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First record of Serangium montazerii (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): A new exotic predator of Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Greece

EPPO Bulletin, EarlyView.
Abstract The biodiversity of Greek agroecosystems is constantly changing, with the influx of new species reshaping food webs. The present study contributes to the documentation of Greek fauna by reporting, for the first time, the occurrence of the Asian predatory ladybird Serangium montazerii Fürsch (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). The species was detected
Achilleas Kaltsidis, Ariadni Papafoti, Dimitrios N. Avtzis, Apostolos Kapranas   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improving Decision‐Making in the Identification of Tephritidae Larvae at Import in the European Union and Key to Third Instar Larvae

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The Tephritidae family, or true fruit flies, comprises approximately 250 species recognized as economically significant due to their capacity to infest commercial fruits. These pests pose serious threats to both food security and trade, and are considered quarantine pests in areas where they are not yet established. In the European Union (EU),
Andrea Taddei, Pascal Rousse, Raphaëlle Mouttet, Sarah Chérasse, Christa Lethmayer, Elena Bacher, Chiara Pohn, Richard Alexander Gottsberger, Helga Reisenzein, Philippe Reynaud   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lymphocystis Disease in Endemic Aotearoa New Zealand Bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus)

Journal of Fish Diseases, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT We detected lymphocystis disease virus (LCDV) for the first time in an Aotearoa New Zealand freshwater environment, from an individual common bully, toitoi, Gobiomorphus cotidianus (Eleotridae). Dinah's bully, Gobiomorphus dinae, and Kaharore bully, Gobiomorphus mataraerore, also exhibited gross nodular lesions on the fins but were not sampled.
Kate S. Hutson, Karthiga Kumanan, Anne Rolton, Emily C. Giles, Joy A. Becker, Maeve Ballantyne, Tim Hewison, Georgia S. Steel, Joshua Wardle, Ashley Webby, Bram T. M. Mulling   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Interactional Endocytosis and Transmembrane Transport Promote Cellular Internalization of Nano‐Delivered RNA Drugs for Efficient Control of Crop Diseases

Plant Biotechnology Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Botrytis cinerea is a widespread plant pathogenic ascomycete that causes grey mould in over 1400 species and impacts global crop yields. Double‐stranded RNA (dsRNA)‐induced gene silencing is a promising technology for pest control, but efficient delivery remains a major challenge.
Mei Guan, Chao Xie, Yang Xue, Juan Lu, Qinhong Jiang, Meizhen Yin, Shuo Yan, Jie Shen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Past Outbreaks to Future Threats: Detecting Medical Conspiracy Theories With LLMs and Limited Labels

Expert Systems, Volume 43, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Online dissemination of conspiracy theories (CTs) during epidemics poses significant risks to public health. This paper addresses the problem of detecting CTs in social media posts with an emphasis on the resource‐constrained scenarios characterized by the scarcity of labelled datasets and expert annotations, and the lack of computational ...
Ipek Baris Schlicht, Damir Korenčić, Berta Chulvi, Lucie Flek, Paolo Rosso   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The regulatory frameworks surrounding CRISPR‐edited papaya and their impact on international commerce

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, Volume 106, Issue 11, Page 6262-6270, 30 August 2026.
Abstract The papaya tree (Carica papaya L.), native to the Americas, is cultivated in tropical regions and holds substantial economic importance, with an estimated export volume of 365 000 t in 2023. However, diseases caused by viruses, fungi, bacteria, and nematodes can lead to severe losses.
Luíza Favaratto, Mirielson L da Silva, David S Buss, Oeber F Quadros, Raul Tapia‐Tussell, José A Ventura, Antonio Alberto R Fernandes, Patricia M B Fernandes   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Baseline Checklist of Mosquito Species (Diptera: Culicidae) From Tasmania, Australia, and Implications for Public Health Arbovirus Surveillance and Biosecurity

Austral Entomology, Volume 65, Issue 3, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are of major public health importance due to their role as vectors of mosquito‐borne pathogens and the impact of nuisance biting. Accurate geographical knowledge of mosquito fauna is the foundation of effective arbovirus surveillance and biosecurity.
Hollie J. Zimmermann, Iain S. Koolhof, Craig R. Williams, Cassie C. Jansen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of PCR, LAMP and HRM‐Based Molecular Species Diagnostic Tools for Identifying Four Agricultural Pests in the Genus Helicoverpa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 7, Page 900-913, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Within the subfamily Heliothinae, the genus Helicoverpa comprises several highly destructive agricultural pests, including H. armigera, H. assulta, H. punctigera and H. zea. These species cause significant global crop losses due to their wide host range, long‐distance migratory behaviour, and potential for interspecific hybridization.
Minseop Noh, Murtaza Khan, Minyoung Choi, Andreas Zwick, Juil Kim   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combined phylogenetic and geographic data can predict plant–pest interactions with high accuracy

New Phytologist, Volume 251, Issue 4, Page 2107-2123, August 2026.
Schematic overview of the study pipeline. Summary Non‐native plant pests can pose major threats to biodiversity, with destructive ecological and economic consequences. The ability to predict future threats would allow limited resources to be concentrated on managing the most serious risks. We built a Bayesian model to predict hosts at risk from Agrilus,
Elvira Hernández‐Gutiérrez, Richard A. Nichols, Laura J. Kelly   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tracing Narratives of Responsibility for Addressing Aotearoa New Zealand's Myrtle Rust Incursion 2016–2021

New Zealand Geographer, Volume 82, Issue 2, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Using the 2017 myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii) incursion into Aotearoa New Zealand as a case study, we analysed media articles to examine how roles and responsibilities of actors are framed in the biosecurity system. We reveal a multi‐layered, evolving and uncertain biosecurity system.
Robyn Kannemeyer, Peter Edwards, Gradon Diprose   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source