Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 13, 2023
Abstract
The
most
common
pest
infesting
Egyptian
cotton
plants
is
the
pink
bollworm
Pectinophora
gossypiella
(Saunders)
(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae).
Intensive
insecticide
applications
required
for
effective
control
in
production
season,
ensuing
resistance
problems.
Some
investigation
ideas
were
floating
sponsored
management.
Thus,
PCR
based
examination
of
population
DNA
diversity
athrough
differentiation
using
eight
Inter-Simple
Sequence
Repeats
(ISSRs)
primers
screening
genetic
and
between
some
field
populations
Sharkia,
Benisuef
Fayoum,
on
similarity
pattern
SDS-page
bands.
We
detected
117
loci
with
an
average
polymorphism
97.64%.
Genetic
distance
groups
calculated
UPMGA
phylogenetic
tree
constructed
primer
efficiency
calculated.
Principal
component,
correspondence
analysis
AMOVA
results
revealed
great
variance
populations.
Population
features
provided
moderate
level
gene
flow.
Infinite
distinguished
by
Fixation
index
Fst
across
genotypes
addition
to
number
identified
alleles
(Na)
(
Ne).
Estimated
Shannon’s
(I)
procedures
calculations
completed
as
inter-population
differences
Nei’s
(h)
Eveness
plus
estimated
species
richness.
All
indicates
a
high
variation
exists
among
three
geographical
sample
same
pest.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1904)
Published: May 5, 2024
Automated
sensors
have
potential
to
standardize
and
expand
the
monitoring
of
insects
across
globe.
As
one
most
scalable
fastest
developing
sensor
technologies,
we
describe
a
framework
for
automated,
image-based
nocturnal
insects—from
development
field
deployment
workflows
data
processing
publishing.
Sensors
comprise
light
attract
insects,
camera
collecting
images
computer
scheduling,
storage
processing.
Metadata
is
important
sampling
schedules
that
balance
capture
relevant
ecological
information
against
power
limitations.
Large
volumes
from
automated
systems
necessitate
effective
We
vision
approaches
detection,
tracking
classification
including
models
built
existing
aggregations
labelled
insect
images.
Data
account
inherent
biases.
advocate
explicitly
correct
bias
in
species
occurrence
or
abundance
estimates
resulting
imperfect
detection
individuals
present
during
occasions.
propose
ten
priorities
towards
step-change
vital
task
face
rapid
biodiversity
loss
global
threats.
This
article
part
theme
issue
‘Towards
toolkit
monitoring’.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1904)
Published: May 5, 2024
Insect
monitoring
is
pivotal
for
assessing
biodiversity
and
informing
conservation
strategies.
This
study
delves
into
the
complex
realm
of
insect
in
Global
South-world
developing
least-developed
countries
as
identified
by
United
Nations
Conference
on
Trade
Development-highlighting
challenges
proposing
strategic
solutions.
An
analysis
publications
from
1990
to
2024
reveals
an
imbalance
research
contributions
between
North
South,
highlighting
disparities
entomological
scarcity
taxonomic
expertise
South.
We
discuss
socio-economic
factors
that
exacerbate
issues,
including
funding
disparities,
collaboration,
infrastructure
deficits,
information
technology
obstacles
impact
local
currency
devaluation.
In
addition,
we
emphasize
crucial
role
environmental
shaping
diversity,
particularly
tropical
regions
facing
multiple
climate
change,
urbanization,
pollution
various
anthropogenic
activities.
also
stress
need
entomologists
advocate
ecosystem
services
provided
insects
addressing
issues.
To
enhance
capacity,
propose
strategies
such
community
engagement,
outreach
programmes
cultural
activities
instill
appreciation.
Further,
language
inclusivity
social
media
use
are
emphasized
effective
communication.
