Damien Gergonne
@damsgergonne.bsky.social
PhD. Post-doc researcher at Stellenbosch University 🇿🇦
#Evolutionarybiology, #Socialinsects, #Termites #Wasps 🧬
Singer/guitarist at Little Havana 🎸
#Evolutionarybiology, #Socialinsects, #Termites #Wasps 🧬
Singer/guitarist at Little Havana 🎸
Pinned
🌍 Why is the invasion of Vespula germanica in South Africa so slow compared to other regions?
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
🌍 Why is the invasion of Vespula germanica in South Africa so slow compared to other regions?
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
January 5, 2026 at 11:17 AM
🌍 Why is the invasion of Vespula germanica in South Africa so slow compared to other regions?
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
We shows that two introduced populations occupy different ecological niches, structuring genetic variation and limiting spread. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1111/mec....
#InvasionBiology #PopulationGenomics #Ecology
High-quality genome assembly of Microhodotermes viator: the Southern harvester termite and one of the most influential ecosystem engineers of South Africa’s arid biomes. Sequenced for the #1KSA project with @diplomics.bsky.social. 🧬
#Genomics #Biodiversity #Termites
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
#Genomics #Biodiversity #Termites
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
Microhodotermes viator
The Southern harvester termite is ecologically important in South African arid and semiarid ecosystems, particularly the Succulent Karoo and Nama Karoo biomes.
www.1ksa.org.za
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
High-quality genome assembly of Microhodotermes viator: the Southern harvester termite and one of the most influential ecosystem engineers of South Africa’s arid biomes. Sequenced for the #1KSA project with @diplomics.bsky.social. 🧬
#Genomics #Biodiversity #Termites
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
#Genomics #Biodiversity #Termites
www.1ksa.org.za/species-card...
2-year Postdoc at CL•I•M•E Lab (Stellenbosch, South Africa) on thermoregulation & climate adaptation. 🌿 R300k/year (tax-free). PhD + strong R/phylo/meta/Bayesian skills needed. 📊
Info: climelab.net/opportunities/
Info: climelab.net/opportunities/
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
2-year Postdoc at CL•I•M•E Lab (Stellenbosch, South Africa) on thermoregulation & climate adaptation. 🌿 R300k/year (tax-free). PhD + strong R/phylo/meta/Bayesian skills needed. 📊
Info: climelab.net/opportunities/
Info: climelab.net/opportunities/
I presented my poster at the #ESEB2025 !
📢 Call for entomologists🐝 We are looking for Vespula germanica from Europe to further our understanding of the invasion dynamics of the species. Please get in touch!
📢 Call for entomologists🐝 We are looking for Vespula germanica from Europe to further our understanding of the invasion dynamics of the species. Please get in touch!
August 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I presented my poster at the #ESEB2025 !
📢 Call for entomologists🐝 We are looking for Vespula germanica from Europe to further our understanding of the invasion dynamics of the species. Please get in touch!
📢 Call for entomologists🐝 We are looking for Vespula germanica from Europe to further our understanding of the invasion dynamics of the species. Please get in touch!
LITTLE HAVANA - Feel Like Driving (CLIP OFFICIEL)
YouTube video by Little Havana
youtu.be
July 19, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Great time at the #IUSSI french section talking about invasivness and social complexity! 🐜🐝🦟
Thanks for organizing this!
Thanks for organizing this!
@damsgergonne.bsky.social received the Young Researcher Prize from the French
-speaking section of the IUSSI and gave a talk about the invasion of Vespula germanica. Congratulations, Damien! 🥇
-speaking section of the IUSSI and gave a talk about the invasion of Vespula germanica. Congratulations, Damien! 🥇
June 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Great time at the #IUSSI french section talking about invasivness and social complexity! 🐜🐝🦟
Thanks for organizing this!
Thanks for organizing this!
🪩New article out!
It's been over 60 years since the last study of Macrotermes diversity in this country! We analyzed over 170 samples for this article, which I hope is the first in a series to understand their diversity. I'm happy! 🧬
#StellenboschUniversity #GobabebRSH #GoGreen
It's been over 60 years since the last study of Macrotermes diversity in this country! We analyzed over 170 samples for this article, which I hope is the first in a series to understand their diversity. I'm happy! 🧬
#StellenboschUniversity #GobabebRSH #GoGreen
New research article! 📰
@damsgergonne.bsky.social et al. studied cryptic Macrotermes diversity in Namibia using DNA revealing new genetic lineages and big taxonomic gaps. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#TermiteDiversity #ConservationGenetics #Ecology #AfricanTermites #Phylogenetics
@damsgergonne.bsky.social et al. studied cryptic Macrotermes diversity in Namibia using DNA revealing new genetic lineages and big taxonomic gaps. 🧬
🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s000...
