)... (5/8)

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Typically, spiders that hunt with vision, like jumping spiders, have large eyes, that also vary a lot in size between different eyes of the same animal - probably adapted to different tasks. BUT! When we measure with microCT, the crab spiders don't! Their eyes are small and similar in size! (4/8)

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Nice! This expands the list of spiders for which we know that vision is used in hunting, like the charismatic jumping spiders e.g. below 👀 Though crab spiders likely don't use it for complicated visual predatory tasks, it's still very useful behavioural info! But here's where it gets weird...(3/8)

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

So, we conducted a simple behavioural experiment; placing crab spiders in arenas with flies and seeing how successful the spiders were at catching their prey - we used spiders with normal vision, and others we had painted over the eyes - they got worse at hunting when they couldn't see 🕷️🪰 (2/8)

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Out today in @royalsocietypublishing.org - we show that crab spiders (the ones you usually see ambushing pollinators on flowers 🕷️🌸) get worse at hunting if their eyes are covered!🫣 Sounds obvious? It's actually quite surprising, here's why... 👀 (1/8) royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article...

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Sam England @samjakeengland.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It was so lovely working on this with wonderful co-authors @lucillejmrose.bsky.social (her first paper! 🥳), @vanspidergirl.bsky.social 🧠, @mherberstein.bsky.social 🕷️, and @laurensr.bsky.social 👁️ @multipleye-lab.bsky.social @mfnberlin.bsky.social (7/8)

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Scott Fabricant MD PhD @safabric.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Excellent innovation this year. Made our own bingo cards for the party. Everybody had their own randomized version made from a larger pool of options. 16th year since @mherberstein.bsky.social introduced me to @eurovision.tv (as well as scones with clotted cream).

Paper with Eurovision Bingo 2026 and a 4x4 grid of Eurovision cliches, most with an X marking the square.

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Stu West @stuwest.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

An insect that produces a nasty secretion to defend the local group against predators. Our commentary on some brilliant fieldwork by @caritalindstedt.bsky.social & Raphael www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... @asgriffin.bsky.social

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An insect that cooperates like bacteria | PNAS

An insect that cooperates like bacteria

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