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The influence of cutting height on arthropods in farm grassland

Insect Conservation and Diversity, EarlyView.
Mowing at a cutting height of 13 cm slightly reduced the immediate negative impact of mowing compared to mowing at a height of 7 cm. Medium‐term effects overrode this benefit: the number of vegetation‐dwelling arthropods remained strongly reduced two and four weeks after mowing, regardless of the cutting height.
Lea von Berg, Jonas Frank, Stefanie Erhardt, Oliver Betz, Johannes L. M. Steidle, Stefan Böttinger, Manuela Sann   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The grapevine microbiota: A review on the possible impacts of plant protection programs on phyllosphere microorganisms

Annals of Applied Biology, Volume 189, Issue 1, July 2026.
This review highlights recent advances in understanding how plant protection programs and alternative fungicides affect the taxonomic composition of the grapevine phyllosphere microbiota. Bacterial and fungal communities are primarily shaped by the plant compartment, vineyard location, and sampling time. Plant protection programs generally have a minor
Sofia Montanari, Anna Smaldone, Veronica Castellari, Claudia M. O. Longa, Michael Oberhuber, Peter Robatscher, Michele Perazzolli   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gene‐specific double‐stranded RNAs induce mortality in the South African mealybug Delottococcus aberiae

Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 6, Page 5184-5194, June 2026.
Gene‐specific double‐stranded RNAs effectively silence essential genes in the invasive citrus pest Delottococcus aberiae, leading to significant mortality through both microinjection and oral delivery. These results provide proof of concept for RNA interference‐based biopesticides as selective and sustainable tools for citrus integrated pest management.
Carolina Gallego‐Giraldo, Alberto Urbaneja, Omar Ruíz‐Rivero, Verónica Aragonés, Marie Guijarro‐Guijarro, José‐Antonio Daròs, Meritxell Perez‐Hedo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Artificial light at night and invasive signal crayfish alter aquatic‐terrestrial food webs

Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 6, Page 1740-1754, June 2026.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Resource flows across aquatic‐terrestrial boundaries are increasingly affected by multiple stressors, such as artificial light at night (ALAN) and aquatic invasive species, which can alter the availability of resources for consumers.
Collins Ogbeide, Marina Arias, Eric Bollinger, Gemma Burgazzi, Florian Burgis, Alessandro Manfrin, Jens Schirmel, Verena C. Schreiner, Mirco Bundschuh, Ralf Schulz   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring marking methods for the predatory hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Insect Science, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 1109-1122, June 2026.
As important pollinators and predators of aphids, hoverflies play an important role in ecosystems. This study focuses on identifying the best marking technique for the model species Sphaerophoria rueppellii that can be used to track hoverfly feeding and oviposition sites, evaluating three methods: rubidium (RbCl), fluorescein, and fluorescent dusts ...
Michele Violi, Elena Costi, Elena Monari, Daniele Sommaggio, Lara Maistrello   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of Mileewa albovittata (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Mileewinae)

Mitochondrial DNA. Part B. Resources, 2019
The complete mitochondrial genome of Mileewa albovittata was sequenced and annotated from this study. The circular mitogenome is 15,079 bp in length, containing 13 protein-coding genes (PCGs), 22 tRNA genes, two rRNA genes, and one AT-rich region.
Hongli He, Hao-Xi Li, Maofa Yang
doaj   +1 more source

SEASONALITY AND BIOCONTROL OF MAIESTAS KNIGHTI (HEMIPTERA: CICADELLIDAE) ON SOME VEGETABLE PLANTS OF CUCURBITACEAE IN ERBIL PROVINCE, KURDISTAN REGION -IRAQ [PDF]

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Maiestas knighti belongs to the family Cicadellidae order Hemiptera. It is a severe insect that infects plants of the Cucurbitaceae family. The work was conducted to study the insect ecology and its management.
H. Q. Hammamurad, Z. Z. Omar, N. A. Mawlood   +2 more
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Host plant richness and abundance drive populations of a super‐generalist xylem‐feeding insect

Ecological Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 3, Page 570-579, June 2026.
Philaenus spumarius abundance was assessed across 93 sites and four habitat types (olive groves, vineyards, meadows, and field margins) within eight heterogeneous agricultural landscapes over the year. In spring, nymph abundance was positively associated with herbaceous plant species richness and vegetation cover, highlighting that even super ...
Francesco Sanna, Jacopo Lupoletti, Nicola Mori, Lorenzo Marini   +3 more
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Plant species and floral traits shape arthropod communities in prairie plantings more than neonicotinoid contamination

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Agricultural practices are significant drivers of biodiversity loss, leading to reductions in ecological function and services across regions. To mitigate these effects, habitat restorations within agroecosystems have gained prominence as a strategy to enhance ecological stability and increase biodiversity.
Jonathan Tetlie, Alexandra Harmon‐Threatt   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Occurrence of Philaenus spumarius in Xylella fastidiosa Demarcated Zones of Northern Portugal

Microbiology Research
The introduction of non-native species like Xylella fastidiosa to new environments can lead to potentially catastrophic ecological and economic repercussions.
Talita Loureiro, Luís Serra, Ângela Martins, Isabel Cortez, Patrícia Poeta   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source