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Consumption of nectar-like sugar solutions promotes longevity and fecundity in the ladybird beetles Harmonia axyridis and Hippodamia convergens
Coccinellids (Coccinellidae, commonly referred to as ladybeetles, ladybugs, or ladybirds) are predatory insects that often contribute to the...
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Pollen composition and physicochemical properties of honey produced by three stingless bees species from a mesotropical subhumid region in Bolivia
Honey produced by stingless bees has distinct nutritional and physicochemical properties that vary depending on the bee species, floral origin and...
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Honey bee protein and lipid nutrition in avocado and blueberry agroecosystems with conventional and organic management
Honey bees play a crucial role in agricultural production. Farmers rely on commercial bee pollination to obtain optimal yields, and beekeepers on the...
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Seasonal patterns of host utilization in the multivoltine seed-feeding wasp, Macrodasyceras japonicum (Hymenoptera: Megastigmidae)
Most seed-feeding wasps are considered univoltine in regions that exhibit distinct seasonality, such as temperate regions, because they usually...
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Who are the superhosts of gall-inducing insects? The need for a conceptual definition
The term “superhost” in the context of gall-inducing insects on host plant species has been utilized in various ways, leading to ambiguity and...
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Resistance and susceptibility of different Barbarea (Brassicaceae) species and types to cabbage whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and cabbage white butterfly (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)
Several Barbarea spp. (Brassicaceae) have been tested as trap crops for the diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L. ( Lepidoptera : Plutellidae ). The...
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Sweet corn genotypes and ear insect infestations cultivated under different weed management regimes
Weed management is crucial in most crop** systems in part because of direct and indirect interactions of weeds as alternative hosts for pest...
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Intercrop** with aromatic plants enhances natural enemy communities facilitating pest suppression in tea plantations
Habitat management have received considerable attention in agricultural systems for the promotion of successful pest management. The intercrop** of...
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Beta diversity of plant–herbivore interactions is unaffected by urbanization levels in Brazilian Cerrado
Plant–herbivore interactions are pivotal in sha** terrestrial ecosystems, influencing plant populations and insect diversity; however, little is...
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Challenges in kiwifruit (Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa) quality and its relationship with crop management factors
Kiwifruit ( Actinidia chinensis var. deliciosa ) has become an important horticultural crop worldwide. Its dioecious nature challenges its commercial...
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Enhancing hoverfly activity with flowering buckwheat for effective control of onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) in onion–barley intercropped Fields
Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) are a major pest of onion crops, but they can be controlled using syrphid larvae, which are omnivorous, as biological...
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Ladybird predators in natural and agricultural landscapes in Mexico: diversity and parasitism
Ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are a significant predator group that plays a role in agricultural contexts. They serve as important biocontrol...
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Environmental factors driving infestations of a keystone winter fruit by an invasive and a native fruit fly
In temperate regions, most insect species overwinter in diapause while others continue to be active, feed, and possibly reproduce despite adverse...
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From bites to bytes: analyzing leaf damage area with neural networks to assess Altica oleracea's (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) preferences for native and invasive plants from the Onagraceae family
The Enemy Release Hypothesis posits that invasive plants in secondary ranges are freed from phytophage pressure, yet local phytophages may adapt to...
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Screening candidate effectors from the salivary gland transcriptomes of brown citrus aphid, Aphis citricidus
The brown citrus aphid, Aphis citricidus , stands out as an important citrus pest that is an efficient vector for Citrus tristeza virus (CTV), the...
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Bee and plant traits drive temporal similarity of pollination interactions in areas under distinct restoration strategies
One of the ways to evaluate the success of restoration strategies in degraded areas, in terms of restoring pollination, key process for the...
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Diversity and assemblage patterns of ladybirds (Coccinellidae) in different crop management practices in Peninsular Malaysia
Ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) are important predatory insects found in many croplands, but their patterns of diversity and assemblage in...
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Effect of faba bean nectar on longevity and fecundity of Plutella xylostella and its parasitoid Cotesia vestalis
Intercrop** faba bean with vegetables provides a possibility to promote pest control and better nutrient cycling in sustainable agriculture. Faba...
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Functional plants supporting predatory ladybirds in a peach orchard agroecosystem
Predatory ladybirds are key natural enemies of a diversity of crop pests. Conserving ladybirds in agroecosystems to benefit from their biocontrol...
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Vulnerability of seedlings to herbivore and pathogen attack: the importance of plant vigor and plant nutritional quality in Hymenaea courbaril
The Plant Vigor Hypothesis (PVH) predicts that herbivorous insects will preferentially feed on large plants with more vigorous growth, or on more...
