Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 2, Page 137-146, March 2026.ABSTRACT Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a key phytosanitary pest of citrus in South Africa. The pest damages fruit by burrowing and feeding on the pulp, thus causing yield losses and export rejections. There are several T. leucotreta management strategies, such as orchard sanitation, mating disruption, attract‐and‐kill,
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A New Invasive Pest in Plums: Monitoring and Control of <i>Eurytoma schreineri</i>. [PDF]
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Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 2, Page 243-253, March 2026.ABSTRACT Previous studies on Cydia pomonella eggs have demonstrated reliable egg adhesion to the leaves and fruits of various apple cultivars. In contrast to biological substrates, this study is focused on standardised synthetic substrates to measure egg pull‐off forces and determine adhesive strength, allowing for an unbiased comparison with other ...
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Developmental transcriptomics reveals stage-specific immune gene expression profiles in Spodoptera frugiperda. [PDF]
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The enigmatic case of Lipoptena sp. in the Bosco della Mesola Nature Reserve (Italy)
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 1, Page 82-90, March 2026.This is the first report of Lipoptena andaluciensis in Italy, confirmed morphologically and genetically. The presence of L. andaluciensis in Italy dates back many years; it was found on cervids in lowland habitats. A re‐examination of the previous report of the Italian L. fortisetosa is needed.
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Non-Target Effects of Beta-Cypermethrin on <i>Baryscapus dioryctriae</i> and Ecological Risk Assessment. [PDF]
InsectsLi J +7 more
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Ips acuminatus (Gyllenhal) in the Czech Republic: Flight dynamics and adult population structure
Physiological Entomology, Volume 51, Issue 1, Page 136-146, March 2026.Ips acuminatus exhibits a univoltine life cycle in Central Europe and no full second generation in midsummer. The sex ratio shifts from male‐biased in spring to slightly female‐biased with the season, with over 90% of females mated. Among the pheromone lures tested, the ACP was most attractive, and combining ACP and PH lures could be used for effective
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Complete mitochondrial genome sequence of <i>Leucoptera malifoliella</i> (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae). [PDF]
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Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.This report presents a case of wound myiasis caused by Chrysomya bezziana which resulting from a small wound sustained by a spectator of “Tip‐Cat‐sport.” After all maggots were removed, wound debridement followed by surgical excision of the affected tissue and a skin graft was performed. After two months, the wound completely healed.
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<i>Gasterocercus depressirostris depressirostris</i> (Fabricius) (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) - a new xylophagous pest of <i>Quercus cerris</i> L. and a new robber fly (Diptera, Asilidae) predator on it in Bulgaria. [PDF]
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