Insects, Volume 16, Issue 4

In this study, using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and optical microscopy, we give a detailed description of the Acanthoponera mucronata male, supplementing the former male-based genus diagnoses. In particular, we described for the first time th...

The management of mosquitoes that transmit human diseases such as Zika, dengue fever, and chikungunya relies mainly on the abatement of immature stages by larvicidal insecticides [...]

Bacillus velezensis is a promising mosquito vector biocontrol agent due to its potent larvicidal properties. This study investigated the lethal and sublethal effects of exposure to crude toxin of B. velezensis strain WHk23 on Culex quinquefasciatus....

The presence of mosquitoes in a certain area is sufficient evidence of the transmission of diseases, in addition to the inconvenience and harassment they cause to the population. In order for mosquito control to be successful, there must be sufficien...

The genus Psenulus from China is reviewed and two new species are described: Psenulus carinitibialis Jiang & Ma and Psenulus clypeoconvexus Jiang & Ma; two species are newly recorded from China: Psenulus bicinctus Turner, 1912 and Psenulus or...

Insects detect pathogens through their germ-line encoded pattern recognition receptors (PRRs). Among these, β-1,3-glucan recognition protein (βGRP) is a crucial PRR that specifically identifies pathogenic microorganisms and triggers innate...

Urbanization causes significant environmental and structural changes in habitats, one of them being increased fragmentation. Traits associated with increased locomotory capacity may be advantageous in such situations, as individuals with those traits...

The development of an effective artificial diet is essential for the mass rearing of insects used in pest management programs, including augmentative biological control, insecticide resistance monitoring, and sterile insect release. This study evalua...

Araecerus fasciculatus (De Geer, 1775) is an important stored-product pest worldwide. In this study, the development time, survival rate, oviposition, and digestive enzyme (α-amylase, cellulase, pepsin, and lipase) activities of A. fasciculatus...

This study was carried out with the aim of understanding how farmers perceive and deal with fall armyworm (FAW) infestations in maize crops. Data based on a questionnaire were collected across nine districts of the Punjab province in Pakistan. Findin...

A baculovirus expression system (BES) for the production of recombinant proteins requires rapid and easy virus titer determination. In this study, a novel direct titration method was developed using a novel Sf9-QE cell line to easily and economically...

The leaffooted bug, Leptoglossus phyllopus (L.) (Hemiptera: Coreidae), probes and feeds on tissues of many plant species, including developing cotton bolls, causing seed damage and abscission. Insecticides are the primary tool for managing leaff...

The structural integrity of viral envelopes is a critical determinant of infectivity for enveloped viruses, directly influencing vector stability, functional accuracy of surface-displayed epitopes, and preservation of native conformational states req...

Bee venom is a complex natural beekeeping product, traditionally used in apitherapy, with a wide spectrum of pharmacological properties. Research on the mineral content of bee venom is limited and challenging to compare across studies due to the vary...

The Neotropical brown stink bug (NBSB), Euschistus heros, is the most prevalent sucking soybean pest in Brazil, and control of it largely relies on the application of synthetic insecticides such as ethiprole, a phenylpyrazole insecticide targeting GA...

The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, is a destructive, invasive pest to a diverse range of palm plantations globally. Commonly used broad-range chemical insecticides for insect control pose high risks to non-target organisms, humans, and t...

Psectrocladius, a genus within the species-rich subfamily Orthocladiinae (Diptera: Chironomidae), remains poorly resolved in molecular phylogenetics due to limited available molecular data. Here, we sequenced and analyzed the complete mitogenomes of...

The Zeugodacus cucurbitae and Bactrocera dorsalis are economically significant pests that share similar habitats and host plants, leading to intense interspecific competition. To elucidate their competitive interactions, this study investigated the o...

During this research, the corn leaf aphids endosymbiotic bacterial diversity was tested in the same crop systems (monoculture industrial maize as grain for livestock) and the same soil type (Chernozem) when pre-crop pesticide management was used. Bac...

Mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and West Nile virus pose serious public health risks. On Madeira Island, the presence of the mosquito species Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) and Culex pipiens (Linnaeus, 1758) raises concerns about local transmi...

Xylella fastidiosa is a vector-borne bacterium causing significant economic losses in global agricultural industries. Management strategies focus primarily on controlling vector populations. The diversity of vector species, their polyphagy, and the w...

Experimental mito-nuclear introgression lines (MNILs) were established by backcrossing isofemale lines of D. subobscura originating from the same populations. MNILs were subjected to a series of life-history experiments designed to test the fitness o...

Bees rely on pollen and nectar for nutrition, but floral products provide more than just macronutrients; many also contain an array of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs). These compounds are generally thought to serve primarily defensive purposes but...

The genus Nyctegretis was established by Zeller [...]

This paper includes a review of the Palaearctic and Oriental species of the genus Lichenophanes Lesne, 1899. It contains a description of the new species, Lichenophanes juxtaorientalis n. sp., which occurs in Cyprus and Crete. A new subspecies, Liche...

