Global distribution and sustainable management of Asian corn borer (ACB), Ostrinia furnacalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): recent advancement and future prospects
Bulletin of Entomological Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 16
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2025
Abstract
The
Asian
corn
borer
(ACB),
Ostrinia
furnacalis
(Guenée,
1854),
is
a
serious
pest
of
several
crops,
particularly
destructive
maize
and
other
cereals
throughout
most
Asia,
including
China,
the
Philippines,
Indonesia,
Malaysia,
Thailand,
Sri
Lanka,
India,
Bangladesh,
Japan,
Korea,
Vietnam,
Laos,
Myanmar,
Afghanistan,
Pakistan
Cambodia.
It
has
long
been
known
as
in
South-east
Asia
invaded
parts
Solomon
Islands,
Africa
certain
regions
Australia
Russia.
Consequently,
worldwide
efforts
have
increased
to
ensure
new
control
strategies
for
O.
management.
In
this
article,
we
provide
comprehensive
review
ACB
covering
its
(i)
distribution
(geographic
range
seasonal
variations),
(ii)
morphology
ecology
(taxonomy,
life-history,
host
plants
economic
importance)
(iii)
management
(which
include
agroecological
approaches,
mating
disruption,
integrated
genetic
chemical
well
biological
control).
Furthermore,
conclude
with
recommendations
some
suggestions
improving
eco-friendly
enhance
sustainable
infested
areas.
Язык: Английский
Fitness and mating compatibility of Rachiplusia nu strains exposed to soybean expressing Cry1Ac in Argentina
Bulletin of Entomological Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 9
Опубликована: Фев. 17, 2025
Abstract
Rachiplusia
nu
(Guenée)
(Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae)
is
a
significant
agricultural
pest
in
South
America
infesting
several
crops,
including
soybeans.
Bacillus
thuringiensis
(Berliner)
(Bt)
soybean,
expressing
Cry1Ac
protein,
widely
planted
as
control
method
for
numerous
lepidopteran
pests.
However,
insect
resistance
to
Bt
proteins
poses
threat
its
sustainability.
Recent
field
reports
from
Argentina,
Uruguay,
and
Brazil
have
documented
unexpected
injury
soybean
caused
by
R.
populations,
which
may
indicate
the
development
of
this
species.
This
study
aimed
evaluate
biological
performance,
reproductive
parameters,
compatibility
two
strains,
one
susceptible
(SS)
other
exhibiting
reduced
susceptibility
toxin
(RR),
when
reared
on
non-Bt
soybean.
Reproductive
between
strains
was
investigated
through
parental
hybrid
crosses,
evaluating
fecundity,
fertility,
mating
success.
SS
larvae
fed
with
failed
complete
their
life
cycle,
whereas
RR
exhibited
higher
survival
rates.
Egg
larval
stages
were
longer
Pupal
mass
lower
Bt-fed
resistant
strain,
although
did
not
reflect
fecundity
longevity.
Results
crosses
revealed
that
strain
displayed
success,
compared
treatment.
Hybrid
showed
evidence
prezygotic
postzygotic
incompatibility.
These
results
suggest
shift
protein
highlight
importance
implementing
robust
management
strategies
maintain
effectiveness
crops.
Язык: Английский
Diet suitability through biological parameters in Ostrinia furnacalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) clades
Entomological Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
54(7)
Опубликована: Июнь 28, 2024
Abstract
The
Asian
corn
borer
(ACB),
Ostrinia
furnacalis
,
(Lepidoptera:
Crambidae),
a
significant
threat
to
crops,
necessitates
comprehensive
research
on
its
populations,
across
multiple
clades.
This
study
addresses
the
efficacy
of
various
diets,
such
as
an
antibiotic
mixed
diet
amoxicillin
with
artificial
diet,
wheat
germ
flour
and
fresh
leaves,
for
successful
mass
rearing
three
clades
O.
investigates
variations
among
insects
reared
under
laboratory
conditions.
We
validate
these
findings
using
biological
attributes.
Notably,
clade
III
demonstrated
enhanced
characteristics
in
contrast
I
II,
higher
growth
indexes
observed
during
rearing.
Through
revealing
suitable
clade,
this
advances
our
understanding
dynamics
offers
valuable
insights
practical
applications
integrated
pest
management
program.
Язык: Английский