#TermiteDiversity #ConservationGenetics #Ecology #AfricanTermites #Phylogenetics
June 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🪩New article out!
It's been over 60 years since the last study of Macrotermes diversity in this country! We analyzed over 170 samples for this article, which I hope is the first in a series to understand their diversity. I'm happy! 🧬
#StellenboschUniversity #GobabebRSH #GoGreen
It's been over 60 years since the last study of Macrotermes diversity in this country! We analyzed over 170 samples for this article, which I hope is the first in a series to understand their diversity. I'm happy! 🧬
#StellenboschUniversity #GobabebRSH #GoGreen
J’aurai l’immense honneur de présenter une conférence sur le rôle de la complexité sociale 🐝et de la structure génétique 🧬 dans le succès invasif de l’espèce Vespula germanica. 😀
#SocialComplexity #Invasiveness #PopulationsGenetics
#SocialComplexity #Invasiveness #PopulationsGenetics
Plus que quelques jours pour s'inscrire : iussi-sf-2025.sciencesconf.org
May 28, 2025 at 4:47 PM
J’aurai l’immense honneur de présenter une conférence sur le rôle de la complexité sociale 🐝et de la structure génétique 🧬 dans le succès invasif de l’espèce Vespula germanica. 😀
#SocialComplexity #Invasiveness #PopulationsGenetics
#SocialComplexity #Invasiveness #PopulationsGenetics
I am presenting a study on #Macrotermes #termites' cryptic diversity at #SSNM2025 😬
Today, 14h40. ⬇️ on live here 🔴🎦
www.youtube.com/live/rED-hHf...
Today, 14h40. ⬇️ on live here 🔴🎦
www.youtube.com/live/rED-hHf...
March 3, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I am presenting a study on #Macrotermes #termites' cryptic diversity at #SSNM2025 😬
Today, 14h40. ⬇️ on live here 🔴🎦
www.youtube.com/live/rED-hHf...
Today, 14h40. ⬇️ on live here 🔴🎦
www.youtube.com/live/rED-hHf...
🤩Excited to share my latest article, last one of my thesis, in an @entsocamerica.bsky.social journal!
We explored soil-feeding Embiratermes termites' evolution using genetic data and propose a biogeographic scenario. 🌎🧬
📄 doi.org/10.1093/isd/...
Thanks to all collaborators! #Phylogeography
We explored soil-feeding Embiratermes termites' evolution using genetic data and propose a biogeographic scenario. 🌎🧬
📄 doi.org/10.1093/isd/...
Thanks to all collaborators! #Phylogeography
Evolutionary history of soil-feeding Neotropical termites reveals recent divergences linked to geologic-climatic influences
Abstract. The Neotropics harbor a diverse array of flora and fauna shaped by a complex geological and climatic history. It includes marine invasions, pulse
doi.org
January 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🤩Excited to share my latest article, last one of my thesis, in an @entsocamerica.bsky.social journal!
We explored soil-feeding Embiratermes termites' evolution using genetic data and propose a biogeographic scenario. 🌎🧬
📄 doi.org/10.1093/isd/...
Thanks to all collaborators! #Phylogeography
We explored soil-feeding Embiratermes termites' evolution using genetic data and propose a biogeographic scenario. 🌎🧬
📄 doi.org/10.1093/isd/...
Thanks to all collaborators! #Phylogeography
🦋🦞🐜 Calling all #Entomologists and #Arthropod enthusiasts! 🌍Help us explore the scientific perspectives on #SocialComplexity in arthropods by participating in our survey. Your answers are very precious!
redcap.sun.ac.za/surveys/?s=A...
#Science #Sociality #InsectResearch #IUSSI
redcap.sun.ac.za/surveys/?s=A...
#Science #Sociality #InsectResearch #IUSSI
December 10, 2024 at 10:19 AM
🦋🦞🐜 Calling all #Entomologists and #Arthropod enthusiasts! 🌍Help us explore the scientific perspectives on #SocialComplexity in arthropods by participating in our survey. Your answers are very precious!
redcap.sun.ac.za/surveys/?s=A...
#Science #Sociality #InsectResearch #IUSSI
redcap.sun.ac.za/surveys/?s=A...
#Science #Sociality #InsectResearch #IUSSI
An account for the international journal Insectes Sociaux has been created.
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
Working on social arthropods? Please follow 🙏
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
Working on social arthropods? Please follow 🙏
December 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM
An account for the international journal Insectes Sociaux has been created.
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
Working on social arthropods? Please follow 🙏
@insectessociaux.bsky.social
Working on social arthropods? Please follow 🙏