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Synthetic biology approaches to generate temperature‐sensitive alleles for the Sterile Insect Technique

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is an environmentally friendly, sustainable pest control approach, which uses large‐scale releases of sterile insects to suppress or eradicate target populations through infertile matings. The efficiency of SIT is enhanced by male‐only releases requiring genetic sexing strains (GSSs) that are classically ...
Chun Yin Leung, Ernst A. Wimmer, Hassan M. M. Ahmed   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

From the predator to the prey: a case study of the vulnerability of Harmonia axyridis to aggressive competitors

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The level of aggressiveness of an individual is a factor that shapes intraguild predation (IGP) interactions. In Nabis americoferus, high aggressiveness leads to an increase in attack rate and IGP against Harmonia axyridis. Moreover, the absence of extraguild prey seems to exacerbate IGP. In docile N.
Pierre Royer, Kent Marcial Catubis, François Dumont, Eric Lucas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A sense of direction. [PDF]

Elife
Pakhomov A, Kishkinev D.
europepmc   +1 more source

IAEA Coordinated Research Project on “A generic approach for the development of genetic sexing strains for Sterile Insect Technique applications”— an overview

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Abstract The sterile insect technique (SIT) plays an important role in environmentally sustainable pest management. Its effectiveness hinges on specialized genetic tools called genetic sexing strains (GSSs), which enable the production and release of sterile male insects while excluding females.
Marc F. Schetelig, Antonios Augustinos, Kostas Bourtzis   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genomics-based assessment of the geographic origin of spongy moths (Lymantria dispar) intercepted during vessel inspections, using SpongySeq, an amplicon sequencing panel. [PDF]

BMC Genomics
Picq S, Capron A, Prunier J, Boyle B, Djoumad A, Stewart D, Wu Y, Hamelin R, Cusson M.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Taxonomic and functional diversity of noctuoid moths in a Mediterranean coastal area: implications for dune conservation in a long‐term ecological research eLTER site

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This study investigates the taxonomic and functional diversity of noctuoid moths in a protected coastal dune system in Central Italy, revealing strong ecological associations between moth assemblages and dune zonation. Differences in species composition and trait attributes, along with the presence of habitat‐exclusive species, highlight the role of ...
Micaela del Valle Rasino, Simone Fattorini, Michele Innangi, Angela Stanisci, Andrea Sciarretta, Maria Laura Carranza   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ant–aphid mutualism: the influence of Tapinoma ibericum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on Aphis gossypii (Hemiptera: Aphidae) control by commercial and spontaneous natural enemies

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The mutualism between Tapinoma ibericum ants and Aphis gossypii disrupts the biological control exerted by Aphidius colemani in greenhouse peppers. Ant exclusion increased parasitism and the presence of most natural enemies, although Aphidoletes aphidimyza was more abundant with ants.
Jesús Foronda, Estefanía Rodríguez, Mónica González, María del Mar Téllez, Carmen Robles‐Vallet, Pablo Barranco, Felipe Pascual, Francisca Ruano   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Consistent Trait Patterns in a Hyper Diverse Moth Clade Along a Western Himalayan Elevational Gradient. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Dey P.
europepmc   +1 more source

Bat Tongues and Foraging: Linking Morphology to Hunting Strategies

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
We linked the bat tongue's mediodorsal lobe (MDL), a muscular prominence, to foraging strategies. Aerial hawkers exhibit tall MDLs and prominent forward‐pointing papillae. The MDL may function as a barrier or filter, preventing unintentional ingestion of non‐food material, aiding in prey handling, and controlling food access during fast flight ...
Danilo Russo, Hugo Rebelo, Vanessa Mata, Ana Margarida Augusto, Luca Cistrone, Chiara Belli, Diogo Oliveira   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Female moths incorporate plant acoustic emissions into their oviposition decision-making process. [PDF]

Elife
Seltzer R, Zer Eshel G, Yinon O, Afani A, Eitan O, Matveev S, Levedev G, Davidovitz M, Ben Tov T, Sharabi G, Shapira Y, Shvil N, Harari Gibli M, Atallah I, Hadad S, Ment D, Hadany L, Yovel Y.   +17 more
europepmc   +1 more source