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Species Diversity of Brachycera (Diptera) in Urban- and Agro-Ecosystems of Krasnodar and the Environs of the Village of Elkhotovo (North Ossetia)
AbstractTo identify promising entomophagous species from the order Diptera (suborder Brachycera), insects in the microreserve and botanical garden in...
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Histone deacetylases regulate organ-specific growth in a horned beetle
BackgroundNutrient availability is among the most widespread means by which environmental variability affects developmental outcomes. Because almost...
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The chemical composition and biological activities of plant essential oils against Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a highly destructive insect pest that negatively affects various...
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Toxicity and insect growth regulatory activities of medicinal plant, Withania somnifera, in flesh fly, Sarcophaga ruficornis (Diptera: Sarcophagidae)
BackgroundThe flesh fly Sarcophaga ruficornis is well known for its medical and veterinary importance in causing myiasis in humans and animals. The...
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Curcumin interferes with chitin synthesis in Aedes aegypti: a computational and experimental investigation
Throughout history, vector-borne diseases have consistently posed significant challenges to human health. Among the strategies for vector control,...
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In silico identification and expression analysis of superoxide dismutases in Tenebrio molitor
BackgroundInsects encounter various environmental stresses, in response to which they generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Superoxide dismutase...
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Organic Pest Management in Horticultural Crops
Organic farming is gaining popularity worldwide among the farmers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, scientists and other stakeholders as it minimizes...
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Task-specific odorant receptor expression in worker antennae indicates that sensory filters regulate division of labor in ants
Division of labor (DOL) is a characteristic trait of insect societies, where tasks are generally performed by specialized individuals. Inside workers...
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Morphological characteristics of local entomopathogenic protozoan strains isolated from insect cadavers of certain stored-grain pests in Egypt
The present study has documented, for the first time in Egypt, the natural occurrence of four entomopathogenic protozoans (EPP) among five of the...
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Functional Diversity of the Lepidopteran ATP-Binding Cassette Transporters
The ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter gene family is ubiquitous in the living world. ABC proteins bind and hydrolyze ATP to transport a myriad...
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Side effects of some insecticides on numerical response of Cryptolameus montrouzieri to Dactylopius opuntiae
In recent years, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) has become an increasing threat to the cultivation of prickly pear crops...
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Associated bacteria of a pine sawyer beetle confer resistance to entomopathogenic fungi via fungal growth inhibition
BackgroundThe entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana is a popular fungus used to control the Japanese pine sawyer, Monochamus alternatus Hope, the key...
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Bacterial ectosymbionts in cuticular organs chemically protect a beetle during molting stages
In invertebrates, the cuticle is the first and major protective barrier against predators and pathogen infections. While immune responses and...
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Key role of environmental competence in successful use of entomopathogenic fungi in microbial pest control
One of the main negative effects of climate change on biological pest control is alteration of relationships between insect pests and their natural...
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Hydrolytic Enzymes and Integrated Pest Management
Growing concern and general awareness of the increased use of pesticides and their overall adverse effects on ecosystem and human health,...
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Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense
The pseudostem weevil ( Odoiporus longicollis ) is an important insect pest of banana which causes significant reduction in yields in many countries...
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On Being a Caterpillar: Structure, Function, Ecology, and Behavior
In nearly all terrestrial biomes, and especially those dominated by woody plants, caterpillars make up much of the above-ground insect biomass,...
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Gene expression profiles in Malpighian tubules of the vector leafhopper Psammotettix striatus (L.) revealed regional functional diversity and heterogeneity
BackgroundMany leafhoppers are known as pests and disease vectors of economically important plants. Previous studies of the physiological functions...
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A novel molecule reduces cocoon production loss in BmNPV-infected Bombyx mori larvae
Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus (BmNPV) is a pathogen causing Bombyx mori larval mortality and is also called grasserie disease (Lepidoptera:...
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Induction of leaf curling in cassava plants by the cassava mealybug Phenacoccus manihoti (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
Certain phytophagous insects can induce leaf curling in their host plants that may provide protected and nutrient-rich habitats. However, the...
