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Complete genome sequence analysis and genome organization of Dasychira pudibunda nucleopolyhedrovirus (DapuNPV-T1) from Turkey
The economically important pale tussock moth Dasychira pudibunda L. (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae), known as a beech pest in Europe, primarily inflicts...
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A first detection of Exorista segregata (Rondani, 1859) (Diptera: Tachinidae) as a larval parasitoid of Orgyia trigotephras Boisduval, 1829 (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) from Tunisia
BackgroundThe tachinid parasitoid, Exorista segregata (Rondani, 1859) (Diptera: Tachinidae) is a polyphagous fly recorded on larvae of...
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Pests and Their Management in Cocoa
Cocoa is known to be attacked by about 50 pests in India. Mealybugs Planococus lilacinus, Planococcus citri, Maconellicoccus hirsutus, Ferrisia...
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Pests and Their Management in Jamun (Syzygium cumini)
Jamun (Syzygium cumini Skeels) is an economically important tree in India, which also has medicinal properties. Seventy nine species (Lepidoptera 34,...
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Pest suppression services and dietary niche differentiation of bats in Chinese smallholder farming systems: implications for integrated pest management
Smallholder farming systems make a vital contribution to food security. However, pests pose a significant challenge to the productivity and...
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First record of a nucleopolyhedrovirus infecting brown-tail moth larvae, Euproctis chrysorrhoea (L.) (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) in India
Ladakh (Jammu and Kashmir) is the coldest arid region of India, where apricot is a major fruit grown across the region. In recent years, severe...
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Pests and Their Management on Temperate Fruits
The major pests of apple include Quadraspidiotus perniciosus, Eriosoma lanigerum, Cydia pomonella, Dorysthenes huegelii, Apriona cinerea, Scolytus...
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Characterization of complete mitochondrial genomes of five noctuoid moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) and their phylogenetic implications
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genomes of five noctuoid moth species, namely, Paectes cristatrix , Hemichloridia euprepia , Trigonodes...
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Dolichogenidea persica sp. n. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Microgastrinae), as a parasitoid of Leucoma wiltshirei Collenette (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Lymantriinae) from Iran
Leucoma wiltshirei Collenette, 1938, is a monophagous pest feeding on green leaves of Quercus brantii Lindl. that can cause complete defoliation....
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Phycitodes subcretacella (Ragonot) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae)—A New Phytophage of the Quarantine Species Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. in the South of the Far East of Russia
AbstractA species of narrow-winged pyralid moth Phycitodes subcretacella (Ragonot, 1901) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae), which is an invasive...
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DNA metabarcoding dietary analyses of the wood mouse Apodemus speciosus on Innoshima Island, Japan, and implications for primer choice
We used DNA metabarcoding to assess the seasonal diets of the large Japanese wood mouse, Apodemus speciosus (Muridae, Rodentia), in forest edges...
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Exploring nocturnal insect biodiversity and distribution across diverse habitats
Insects are pivotal components of ecosystems, contributing significantly to ecological processes, agriculture, biodiversity, and human well-being....
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Molecular cloning, characterization, and antioxidant function of catalase in Lymantria dispar asiatic (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) under avermectin stress
The critical antioxidant catalase (CAT) breaks down hydrogen peroxide induced by environmental stresses. Here we cloned full length catalase cDNA...
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The hymenopterous parasitoids of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), on cruciferous vegetables in Delhi, India
BackgroundThe diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a serious and economically important pest of crucifers...
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Phytophagous Insects Associated with the Pedunculate Oak (Quercus robur) in the Northeast of Its Distribution Area
AbstractA significant part of the complex of phytophagous insects associated with the pedunculate oak Quercus robur L. was studied for the first...
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Biology and morphology of the larvae of Uropyia meticulodina (Lepidoptera: Notodontidae), with discussion on their feeding and defensive strategies
Larvae of Notodontidae are peculiar for the noticeably modified anal prolegs, and the morphological differences on mouthparts during larval...
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Comparative mitochondrial genome analysis of Eudocima salaminia (Cramer, 1777) (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea), novel gene rearrangement and phylogenetic relationship within the superfamily Noctuoidea
The species Eudocima salaminia (Cramer, 1777) commonly known as the fruit-piercing moth belongs to family Erebidae. Its distribution varies from...
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Survival and performance of Sarsina violascens (Lepidoptera:Lymantriidae) larvae on Eucalyptus species and hybrids
The defoliating caterpillar Sarsina violascens causes economic losses in Brazilian Eucalyptus crops. Information on the susceptibility of Eucalyptus ...
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Pteromalid Wasps (Hymenoptera, Chalcidoidea: Pteromalidae) Associated with Bird Nests
AbstractSeven species from three subfamilies of pteromalids are recorded as associated with birds or their nests: Bairamlia fuscipes Waterston...
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Antennal morphology and ultrastructural sensilla characterization in Caligo illioneus illioneus Cramer (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae) adults
In the present study, we investigated the antennal morphology and the distribution and typology of sensilla in antennae of male and female Caligo...
