A subset of chemosensory genes differs between two populations of a specialized leaf beetle after host plant shift
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.4246
Abstract: Abstract Due to its fundamental role in shaping host selection behavior, we have analyzed the chemosensory repertoire of Chrysomela lapponica. This specialized leaf beetle evolved distinct populations which shifted from the ancestral host plant, willow… read more here.
Keywords: clap; plant; host plant; leaf beetle ... See more keywords
Inbreeding affects personality and fitness of a leaf beetle
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anbehav.2018.02.002
Abstract: Habitat loss and fragmentation, which are mostly anthropogenically caused, can lead to decreasing population sizes for many species. Consequently, the risk of inbreeding increases and inbreeding depression can be induced, which is likely to lead… read more here.
Keywords: leaf beetle; fitness; personality; inbreeding depression ... See more keywords
Costs and benefits of a leaf beetle Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program II. Cost-benefit analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/00049158.2018.1427415
Abstract: ABSTRACT Forest health and biosecurity programs rarely capture sufficient data to enable thorough cost-benefit analyses to be done. One notable exception has been Forestry Tasmania’s research project to develop and use an Integrated Pest Management… read more here.
Keywords: benefit; research; program; leaf beetle ... See more keywords
Insecticidal and morpho-physiological disorders caused by Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil on the elm leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola Müller (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1080/03235408.2020.1796902
Abstract: Abstract Elm leaf beetle, Xanthogaleruca luteola Müller (Col.: Chrysomelidae) a pest of ornamental elms. Thyme, Thymus vulgaris (Lamiaceae) is an important medicinal. In this study, effect of Thymus vulgaris L. essential oil was tested on… read more here.
Keywords: luteola ller; thymus vulgaris; beetle xanthogaleruca; leaf beetle ... See more keywords
Food Resource Sharing of Alder Leaf Beetle Specialists (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) as Potential Insect–Plant Interface for Horizontal Transmission of Endosymbionts
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DOI: 10.1093/ee/nvaa111
Abstract: Abstract Recent studies suggest that endosymbionts of herbivore insects can be horizontally transferred to other herbivores feeding on the same host plants, whereby the plant acts as an intermediate stage in the chain of transmission.… read more here.
Keywords: coleoptera chrysomelidae; plant; transmission; leaf beetle ... See more keywords
Genome assembly of the ragweed leaf beetle: a step forward to better predict rapid evolution of a weed biocontrol agent to environmental novelties.
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DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evaa102
Abstract: Rapid evolution of weed biological control agents (BCAs) to new biotic and abiotic conditions is poorly understood and so far, only little considered both in pre-release and post-release studies, despite potential major negative or positive… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; rapid evolution; genome assembly; evolution weed ... See more keywords
Repeated mating with the same male increases female longevity and fecundity in a polyandrous leaf beetle Galerucella birmanica (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/phen.12233
Abstract: Female multiple mating (polyandry) is widespread across Insecta, even if mating can be costly to females. To explain the evolution and maintenance of polyandry, several hypotheses, mainly focusing on the material (direct) and/or the genetic… read more here.
Keywords: longevity; polyandrous leaf; beetle galerucella; birmanica ... See more keywords
Colaphellus palaestinus Achard, a new leaf-beetle for Europe (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Chrysomelinae).
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DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4565.3.13
Abstract: Colaphellus palaestinus Achard, an alien invasive species is here reported for the first time for Europe. It was found for the first time in Malta in November 2017, and the year after thousands of individuals… read more here.
Keywords: achard new; palaestinus achard; europe; new leaf ... See more keywords
Genetic analysis reveals conspecificity of two nominal species of Anaphes fairyflies (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae), egg parasitoids of Oulema leaf beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) pests of cereal crops in Europe and of rice in East Asia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0273823
Abstract: Anaphes (Anaphes) flavipes (Foerster), a fairyfly (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) native of Europe, is an economically important egg parasitoid for the natural control of Oulema spp. leaf beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) pests of cereal crops such as barley,… read more here.
Keywords: egg; rice; beetle coleoptera; leaf beetle ... See more keywords
Enhanced toxicity of entomopathogenic fungi Beauveria bassiana with bacteria expressing immune suppressive dsRNA in a leaf beetle.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4358004
Abstract: The entomopathogenic fungus is recognized as an ideal alternative to chemical pesticides, nonetheless, its efficacy is often limited by insect's innate immune system. The suppression of the host immunity may overcome the obstacle and promote… read more here.
Keywords: beauveria bassiana; immune genes; toxicity; dsrna ... See more keywords
Genetic Architecture of Cereal Leaf Beetle Resistance in Wheat
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DOI: 10.3390/plants9091117
Abstract: Wheat production can be severely damaged by endemic and invasive insect pests. Here, we investigated resistance to cereal leaf beetle in a panel of 876 winter wheat cultivars, and dissected the genetic architecture underlying this… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; cereal leaf; leaf beetle; resistance ... See more keywords