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1. An Overview of “Insect Biodiversity”

Author:
Giorgia Sollai; Paolo Solari
Source:
Diversity 2022 v.14 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
1424-2818
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; animals; biodiversity;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... Insects comprise more than half of all described species in the animal kingdom and account for a considerable proportion of all biodiversity on the planet [...] ...
DOI:
10.3390/d14020134

2. Adaptation to urban environments

Author:
Sarah E. Diamond; Eric G. Prileson; Ryan A. Martin
Source:
Current opinion in insect science 2022 v.51 no. pp. 100893
ISSN:
2214-5745
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; asymmetry; phenotype; urbanization;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Despite widespread evidence of urban evolution, the adaptive nature of these changes is often unclear. We review different phenotypic and molecular lines of evidence used for assessing urban adaptation, discussing the benefits and limitations of each approach, and rare examples of their integration. We then provide a synthesis of local adaptation to urban and rural environments. These data were dr ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cois.2022.100893

3. Evolution of germ plasm assembly and function among the insects

Author:
Allison Kemph; Jeremy A Lynch
Source:
Current opinion in insect science 2022 v.50 pp. 100883
ISSN:
2214-5745
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; evolution; genes; germ cells; germplasm;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Germ plasm is a substance capable of driving naive cells toward the germ cell fate. Germ plasm has had multiple independent origins, and takes on diverse forms and functions throughout animals, including in insects. We describe here recent advances in the understanding of the evolution of germ plasm in insects. A major theme that has emerged is the complex and convoluted interactions of germ plasm ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cois.2022.100883

4. Evolution of the dorsoventral axis in insects: the changing role of Bone Morphogenetic Proteins

Author:
Daniel Bressan; Helena Marcolla Araujo
Source:
Current opinion in insect science 2022 v.49 pp. 1-7
ISSN:
2214-5745
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Drosophila melanogaster; coevolution; genome; ligands;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Embryonic dorsal-ventral (DV) patterning by Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) is a conserved feature of Bilateria, based on graded BMP activity set up by diffusible BMP ligands and Chordin/Sog antagonists. In the fly Drosophila melanogaster BMP function is secondary to patterning by the Toll pathway, suggesting a more restricted role for BMPs in insects. With widespread genome sequencing technolo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cois.2021.09.004

5. Spatial tuning of translational optic flow responses in hawkmoths of varying body size

Author:
Rebecca Grittner; Emily Baird; Anna Stöckl
Source:
Journal of comparative physiology 2022 v.208 no.2 pp. 279-296
ISSN:
0340-7594
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Sphingidae; body size; flight; hummingbirds;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... To safely navigate their environment, flying insects rely on visual cues, such as optic flow. Which cues insects can extract from their environment depends closely on the spatial and temporal response properties of their visual system. These in turn can vary between individuals that differ in body size. How optic flow-based flight control depends on the spatial structure of visual cues, and how th ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00359-021-01530-1

6. A co-expression vector for baculovirus-mediated protein expression in mammalian cells

Author:
Wenjun Guo; Mengmeng Wang; Lei Chen
Source:
Biochemical and biophysical research communications 2022 v.594 pp. 69-73
ISSN:
0006-291X
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; humans; protein synthesis; research; toxicity; viruses;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... BacMam system utilizes baculovirus to deliver exogenous genes into mammalian cells and is extensively used for recombinant production of eukaryotic proteins. Here, we described the development of a BacMam vector (pBMCL1), which allows convenient tracing of virus production, provides higher infection efficiency towards mammalian cells, minimizes unwanted transcription of toxic genes in insect cells ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.01.056

7. Foraging behavior plasticity in antlion larvae Myrmeleon brasiliensis (Neuroptera, Myrmeleontidae)

Author:
Alfredo Raúl Abot; Edihanne Gamarra Arguelho; Tatiane do Nascimento Lima
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2022 v.42 no.1 pp. 591-595
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Myrmeleon; ecosystems; phenotype; phenotypic plasticity; reproduction;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The biotic and abiotic factors of an ecosystem exert an influence on the behavior and survival of organisms, which adapt to changes in these factors to ensure their reproduction and survival. Phenotypic plasticity regards any type of change induced by the environment without the need for genetic modifications. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether the investment of the antlion, Myrm ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00577-6