More
collaborations
with
counterparts,
areas
molecular
biology
remote
sensing,
suggested
technological
advancements.
conclusion,
advocating
these
strategies-global
collaborations,
a
diverse
integration
transverse
disciplines-aims
address
foster
inclusive,
sustainable
contributing
significantly
overall
health.
article
part
theme
issue
'Towards
toolkit
global
monitoring'.
Conservation Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(1)
Published: Aug. 8, 2023
Citizen
science
plays
a
crucial
role
in
helping
monitor
biodiversity
and
inform
conservation.
With
the
widespread
use
of
smartphones,
many
people
share
information
on
social
media,
but
this
is
still
not
widely
used
Focusing
Bangladesh,
tropical
megadiverse
mega-populated
country,
we
examined
importance
media
records
conservation
decision-making.
We
collated
species
distribution
for
birds
butterflies
from
Facebook
Global
Biodiversity
Information
Facility
(GBIF),
grouped
them
into
GBIF-only
combined
GBIF
data,
investigated
differences
identifying
critical
areas.
Adding
data
to
improved
accuracy
systematic
planning
assessments
by
additional
important
areas
northwest,
southeast,
central
parts
extending
priority
4,000-10,000
km
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1904)
Published: May 5, 2024
Technological
advancements
in
biological
monitoring
have
facilitated
the
study
of
insect
communities
at
unprecedented
spatial
scales.
The
progress
allows
more
comprehensive
coverage
diversity
within
a
given
area
while
minimizing
disturbance
and
reducing
need
for
extensive
human
labour.
Compared
with
traditional
methods,
these
novel
technologies
offer
opportunity
to
examine
patterns
that
were
previously
beyond
our
reach.
However,
address
pressing
scientific
inquiries
future,
data
must
be
easily
accessible,
interoperable
reusable
global
research
community.
Biodiversity
information
standards
platforms
provide
necessary
infrastructure
standardize
share
biodiversity
data.
This
paper
explores
possibilities
prerequisites
publishing
obtained
through
methods
GBIF,
most
infrastructure.
We
describe
essential
components
metadata
existing
occurrence
on
insects,
including
extensions.
By
addressing
current
opportunities,
limitations,
future
development
GBIF's
framework,
we
hope
encourage
researchers
both
contribute
further
models.
Wider
commitments
open
initiatives
will
promote
interoperability
support
cross-disciplinary
key
policy
indicators.
article
is
part
theme
issue
'Towards
toolkit
monitoring'.
Journal of Insect Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Aprostocetus
hagenowii
(Ratzburg)
is
a
generalist
parasitoid
of
cockroach
(Blattodea)
oothecae.
Previous
studies
examining
the
host
range
A.
have
largely
focused
on
cockroaches
economic
and
medical
importance,
which
represent
minority
species
in
an
order
filled
with
diverse
morphology,
behavior,
ecology.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
expand
known
emphasis
nonpest
as
well
pest
from
3
families
(Blattidae,
Corydiidae,
Ectobiidae).
Previously
recorded
were
also
reexamined.
Oothecae
17
exposed
hagenowii.
Three
new
recorded:
Blatta
lateralis
(Walker)
(Blattidae),
Neostylopyga
propinqua
(Shelford)
Parcoblatta
fulvescens
(Saussure
Zehntner)
(Ectobiidae).
Among
reexamined
Periplaneta
australasiae
(Fab.)
orientalis
L.
rhombifolia
(Stoll)
(Blattidae)
successfully
parasitized.
cuticle
thicknesses
7
species’
oothecae
investigated.
There
significant
differences
[Kruskal–Wallis:
each
zone
(below
keel,
side,
bottom)
measured
P
<
0.001]
thickness
among
measured.
Polyphaga
sassurei
(Dohrn)
(Corydiidae)
Eurycotis
floridana
had
thickest
cuticles
(each
>0.09
mm)
Blattella
germanica
(L.)
(Ectobiidae)
thinnest
<0.03
mm).
However,
mean
ovipositor
length
(0.92
mm
±
0.01
far
exceeded
Oothecal
alone
not
observed
determine
suitability
tested
for
