Ecosystem responses to the eradication of common carpCyprinus carpiousing rotenone from a reservoir in South Africa
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DOI: 10.1002/aqc.3463
Abstract: Department of Ecology and Resource Management, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, Makhanda, South Africa Department of Entomology and Arachnology, Albany Museum, Makhanda, South Africa Biodiversity Capabilities, CapeNature, Bridgetown,… read more here.
Keywords: entomology; south; makhanda south; ecology ... See more keywords
Global insect decline is the result of wilful political failure: A battle plan for entomology
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9417
Abstract: Abstract The Millennium Ecosystem Assessment assessed ecosystem change, human wellbeing and scientific evidence for sustainable use of biological systems. Despite intergovernmental acknowledgement of the problem, global ecological decline has continued, including declines in insect biodiversity,… read more here.
Keywords: insects; insect decline; entomology; battle plan ... See more keywords
Description of immature stages of Thanatophilus sinuatus (Coleoptera: Silphidae)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-019-02040-1
Abstract: Necrophagous beetles of genus Thanatophilus are well recognized as a group of beetles with a high potential utility in forensic entomology. They can be used to estimate postmortem interval (PMI) or validate the value for… read more here.
Keywords: instar species; description immature; immature stages; description ... See more keywords
Review of Synthesiomyia nudiseta (Diptera: Muscidae) as a useful tool in forensic entomology
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DOI: 10.1007/s00414-021-02543-w
Abstract: Synthesiomyia nudiseta (van der Wulp, 1883) is a synanthropic muscid found in tropical and subtropical zones around the world. The larvae of this species are a secondary agent of myiasis with necrophagous habits and play… read more here.
Keywords: forensic entomology; synthesiomyia nudiseta; review synthesiomyia; entomology ... See more keywords
A legacy of mosquito control through wetland management: a tribute to William E. Walton and his contributions to science and entomology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11273-021-09813-9
Abstract: Professor William E. Walton (1956–2020) was a giant in the field of mosquito control through wetland management. His early work in aquatic ecology led to an outstanding academic career in the Department of Entomology, at… read more here.
Keywords: management; mosquito control; entomology; william walton ... See more keywords
Dissecting cricket genomes for the advancement of entomology and entomophagy
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DOI: 10.1007/s12551-021-00924-4
Abstract: Significant advances in biophysical methods such as next-generation sequencing technologies have now opened the way to conduct evolutionary and applied research based on the genomic information of greatly diverse insects. Crickets belonging to Orthoptera (Insecta:… read more here.
Keywords: entomology; insects; genomes advancement; cricket genomes ... See more keywords
Optimization of Methodology for Rearing Spodoptera albula on Artificial Diet
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-017-0490-6
Abstract: Advances in techniques for rearing insects on artificial diets are fundamental to solving issues of basic and applied entomology. In this study, we evaluated the development of Spodoptera albula (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on three artificial… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; albula; spodoptera albula; methodology rearing ... See more keywords
Insects Associated with Pig Carrion in Two Environments of the Brazilian Savanna
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-017-0518-y
Abstract: Studies of carrion fauna have increased in Brazil and have contributed to the knowledge of this fauna in the national territory. Brazil has continental dimensions and presents various biomes in its territorial area. Most of… read more here.
Keywords: insects; savanna; carrion two; two environments ... See more keywords
Epigenetic Molecular Mechanisms in Insects
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-020-00777-8
Abstract: Insects are the largest animal group on Earth both in biomass and diversity. Their outstanding success has inspired genetics and developmental research, allowing the discovery of dynamic process explaining extreme phenotypic plasticity and canalization. Epigenetic… read more here.
Keywords: insects; epigenetic molecular; mechanisms insects; entomology ... See more keywords
The Gender Gap in Brazilian Entomology: an Analysis of the Academic Scenario
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DOI: 10.1007/s13744-021-00918-7
Abstract: Although women are about half of world’s population, they are underrepresented in many sectors including academia and the research scenario in general. Gender gap in Entomology has been pointed out in other publications; however, data… read more here.
Keywords: scenario; gender; entomology; brazilian entomology ... See more keywords
Moths and Butterflies (Lepidoptera)
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DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-814043-7.00021-2
Abstract: Abstract Most moths and butterflies of medical-veterinary importance are members of the following four superfamilies: Bombycoidea, Noctuoidea, Papilionoidea, and Zygaenoidea. At least 14 families, representing more than 100 species worldwide, have caterpillars (larvae) with stinging… read more here.
Keywords: moths butterflies; butterflies lepidoptera; entomology;