8. Hans-Joachim Pflüger: scientist, citizen, cosmopolitan

Author:
Carsten Duch; Ansgar Büschges
Source:
Journal of comparative physiology 2022 v.208 no.3 pp. 457-461
ISSN:
0340-7594
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; curriculum; locomotion; neurophysiology; personality; scientists; Germany;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... On January 25, 2022, Professor Hans-Joachim Pflüger passed away. Hans-Joachim Pflüger conducted research in the field of neuroethology, with a focus on the development, anatomy, and function of sensorimotor networks underlying insect locomotion. As founding member and one of the presidents of the German Neuroscience Society, Hans-Joachim Pflüger was a driving force behind the development of the Ne ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00359-022-01550-5

9. Morphology, distribution and abundance of antennal sensilla in four ant species (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) having mutualistic relationship with aphids

Author:
Hridisha Nandana Hazarika; Bulbuli Khanikor
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2022 v.42 no.2 pp. 1837-1850
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Monomorium; Paratrechina longicornis; honeydew; pedicel; sensilla;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The mutualistic relationship that occurs between aphids and ants is based on food sources and protection. Honeydew, a rich nutrient source produced by the aphids is utilized by the ants and in turn, they protect the aphids from their natural enemies. The interaction between ants and aphids is chemically mediated and antennal sensilla play an important role in it. In the present investigation, four ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00711-4

10. Agronomic Factors Influencing Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Infestation and Damage and Its Co-Occurrence with Stemborers in Maize Cropping Systems in Kenya

Author:
Daniel Munyao Mutyambai; Saliou Niassy; Paul-André Calatayud; Sevgan Subramanian
Source:
Insects 2022 v.13 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2075-4450
Subject:
boring insects,   etc   ; Spodoptera frugiperda; altitude; corn; irrigation; Kenya;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a serious invasive pest of maize that has been established in Kenya since 2016. Little is known about its co-occurrence with resident stemborers, relative infestation and damage and how agronomic factors influence its infestation and damage in maize cropping systems across different agro-ecological zones. This study ...
DOI:
10.3390/insects13030266

11. Diversity begets diversity: Low resource heterogeneity reduces the diversity of nut‐nesting ants in rubber plantations

Author:
Bai‐Ge Miao; Yan‐Qiong Peng; Da‐Rong Yang; Benoit Guénard; Cong Liu
Source:
Insect science 2022 v.29 no.3 pp. 932-941
ISSN:
1672-9609
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; ecosystems; phylogeny; rain forests; rubber; species richness;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... One of the most general patterns in ecology is the positive relationship between environmental heterogeneity and local diversity. On the one hand, increased resource heterogeneity provides more resources for diverse consumers in the community. On the other hand, increased structural heterogeneity creates variation in the environment's physical structure, thus allowing the coexistence of diverse sp ...
DOI:
10.1111/1744-7917.12964

12. Diversity, peak period of visit and relative abundance of insect forager complex with special reference to syrphid flies on rapeseed

Author:
M. Sonowal Bora; M.K. Deka; S.S. Borah
Source:
Journal of entomological research 2022 v.46 no.1 pp. 163-167
ISSN:
0974-4576
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Episyrphus balteatus; ecosystems; rapeseed; research; species richness;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Among all the insect foragers A. cerana was found to be more dominant (9.38%) and their peak period of visit was in between 09.00 - 10.00 hours. It was also observed that all the foragers were more active during the forenoon hours. The species richness, dominance and distribution of Syrphid flies on rapeseed (var. TS-38) were also recorded during the study. A total of 27 foragers belonging to 4 or ...
DOI:
10.5958/0974-4576.2022.00029.9

13. Effect of aphid biology and morphology on plant virus transmission

Author:
Wikum H Jayasinghe; Md Shamim Akhter; Kenji Nakahara; Midatharahally N Maruthi
Source:
Pest management science 2022 v.78 no.2 pp. 416-427
ISSN:
1526-498X
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Aphidoidea; crop production; pest management; virus transmission;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Aphids severely affect crop production by transmitting many plant viruses. Viruses are obligate intracellular pathogens that mostly depend on vectors for their transmission and survival. A majority of economically important plant viruses are transmitted by aphids. They transmit viruses either persistently (circulative or non‐circulative) or non‐persistently. Plant virus transmission by insects is ...
DOI:
10.1002/ps.6629

14. Exploration of the homology among the muscles associated with the female genitalia of the three suborders of Psocodea (Insecta)

Author:
Zixin Cheng; Kazunori Yoshizawa
Source:
Arthropod structure & development 2022 v.66 pp. 101141
ISSN:
1467-8039
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Psocodea; arthropods; female genitalia; monophyly; muscles; ovipositor;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... By using μCT technology, we reconstructed 3D models of the female genital structures and associated muscles of seven species from three suborders of Psocodea (free-living species only, formerly known as independent insect order “Psocoptera”). The homology of the female genital structures and associated muscles of different species is discussed. A total of 21 muscle groups were observed, and except ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.asd.2022.101141

