Review
Evolutionary Biology
Jakub Goczal, Rolf G. Beutel, Matthew L. Gimmel, Robin Kundrata
Summary: The study investigated the patterns of elytral shortening and loss in the order Coleoptera and found that approximately 20% of the species have shortened or even absent elytra. The drivers of elytral reduction include improved flexibility of the abdomen, mimicry, and chemical communication. Paedomorphosis is responsible for elytral loss in some lineages. Many beetles with reduced elytra exhibit alternative defensive strategies.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Thomas Wagner, Tomer J. Czaczkes
Summary: This study reveals that ants avoid food odours associated with corpses, which may have implications for pest control strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
J. Manuel Vidal-Cordero, Jesus Nogueras, Elena Tena
Summary: This study reports the interaction between seven different ant species and droppings of two bat species in epigean environments. The ants transport the droppings as a food resource, impacting fecal degradation and nutrient cycling. This interaction is especially important in nutrient-poor environments.
ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Jose Arredondo, Juan F. Aguirre-Medina, Jose S. Meza-Hernandez, Jorge Cancino, Francisco Diaz-Fleischer
Summary: The effects of two insecticide growth regulators, methoprene and pyriproxyfen, on the sexual maturation and mating competitiveness of male fruit flies were compared. The results showed that pyriproxyfen accelerated sexual development without reducing mating propensity, making it a suitable alternative to methoprene. Both compounds equally reduced male survival.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Chihiro Urairi, Satoshi Fujito
Summary: Liriomyza chinensis (Kato) is a formidable pest of Allium species, with the novel biotype B causing more severe damage than the native biotype A. Interbiotype hybridization between biotypes A and B resulted in the emergence of hybrid progeny, but the fertility of F1 hybrid males was poor. Both biotypes were found to be infected by the same strain of Wolbachia, and the courtship signals of male adults differed between the two biotypes as well as the F1 hybrids.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Joas Silva Brito, Everton Cruz Silva, Victor Rennan Santos Ferreira, Rafael Costa Bastos, Gabriel Martins Cruz, Josinete Sampaio Monteles, Adriana Lima, Marcelo Raseira, Gabriel Lourenco Brejao, Jose Max Barbosa Oliveira-Junior, Karina Dias-Silva, Thaisa Sala Michelan, Lilian Casatti, Leandro Juen
Summary: Protected areas are crucial for preserving freshwater systems, and this study investigated the diversity of adult Odonata species in streams inside and outside a national park. The results showed differences in habitat integrity and species composition, suggesting that the presence of the national park may buffer the negative influence of human activities on the streams.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Thangarasu Anukiruthika, Digvir S. Jayas, Fuji Jian
Summary: The distribution of insects in stored grain is affected by temperature and moisture. Adults showed nonoriented distribution in dry or damp grain, partially biased distribution in wet grain. Adults responded positively to warm and damp or wet grain. Sensing ability and preference were determined by movement distance and magnitude of temperature and moisture differences.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Xiaoyue Hu, James P. Hereward, Duoqi Wang, Qinglang Yang, Yongmo Wang
Summary: In this study, the performance of different host lineages of the aphid Aphis gossypii on cucumbers was investigated. The researchers found that the Malvaceae lineage showed poor performance on cucumbers, but its performance significantly improved after feeding on cucumbers previously infested by the Cucurbit lineage. The infestation altered the metabolism of cucumbers and disrupted the defense-associated phytohormones, leading to the incompatibility of the Malvaceae lineage with cucumbers.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Tomas Kay, Georges Siegenthaler, Timothy Kench, Laurent Keller
Summary: Ants can be harmful pests, causing damage to human homes and crops. 2-hydroxybenzaldehyde, a naturally produced chemical compound, has been found to effectively repel ants and is a potential alternative to toxic insecticides. Further research shows that 2-methoxybenzaldehyde is particularly effective in repelling the common black garden ant.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Fan Yang, Pan Wang, Min Zheng, Xiao-Yu Hou, Li-Lin Zhou, Yong Wang, Sheng-Yun Si, Xiao-Ping Wang, Jason W. Chapman, Yu-Meng Wang, Gao Hu
Summary: The research on Plutella xylostella in central China reveals that temperature fluctuations affect the migratory propensity and reproduction of the insects. The study sheds light on the physiological and behavioral factors underlying mass migration in P. xylostella, showing that exposure to increased temperature increases their migration propensity at the cost of reproductive output.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Arnaud Ameline, Thomas Denoirjean, Marion Casati, Jean Dorland, Guillaume Decocq
Summary: The enemy release hypothesis (ERH) predicts that alien plant species are not suitable hosts for native phytophagous insects, which was supported by the results showing the inability of A. fabae and Myzus persicae to immediately colonize the invasive Pontic rhododendron. Despite their ability to feed on this plant, the two aphid species hardly survived and poorly reproduced, indicating R. ponticum as an unsuitable host for native phytophagous insects.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Marcio Zikan Cardoso, Vanessa Rodrigues de Morais, Tanagara Irina Falcao, Zheng Sun
Summary: The perceptual range and flight behavior of forest butterfly species Heliconius erato and Heliconius melpomene were studied in relation to the nature of inhospitable environments and adult experience. The study found that release distance was the best predictor of butterfly behavior, and individuals released up to 60 m successfully oriented towards the habitat patch within a perceptual range below 100 m.
ECOLOGICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yizhou Chen, Duong T. Nguyen, Helen Spafford, Grant A. Herron
Summary: We developed a multi-amplicon panel by next-generation sequencing (multiamplicon-seq) to identify known insecticide resistance mutations in Australian FAW with high throughput and low cost. Australian FAW carried a very high proportion of the F290V mutation in the acetylcholinesterase (AChE) gene that causes resistance to organophosphate and carbamate insecticides. Furthermore, FAW has a GABA-activated chloride channel mutation, A301Q in the RDL gene. The sequencing-based platform provided evidence of a duplication in the AChE gene. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the 476-bp amplicon of the AChE gene demonstrated 100% heterozygosity across samples and some individuals carried two haplotypes with the F290V mutation.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Ellen M. Santos, Catherine D. Santanello, Rachel Curtis-Robles, Keswick Killets, Gena Lawrence, Jet Sevenshadows, Meredith J. Mahoney, Molly Baker, Sarah A. Hamer
Summary: This study describes the distribution of kissing bugs in Illinois and Missouri based on historical records, submissions, and online platforms. The findings suggest a widespread presence of kissing bugs in Missouri, potentially extending to the northernmost border in Illinois. Additionally, some kissing bugs were found to be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi and had evidence of feeding on human blood. Further investigations are needed to understand the distribution and infection status of kissing bugs in these regions.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Harshad Vijay Mayekar, Ullasa Kodandaramaiah
Summary: The pupal colour of many butterflies is influenced by the environment in which they develop. This colour plasticity is believed to help protect them from predators. Our study found a strong correlation between pupation substrate choice and pupal colour plasticity, supporting the idea that it is an adaptive mechanism against predation.
ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Yuanxue Yang, Aiyu Wang, Chao Xue, Honglin Tian, Yun Zhang, Maolin Zhou, Ming Zhao, Zewen Liu, Jianhua Zhang
Summary: Insects develop resistance to insecticides through gene overexpression and protein mutations. This study identified a novel microRNA, PC-5p-3991_515, which regulated the expression of CYP417A2 and affected the susceptibility of small brown planthoppers to triflumezopyrim.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Chih-Lu Wang, Pei-Qi Luo, Fang-Yu Hu, Yi Li, Chang-Lin Sung, Yun-Hung Kuang, Shau-Ching Lin, Zhi-Wei Yang, Charng-Pei Li, Shou-Horng Huang, Sherry Lou Hechanova, Kshirod K. Jena, Chia-Hung Hsieh, Wen-Po Chuang
Summary: The study found that three pyramiding rice lines maintained their insect resistance under different climate change scenarios, but exhibited variations in repellent responses and resilience capacities. Therefore, the combination of pyramiding genes should be considered in future breeding programs.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Limin Wang, Xiaoyu Song, Yi-nan Cheng, Senxiang Cheng, Tong Chen, Honglian Li, Jingming Yan, Xiafei Wang, Haifeng Zhou
Summary: TPB inhibits ergosterol synthesis and disrupts the function of adenine nucleotide transferase (ANT), leading to mitochondrial damage and ultimately causing excellent antifungal activity against Ggt. The results provide new insights for the design of active compounds and tools for pathogen resistance management.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Correction
Entomology
Tingting Zhang, Xiaoping Liu, Lisheng Zhang, Mengqing Wang, Yuyan Li, Jianjun Mao
ANNALS OF THE ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Justine E. J. Cornelsen, Nathaniel W. W. Ort, R. Keith Gabert, Ian Epp, Curtis B. Rempel
Summary: Canola/oilseed rape production has become a foundational crop and economic driver in the Canadian Prairies. However, the increased production and reduced crop rotation frequency have made it easier for pests to damage canola yield. Therefore, it is crucial to understand and evaluate the potential risks and take measures to minimize yield losses.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
