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Susceptibility of different grape varieties to Drosophila suzukii oviposition [PDF]

, 2016
In laboratory no-choice trials, we found significant differences in susceptibility of eleven different grape varieties to oviposition of D. suzukii. However, there was no obvious effect of berry color on oviposition, since varieties with dark berries ...
Cahenzli, Fabian, Daniel, Claudia
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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

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

Transcriptomics Unveil Dsx1 as a Critical Regulator in Sexual Dimorphism of Crustaceans

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Sexually dimorphic traits are involved in reproductive competition and are shaped by sex‐biased gene expression. This study identifies Dsx1 as a key male‐biased gene in Morinoia aosen and demonstrates through RNA interference that its disruption feminizes male‐specific T3 leg structures.
Yan Tong, Wenpei Xin, Zeyu Liu, Yami Zheng, Mengyi Huang, Hongguang Liu, Decai Lu, Wei Peng, Zhonge Hou   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plant Domestication Affects the Oviposition Behavior and Performance of Ganaspis kimorum, a Parasitoid of Drosophila suzukii

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
In this study, we investigated the effects of blueberry domestication on the oviposition behavior and performance of Ganaspis kimorum, a parasitoid of Drosophila suzukii. Domestication of blueberries reduced the oviposition‐searching behavior of the parasitoid but enhanced parasitoid performance, including offspring performance. Additionally, blueberry
Yahel Ben‐Zvi, Cesar Rodriguez‐Saona
wiley   +1 more source

New set of microsatellite markers for the spotted-wing Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): A promising molecular tool for inferring the invasion history of this major insect pest

European Journal of Entomology, 2015
Historical and observational data for invasive species are often sparse and incomplete, so molecular genetic markers are increasingly used and have proved to be efficient tools to make inferences about invasion histories.
Antoine FRAIMOUT, Anne LOISEAU, Donald K. PRICE, Anne XUÉREB, MARTIN Jean-François, Renaud VITALIS, Simon FELLOUS, Vincent DEBAT, Arnaud ESTOUP   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Drosophila suzukii control using Kaolin, lime and rock dusts. [PDF]

, 2018
The Spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, is an invasive pest in Europe and North America, infesting various soft-skinned fruits. Because D. suzukii attacks ripening fruits shortly before harvest, only insecticides with short pre-harvest intervals
Cahenzli, Fabian, Daniel, Claudia, Strack, Timo   +2 more
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Substrate Preference of Black Soldier Fly Larvae Is Influenced by Rearing History

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
BSF larvae were reared under six different conditions: low, medium, or high larval density and on low, medium, and high‐water feeds to investigate feed choice behaviour. Larvae reared under all six conditions preferred substrate colonised by conspecifics. Low‐water feed caused slower larval growth and development.
Yvonne Kortsmit, Tomer First, Marcel Dicke, Joop J. A. van Loon   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated airborne pest monitoring of drosophila suzukii in crops and natural habitats [PDF]

, 2018
Drosophila suzukii has become a serious pest in Europe attacking many soft-skinned crops such as several berry species and grapevines since its spread in 2008 to Spain and Italy.
Fahrentrapp, Johannes, Green, David R., Lammert, Kooistra, Roosjen, Peter   +3 more
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Laboratory Biology, Immature and Adult Morphology of Trichopria drosophilae (Perkins) (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), Parasitoids of Drosophila Flies

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
This study investigates the laboratory biology and morphology of the parasitoid Trichopria drosophilae, which targets Drosophila flies, including the invasive Drosophila suzukii. Key findings include a detailed description of the parasitoid's egg, three larval instars, and pupal stage, as well as unique behaviors such as siblicide and encapsulation in ...
Alex Gumovsky, Jana Collatz, Lesia Tymochko, Lars Krogmann   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source