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Controlling insect pests of melons, cucumbers and related crops [PDF]

, 1937
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Haseman, Leonard, 1884-1969
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Exploring marking methods for the predatory hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii (Diptera: Syrphidae)

Insect Science, EarlyView.
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

Co‐phylogeny and biogeography of the myrmecophilous beetle Paussus favieri (Carabidae, Paussinae) and its host ant Pheidole pallidula (Hymenoptera, Myrmicinae)

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Strict patterns of co‐divergence have rarely been documented other than among organisms and their symbionts. In this paper, using a molecular approach, we inferr the population‐level phylogenies of a Mediterranean ant species Pheidole pallidula and its nest parasite, the obligate myrmecophilous beetle Paussus favieri. We then investigate the role of co‐
Davide Bergamaschi, Wendy Moore, Andrea Di Giulio   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An Ecological Study of Timberline and Alpine Areas, Mount Lincoln, Park County, Colorado [PDF]

, 1969
During the short alpine growing season of 1945 the authors had the opportunity of studying conditions and biota on Mount Lincoln, Park County, Colorado, in an attempt to evaluate the ecological conditions and animal communities of the area.
Blake, Abigail K., Blake, Irving H.
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DsiRNA‐mediated silencing of Ceratitis capitata transformer or transformer‐2 leads to masculinization of XX embryos and systemic gene silencing in ovaries

Insect Science, EarlyView.
We carried out functional studies using Dicer‐substrate small interfering RNAs (DsiRNAs), targeting the sex determination genes Cctransformer (Cctra) and Cctransformer‐2 (Cctra‐2) in the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata). Microinjection of DsiRNAs into XX embryos (0‐1 h old) rapidly triggered the expression of male‐specific Cctra isoforms ...
Gennaro Volpe, Sarah Maria Mazzucchiello, Domenico De Falco, David Torrente, Stefania Liguori, Noemi Rosati, Dora Baccaro, Michela Mazzeo, Fulvio Bertolotto, Harshini Sangle, Ennio Giordano, Angela Carfora, Francesca Lucibelli, Marianna Varone, Paola Di Lillo, Hugo Diego Perdomo, Mariangela Bonizzoni, Serena Aceto, Marco Salvemini, Molly Duman‐Scheel, Giuseppe Saccone   +20 more
wiley   +1 more source

Local and landscape effects of field margins on aerially dispersing beneficial insects and spiders [PDF]

, 2011
Field margins were implemented in UK agri-environment schemes with the aim to increase farmland biodiversity. Recently aerially dispersing aphid enemies have been shown to provide the majority of aphid control in winter wheat fields but there is a lack ...
Oaten, Heather, Oaten, Heather
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Iflaviruses in arthropods: when small is mighty

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Many arthropod species harbor iflaviruses, which often cause covert (asymptomatic) infections, but may still affect host fitness. We review the impact of iflaviruses on arthropod fitness, immunity, behaviour as well as the iflavirus’ host range, transmission, tissue tropism and the interactions with other microorganisms within arthropods.
Annamaria Mattia, Hannah‐Isadora Huditz, Monique M. van Oers, Vera I.D. Ros   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edges as ecological filters: Asymmetrical orientation‐specific arthropod activity across forest boundaries

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Moderate retention forestry creates structurally sharp forest edges that act as ecological filters, shaping orientation‐specific activity of ground‐dwelling arthropods. Using drift‐fence pitfall traps, we show that activity aligned with ecotones is more frequent than activity across forest–clearcut boundaries, particularly among detritivores.
Dominik Stočes, Ondřej Košulič, Adrián Purkart, Jan Šipoš   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Temporal dynamics of aquatic communities and implications for pond conservation [PDF]

, 2012
Conservation through the protection of particular habitats is predicated on the assumption that the conservation value of those habitats is stable. We test this assumption for ponds by investigating temporal variation in macroinvertebrate and macrophyte ...
Andrew Hull, B Davies, B Moss, B Oertli, C Hassall, Christopher Hassall, EM Raebel, GW Fairchild, J Biggs, J Boothby, J Boothby, J Hawkins, James Hollinshead, JM Chase, K Cottenie, LE Barnes, MA Fortuna, MD Eyre, MJ Jeffries, MJ Jeffries, MJ Jeffries, MJ Jeffries, MP Wanielista, N Indermuehle, N Indermuehle, N Menetrey, NW Moore, P Koleff, P Williams, P Williams, P Williams, PM Wade, R Chadd, R Céréghino, R Development Core Team, RA Briers, S Angélibert, S Angélibert, TN Sherratt, TT Macan   +39 more
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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