The root-associated microbiome significantly influences plant health and pest resistance, yet the temporal dynamics of its compositional and functional change in response to Ectropis grisescens Warren (Lepidoptera: Geometridae) infestation remain lar...

Insects often encounter starvation stress, especially during invasion spread or population outbreaks. The fall webworm, Hyphantria cunea (Drury) (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae), is an important invasive pest in China, and the starvation resistance of its la...

Bagrada hilaris is an invasive stink bug causing important yield losses in Brassica crops. It originates from India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and South Africa and is reported as invasive in several southwestern US states, Hawaii, Mexico, Chile...

The globose scale (GS) Sphaerolecanium prunastri (Boyer de Fonscolombe) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) is a serious pest affecting plants within the Rosaceae, notably wild apricot, Armeniaca vulgaris (Lamarck). Following its initial detection in 2019, more th...

The regulation of locomotor behavior is essential for insects to perform their life activities. The central nervous system plays a pivotal role in modulating physiological behaviors, particularly movement, with neuropeptides serving as key modulators...

Vector-borne diseases significantly impact global public health, with mosquitoes playing a critical role in the transmission of various pathogens. This study focused on the mosquito fauna in the Attica region of Greece, conducting a two-year entomolo...

In soybean fields across Northeast China, Thrips flavus Schrank (Thysanoptera, Thripidae) populations are increasing, posing a significant threat to soybean production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity, insecticide efficacy, and fie...

In integrated pest management (IPM), achieving a balance between biological and chemical control strategies is essential for effective pest control. Therefore, it is crucial to assess the impact of chemical pesticides on natural enemies. Neonicotinoi...

The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), is an important pest of potato crops capable of boring into and consuming the potato tubers. Although chemical insecticides are employed to control P. operculella populations, their efficacy is...

Temperature plays a crucial role in shaping the biology of insects. Developmental temperature and acclimation temperatures influence their ability to cope with extreme thermal conditions. This study investigates the effects of developmental temperatu...

The variability in shape and coloration patterns associated with strategies of crypsis increases the environmental entropy and makes it more difficult for a potential predator to learn a certain prey to locate. To demonstrate this concept, we compose...

Yunnan is located on the southwest border of China, with a complex geographical environment and rich biodiversity, which is the first stop for many migratory pests to enter China. In recent years, Ceracris kiangsu has migrated into China through the...

This study aimed to explore the physiological and biochemical mechanisms of the interaction between N. grossedentata and A. nigripes. First, specimens were categorized into low- (6.16% ± 0.66%), medium- (9.23% ± 1.19%), and high-content...

This review compiles information on the biochemistry of spider reproduction, from vitellogenesis to postembryonic development. Despite the diversity of spiders, biochemical studies on their reproduction remain scarce. The structures, functions, and r...

The Quilombola community of Abacatal, located in Ananindeua, in the state of Pará, has characteristics that favor the proliferation of mosquitoes. Faunal surveys in environmental preservation areas are essential for understanding the dynamics...

L. chinensis is a National Grade II Protected Animal in China, and predicting its suitable habitats in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River is crucial for developing effective conservation strategies. This study uses methods such as the...

Bed bugs (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) are blood-feeding insects closely linked with humans and animals, causing discomfort, and posing potential threats as disease vectors. This study focuses on Cimex lectularius (common bed bug) and Cimex hemipterus (trop...

Pygoluciola Wittmer 1939 is overviewed, with an expanded generic redescription comprising 28 species, including 6 new species from China, described from features of males, associated females, and larvae. Their placement in the genus is confirmed by a...

This study explores the molecular mechanisms underlying diapause in the parasitoid wasp Telenomus remus (Nixon) (Hymenoptera: Platygastridae), a critical egg parasitoid for the biological control of the invasive pest Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith) (Le...

This review provides an in-depth examination of the intricate interactions between plant metabolites and the digestive and antioxidative enzymes in insects, highlighting their essential roles in shaping insect herbivory and adaptation strategies. Pla...

Bagrada hilaris (known as painted bug) is a pest native to India, Southeast Asia, and middle and central Africa and was reported as invasive in the southwestern USA, Hawaii, Mexico, South America, and two Mediterranean islands. The feeding activity r...

Hedgehogs are small omnivorous mammals prevalent across Europe, Asia, and Africa. The expanding intrusion of humans into hedgehog habitats and rising popularity of keeping exotic animals like hedgehogs as pets have disrupted the delicate balance of t...

Ixodes ricinus (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks infest humans in Europe most frequently. This report describes an interesting case of a persistent inflammatory skin reaction developed in a patient after the incomplete removal of an I. ricinus female tick. A 4...

Exploring the diversity and community structure of darkling beetles (Tenebrionidae) and the associated environmental factors on an alluvial fan provides useful insights into the ecology of these landscape features. This study investigated Chaqikou in...

With over 1000 species of pests causing losses in both the quantity and quality of stored food, insect contamination poses significant challenges. The present study assesses the efficacy of the combination of λ-cyhalothrin and chlorantranilipr...