Insect
View article: Common herbicide impairs fertility but not survival in bumblebees, Bombus impatiens
Common herbicide impairs fertility but not survival in bumblebees, Bombus impatiens Open
Insect declines have raised concerns over widespread agrochemical usage. Current environmental risk assessments (ERAs) focus on lethal effects, often neglecting fitness-relevant parameters. Here, we experimentally exposed male bumblebees (…
View article: Dynamic visual effects enhance flower conspicuousness but compromise color perception
Dynamic visual effects enhance flower conspicuousness but compromise color perception Open
Dynamic visual effects such as glossiness are taxonomically widespread and have evolved repeatedly across the tree of life. Their changeable nature poses a challenge for reliable signaling, because for signals to be reliable, they should b…
View article: Ultrastructural Analysis of Johnston’s Organ and Brain Organization in <em>Philaenus spumarius</em> (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae)
Ultrastructural Analysis of Johnston’s Organ and Brain Organization in <em>Philaenus spumarius</em> (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae) Open
Insects rely on a variety of sensory cues for orientation, with antennae playing a central role in receiving and transmitting information about the environment. Philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), a spittlebug and vector of the…
View article: Cuticular Pegs near Wing Bases in Aphids of the Subfamily Eriosomatinae Kirkaldy, 1905 s. str. (Insecta, Aphididae)
Cuticular Pegs near Wing Bases in Aphids of the Subfamily Eriosomatinae Kirkaldy, 1905 s. str. (Insecta, Aphididae) Open
Aphids have two general types of morphs: alate and apterous. While apterous morphs exploit existing local resources, the alate morphs disperse in search of proper host plant species for settlement and reproduction. Acquiring information on…
View article: Comprehensive review on sesame phyllody, genetic diversity, symptom expression, vectors and management strategies
Comprehensive review on sesame phyllody, genetic diversity, symptom expression, vectors and management strategies Open
Insect pests and diseases are the major biotic stresses to crop plants. Some are highly dreadful and cause yield loss even up to 100 %. Sesame crop face a serious problem worldwide due to the insect vector-transmitted phytoplasma disease c…
View article: A Novel Method of Insect Removal from the Auditory Canal
A Novel Method of Insect Removal from the Auditory Canal Open
View article: Predicting bacterial-mediated entomopathogenicity through comparative genomics and statistical modeling
Predicting bacterial-mediated entomopathogenicity through comparative genomics and statistical modeling Open
Bacterial genomes encode vast functional diversity and have both beneficial and detrimental effects on insect hosts. While genotype-to-phenotype relationships are known for specific insecticidal genes on individual insect hosts, whether th…
View article: Unveiling the developmental dynamics and functional role of Odorant Receptor Co-receptor (Orco) in Aedes albopictus: A novel mechanism for regulating odorant receptor expression
Unveiling the developmental dynamics and functional role of Odorant Receptor Co-receptor (Orco) in Aedes albopictus: A novel mechanism for regulating odorant receptor expression Open
As one of the most aggressive disease vectors, the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus relies heavily on its olfactory system to search for food in the larval stage, locate hosts after eclosion, and identify suitable oviposition sites af…
View article: Light and Electron Microscopic Investigations of the Morphology of the Salivary Glands, Digestive Tract and Malpighian Tubules of the Aquatic Bug, <scp> <i>Nepa cinerea</i> </scp> Linnaeus, 1758 (Hemiptera: Nepidae)
Light and Electron Microscopic Investigations of the Morphology of the Salivary Glands, Digestive Tract and Malpighian Tubules of the Aquatic Bug, <span> <i>Nepa cinerea</i> </span> Linnaeus, 1758 (Hemiptera: Nepidae) Open
The morphological characteristics of the internal systems in insects are considered important for understanding their biology. This research reports the morphological structures of the salivary glands, digestive tract, and Malpighian tubul…
View article: Production and shipment of wolbachia-infected eggs allows the control of aedes albopictus through the incompatible insect technique on a remote island
Production and shipment of wolbachia-infected eggs allows the control of aedes albopictus through the incompatible insect technique on a remote island Open
View article: Effects of Insect Cuticular Compounds on Appressorium Formation and Metabolic Activity in Beauveria bassiana
Effects of Insect Cuticular Compounds on Appressorium Formation and Metabolic Activity in Beauveria bassiana Open
The rate of appressoria formation following conidial germination in Beauveria bassiana is closely associated with its pathogenicity. This study investigated the effects of insect cuticular compounds on the formation and metabolism in B. ba…
View article: Tolerance induction by insect venom immunotherapy under B-cell depletion with an anti-CD20 antibody
Tolerance induction by insect venom immunotherapy under B-cell depletion with an anti-CD20 antibody Open
View article: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
The navigational mechanisms employed by nocturnal insect migrants remain to be elucidated in most species. Nocturnal insect migrants are often considered to use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation, yet the underlying mechanisms of…
View article: Bacteria from the gut microbiome enhance the adaptation of Euschistus heros and Piezodorus guildinii in soybean-producing regions in the Americas
Bacteria from the gut microbiome enhance the adaptation of Euschistus heros and Piezodorus guildinii in soybean-producing regions in the Americas Open
Background: Euschistus heros and Piezodorus guildinii are major soybean pests across the Americas. Gut-associated bacteria can influence insect nutrition, detoxification, and stress tolerance, potentially enhancing adaptation to new hosts …
View article: Interspecific foraging response to the thiacloprid treatment of co-existing top spider predators
Interspecific foraging response to the thiacloprid treatment of co-existing top spider predators Open
Neonicotinoids are nicotine-based synthetic insecticides used in agriculture to control plant pests. They are neurotoxic substances that attack the nervous system of insects and can cause paralysis or death. These selective insecticides sh…
