New Insights into the Phenology and Overwintering Biology of Glyptapanteles porthetriae, a Parasitoid of Lymantria dispar [PDF]
InsectsGlyptapanteles porthetriae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is a solitary larval endoparasitoid of the spongy moth, Lymantria dispar (Lepidoptera: Erebidae). Previous studies suggested that only the spring generation of the wasp parasitizes early instars of L ...
Thomas Zankl, Christa Schafellner
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Adaptive capacity of Asian populations of Lymantria dispar to non preferred plants during northward expansion [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) is one of the most widespread insect defoliators in the Holarctic, with a capacity to form regular large-scale outbreaks.
E. L. Arzhanova +5 more
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Biochemical Responses in Populus tremula: Defending against Sucking and Leaf-Chewing Insect Herbivores [PDF]
PlantsThe main biochemical traits were estimated in poplar leaves under biotic attack (aphids and spongy moth infestation). Changes in the abundance of bioactive compounds in genetically uniform individuals of European aspen (Populus tremula), such as proline,
Filip Pastierovič +6 more
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Virulence and genome analysis of baculovirus isolates from different Lymantria dispar populations [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe spongy moth Lymantria dispar L. is a major forest pest causing substantial economic damage in Holarctic region. Lymantria dispar multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus isolates (LdMNPVs) have demonstrated significant potential as biological control agents ...
Y. Akhanaev +13 more
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Suitability of Three Trunk Traps for Capturing Larvae of Lymantria dispar (L.) (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) [PDF]
InsectsIn this paper, we present the results of field investigations on the suitability of three types of trunk traps (‘Commercial 1’, ‘Commercial 2’, and ‘Prototype’) for capturing spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) larvae in two areas with different climates and ...
Tanja Bohinc +14 more
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Forest defoliation by an invasive outbreak insect: Catastrophic consequences for a charismatic mega moth [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionEarth is now experiencing declines in insect abundance and diversity unparalleled in human history. The drivers underlying those declines are many, complex, and incompletely known.
Richard L. Lindroth +3 more
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European Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) (Lepidoptera) outbreaks in some regions of European Russia in 2023 [PDF]
E3S Web of ConferencesA study was conducted to investigate the distribution and significant increase in the abundance of Lymantria dispar within the forest-steppe zone of European Russia, encompassing the regions of Ryazan, Moscow, Vladimir, and Ulyanovsk.
Ruchin Alexander +2 more
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Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth [PDF]
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 +3 more
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Identification of potential insect ecological interactions using a metabarcoding approach [PDF]
PeerJSpecies interactions are challenging to quantify, particularly when they happen cryptically. Molecular methods have become a key tool to uncover these interactions when they leave behind a DNA trace from the interacting organism (e.g., pollen on a bee ...
Nicole D. Borsato +7 more
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Mesocarnivore sensitivity to natural and anthropogenic disturbance leads to declines in occurrence and concern for species persistence [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionUnderstanding mesocarnivore responses to both natural and anthropogenic disturbance is crucial for understanding species' potential to maintain landscape persistence into the future. We examined the response of five mesocarnivore species (bobcat, coyote,
Laken S. Ganoe +3 more
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