15. The RNA Secondary Structure Analysis Reveals Potential for Emergence of Pathogenic Flaviviruses

Author:
Bibhudutta Mishra; Raviprasad Aduri
Source:
Food and environmental virology 2022 v.14 no.1 pp. 10-29
ISSN:
1867-0334
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Flavivirus; RNA; genome; pathogenesis; people; topology; virology;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The Flavivirus genus is divided into four groups: Mosquito-borne flaviviruses, Tick-borne flaviviruses, no-known vector flaviviruses, and Insect specific flaviviruses. Millions of people are affected worldwide every year due to the flaviviral infections. The 5' UTR of the RNA genome plays a critical role in the biology of flaviviruses. To explore any correlation between the topology of the 5' UTR ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12560-021-09502-z

16. Tripartite interactions: how immunity, microbiota and pathogens interact and affect pathogen virulence evolution

Author:
Sophie AO Armitage; Elke Genersch; Dino P McMahon; Charlotte Rafaluk-Mohr; Jens Rolff
Source:
Current opinion in insect science 2022 v.50 pp. 100871
ISSN:
2214-5745
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; evolution; immunopathology; immunosuppression; intestinal microorganisms; pathogens; virulence;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... The bipartite interactions between insect hosts and their bacterial gut microbiota, or their bacterial pathogens, are empirically and theoretically well-explored. However, direct, and indirect tripartite interactions will also likely occur inside a host. These interactions will almost certainly affect the trajectory of pathogen virulence evolution, an area that is currently under researched. The i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cois.2021.12.011

17. Wolbachia in scale insects: a distinct pattern of infection frequencies and potential transfer routes via ant associates

Author:
Ehsan Sanaei; Yen‐Po Lin; Lyn G. Cook; Jan Engelstädter
Source:
Environmental microbiology 2022 v.24 no.3 pp. 1326-1339
ISSN:
1462-2912
Subject:
scale insects,   etc   ; Wolbachia; arthropods; data collection; pest control;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Wolbachia is one of the most successful endosymbiotic bacteria of arthropods. Known as the ‘master of manipulation’, Wolbachia can induce a wide range of phenotypes in its host that can have far‐reaching ecological and evolutionary consequences and may be exploited for disease and pest control. However, our knowledge of Wolbachia's distribution and the infection rate is unevenly distributed across ...
DOI:
10.1111/1462-2920.15833

18. “Bumble bees” invitro rearing methods – a review

Author:
Harish K Sharma; Diksha Devi; Meena Thakur; Kiran Rana; Hema Prashad
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2022 v.42 no.2 pp. 1045-1057
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Bombus; commercialization; diapause; hygiene; oviposition; pollination; India;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Bumble bees belong to the genus Bombus, order Hymenoptera and family Bombidae, which includes approximately 250 species all over the world, out of which 48 species are found in India. Bumble bees are effective pollinators with high pollination efficiency and increasing demand of pollination services has highlighted the concept of commercialization of these pollinators. They generally have an annua ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00675-5

19. In vitro transmission of 16SrIV phytoplasmas to coconut plants by Haplaxius crudus in Yucatan, Mexico

Author:
María Narváez; Germán Nic-Matos; Carlos Oropeza
Source:
3 Biotech 2022 v.12 no.1 pp. 5
ISSN:
2190-572X
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; Cocos nucifera; Phytoplasma; coconuts; leaves; micropropagation; Florida; Mexico;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The coconut palm is an important crop worldwide. In America, it is affected by lethal yellowing (LY) disease, associated with the presence of 16SrIV ribosomal group phytoplasmas. Studies in Florida using insect-proof cages indicate Haplaxius crudus as a vector of LY phytoplasmas to palm species, including coconut. Here, an in vitro transmission system was used to verify that H. crudus collected in ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13205-021-03069-z

20. Insect egg morphology: evolution, development, and ecology

Author:
Seth Donoughe
Source:
Current opinion in insect science 2022 v.50 pp. 100868
ISSN:
2214-5745
Subject:
insects,   etc   ; ecology; embryogenesis; evolution; life history; morphogenesis; oviposition; secretion;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The insect egg can be viewed through many lenses: it is the single-celled developmental stage, a resource investment in the next generation, an unusually large and complex cell type, and the protective vessel for embryonic development. In this review, I describe the morphological diversity of insect eggs and then identify recent advances in understanding the patterns of egg evolution, the cellular ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cois.2021.12.008