View article: Synergistically Better than One: Co-Application of Grasshopper-Derived +ssRNA Virus and Imidacloprid Induces Acute Toxicity in Locusta migratoria
Synergistically Better than One: Co-Application of Grasshopper-Derived +ssRNA Virus and Imidacloprid Induces Acute Toxicity in Locusta migratoria Open
Entomopathogenic viruses offer an eco-friendly biological approach for pest control, but their relatively slow action often limits practical applications. Synergistic interactions between insect viruses and chemical pesticides can amplify …
View article: Integrated Management of Ambrosia beetle in Arecanut
Integrated Management of Ambrosia beetle in Arecanut Open
Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) is commonly known as betel nut palm and is an important commercial crop in most South Asian countries having economic, religious and medicinal importance. The yield potential of arecanut is greatly influenced by…
View article: Biological properties of saprophytic fungi species common in the Republic of Kazakhstan (using the Alternaria alternata isolate as an example)
Biological properties of saprophytic fungi species common in the Republic of Kazakhstan (using the Alternaria alternata isolate as an example) Open
In the last decade, many researchers have noted a significant increase in various pathologies in domestic and farm animals caused by saprophytic fungal species. Clinically, they manifest themselves as local lesions of the skin and coat, or…
View article: Reviewer #1 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Reviewer #1 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
View article: A major selective sweep likely linked to insecticide resistance identified along altitudinal gradients in the pine processionary moth
A major selective sweep likely linked to insecticide resistance identified along altitudinal gradients in the pine processionary moth Open
Understanding how natural populations adapt to complex environmental gradients is crucial for predicting evolutionary responses to global change. The pine processionary moth ( Thaumetopoea pityocampa ), a major forest pest expanding northw…
View article: Distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in some selected insect species in Osogbo local government area of Osun state, Nigeria
Distribution of entomopathogenic nematodes in some selected insect species in Osogbo local government area of Osun state, Nigeria Open
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are leading biological control agents used to combat many insect pests. This study investigated the distribution of EPNs in Zonocerus variegatus (Variegated grasshopper), Mantis religiosa (Preying mantis),…
View article: Effects of CP4-EPSPS-Containing Brassica juncea Hybrids on the Gut and Fecal Microbiota of the Terrestrial Decomposer Armadillidium vulgare
Effects of CP4-EPSPS-Containing Brassica juncea Hybrids on the Gut and Fecal Microbiota of the Terrestrial Decomposer Armadillidium vulgare Open
The unintended spread of genetically modified (GM) crops and introgression into wild relatives raises concerns about ecological impacts. In South Korea, CP4-EPSPS-containing Brassica juncea hybrids (GM-hybrid B. juncea) have been detected …
View article: Forged in Iron: Molecular Insights into Iron Tolerance in Hermetia illucens
Forged in Iron: Molecular Insights into Iron Tolerance in Hermetia illucens Open
Black soldier fly (BSF) larvae are increasingly valued as a sustainable source of proteins and essential minerals in animal feed and potentially food, yet their physiological response to substrate iron fortification is poorly defined. Here…
View article: Reviewer #2 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Reviewer #2 (Public review): Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
View article: Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect
Geomagnetic and visual cues guide seasonal migratory orientation in the nocturnal fall armyworm, the world’s most invasive insect Open
The navigational mechanisms employed by nocturnal insect migrants remain to be elucidated in most species. Nocturnal insect migrants are often considered to use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation, yet the underlying mechanisms of…
View article: Integrated Management of Ambrosia beetle in Arecanut
Integrated Management of Ambrosia beetle in Arecanut Open
Arecanut (Areca catechu L.) is commonly known as betel nut palm and is an important commercial crop in most South Asian countries having economic, religious and medicinal importance. The yield potential of arecanut …
View article: The role of habitat simplification and seasonality in shaping interactions between ants, plants and herbivores in a neotropical savanna
The role of habitat simplification and seasonality in shaping interactions between ants, plants and herbivores in a neotropical savanna Open
Protective interactions between ants and plants bearing extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) are highly conditional, and changes in abiotic conditions, including environmental seasonality, are known to influence their outcomes by changing plant ph…
View article: Genomic signature of repeated transitions to diurnality in spiders
Genomic signature of repeated transitions to diurnality in spiders Open
Repeated transitions to diurnality represent a major behavioral shift in spiders, yet their genomic underpinnings remain largely unknown. Here, we assembled high-quality genomes for nine diurnal spiders using long-read sequencing and compi…
View article: Sustaining rice revolution through the use of Essential Oils (EOs) of plants’ extracts for postharvest protection of stored rice against Sitophilus oryzae in Nigeria
Sustaining rice revolution through the use of Essential Oils (EOs) of plants’ extracts for postharvest protection of stored rice against Sitophilus oryzae in Nigeria Open
Bioassay experiments were conducted to test the efficacy of essential oils (EOs) of two spice plants in controlling S. oryzae in stored rice. 50g of X. aethiopica and D. tripetala seeds were separately washed, dried and pounded into powder…
View article: Feeding Behaviour of Helopeltis theivora on Tea and Alternate Host Plants
Feeding Behaviour of Helopeltis theivora on Tea and Alternate Host Plants Open
The study was conducted to determine the feeding behavior of Helopeltis theivora on different host plants, i.e., tea, golden dewdrop, mikania, and china rose, under both no-choice and choice experiments in the laboratory. The results indic…