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Cold storage effects on immature calliphoridae: Survival limits and forensic consequences for PMI estimation

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract This study investigated the effects of continuous refrigeration (4°C ± 2°C and 50% ± 5% RH) on the development and survival of immature stages (eggs, first, second, and third instar larvae, and pupae) of four forensically important blowfly species (Chrysomya megacephala, Chrysomya putoria, Hemilucilia segmentaria, and Lucilia cuprina) compared
Larissa Thans Carneiro, Janyra Oliveira‐Costa, Márcia Souto Couri   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modelling the Dynamics of an Aedes albopictus Population

, 2010
We present a methodology for modelling population dynamics with formal means of computer science. This allows unambiguous description of systems and application of analysis tools such as simulators and model checkers.
Andrea Maggiolo-Schettini, Antonio Cerone, Aviv Regev, Carrie Marie Bradford, Chris McCaig, Corrado Priami, Daniel T. Gillespie, Daniel T. Gillespie, Elisabetta Rossi, Fr'ed'eric J. Lardeux, H. Delatte, Hwa-Jen Teng, Jorge A. Ahumada, K. L. Chan, Laurence Calzone, M.B. Madon, Manuel Clavel, Mario de J. Pérez Jiménez, Mónica Cardona, Paolo Milazzo, Paolo Milazzo, Paolo Milazzo, R. Barbuti, Roberto Barbuti, Roberto Barbuti, Roberto Barbuti, Roberto Barbuti, Roger Eritja, Thomas Anung Basuki, Thomas Anung Basuki, Thomas Anung Basuki, V. Danos   +31 more
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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

Daya Parasitasi Tetrastichus SP. (Hymenoptera : Eulophidae) Pada Pupa Phragmatoecia Castaneae (Lepidoptera : Cossidae) Di Laboratorium [PDF]

, 2013
The sugarcane stem borer Phragmatoecia castaneae (Lepidoptera : Cossidae) is a key pest on sugarcane crop in North and West Sumatera. The objective of this research was to study the ability of parasitoid Tetrastichus sp.
Sidauruk, D. L. (Dewi), Tarigan, M. U. (Mena), Tobing, M. C. (Maryani)   +2 more
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Mycotoxins‐contaminated wheat matrices bioconversion by Tenebrio molitor larvae (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Larval development time, ADG, survival rate and substrate consumption were not negatively affected by the levels of mycotoxins contamination Larvae excreted most of the ingested DON and its derivatives through exuviae and frass The mycotoxin accumulation rates observed in larvae were always below the current legal limits for livestock feed Abstract ...
Valentina Candian, Valentina Scarpino, Alessandro Bona, Rosemarie Tedeschi, Massimo Blandino   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding biological control function and trophic interaction dynamics of an artificially released predatory bug by DNA metabarcoding

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This study investigated the dietary composition of Sycanus bifidus, a generalist predator of the assassin bug that is artificially released into citrus orchards, and uncovered its trophic structure across various pest species using metabarcoding‐based molecular gut content analysis.
Weidong Huang, Suyi Chen, Zihua Zhao, Chunyan Yang, Anxian Shi, Hu Li, Yuange Duan, Fan Song, Hailin Yang, Wanzhi Cai   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean, Xim Cerdá, Jérôme Orivel, Frédéric Azémar, Alexander L. Wild, Bruno Corbara, Axel Touchard   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The American species of the annulatipes group of the subgenus Lepidohelea, genus Forcipomyia (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) [PDF]

, 2010
The annulatipes group of the genus Forcipomyia Meigen, subgenus Lepidohelea Kieffer, is represented in the Western Hemisphere by 12 species. Keys are presented for their identification, and to distinguish them from other groups of the subgenus ...
Spinelli, Gustavo R., Wirth, Willis W.
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Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The feasibility of using RNA interference to control the globally important quarantine pest, the spongy moth. Targeting genes related to JHs play an important role in the growth and development of insects. First, the open reading frames (ORFs) of Ldjhamt and Ldjheh were identified and characterized, and the target genes were cloned and double‐stranded ...
Wenzhuai Ji, Qing Xie, Xiaoxiao Chang, Juan Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphology of immature stages of Paraegidium costalimai (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Orphninae) and remarks on egg-busters in Scarabaeidae first-instar larvae

Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia
Studies about the immature stages of Orphninae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) species are scarce. The subfamily includes 214 species, but only 5 have the immature stages described: Chaetonyx robustus liguricus Mariani, 1946, Hybalus benoiti Tournier, 1864, H.
Rafael Clayton de Jesus e Sousa, Juares Fuhrmann   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source