Olfactory co‐receptor is involved in host recognition and oviposition in Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.1111/imb.12643
Abstract: Common ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is a notorious invasive weed that has spread across most temperate regions of the world. The beetle (Ophraella communa) is considered to be an effective control agent against A. artemisiifolia. As… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; oviposition; communa; host ... See more keywords
The hsp70 new functions as a regulator of reproduction both female and male in Ophraella communa
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DOI: 10.3389/fmolb.2022.931525
Abstract: Heat shock proteins (Hsps) function as molecular chaperones that enable organisms to withstand stress and maintain normal life activities. In this study, we identified heat shock protein 70 (encoded by hsp70), which exhibits a higher… read more here.
Keywords: ochsp70 expression; ophraella communa; expression; communa ... See more keywords
Physiological Metabolic Responses of Ophraella communa to High Temperature Stress
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01053
Abstract: Considering the predicted rising temperatures under current climate change and heat wave scenarios, organisms are expected to suffer more intense and frequent thermal stress. Induced heat is accumulated by organisms and can cause a variety… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; thermal stress; sugar content; total sugar ... See more keywords
Investigating the Current and Future Co-Occurrence of Ambrosia artemisiifolia and Ophraella communa in Europe through Ecological Modelling and Remote Sensing Data Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16183416
Abstract: The common ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia has spread throughout Europe since the 1800s, infesting croplands and causing severe allergic reactions. Recently, the ragweed leaf beetle Ophraella communa was found in Italy and Switzerland; considering that it… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; sensing data; ambrosia artemisiifolia; remote sensing ... See more keywords
Scanning Electron Microscopic Analysis of Antennal Sensilla and Tissue-Expression Profiles of Chemosensory Protein Genes in Ophraella communa (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13020183
Abstract: Simple Summary Leaf beetle Ophraella communa is considered an effective biocontrol agent against the common ragweed Ambrosia artemisiifolia. However, there are no studies that assess the antennal sensilla and chemosensory proteins expression profiles of O.… read more here.
Keywords: antennae; ophraella communa; microscopy; expression ... See more keywords
Effects of Fluctuating Thermal Regimes on Life History Parameters and Body Size of Ophraella communa
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DOI: 10.3390/insects13090821
Abstract: Simple Summary The ragweed is a global problem with its wide distribution and substantial economic and ecological cost. The ragweed beetle is an effective biological control agent for ragweed. With the increasing challenges of climate… read more here.
Keywords: ragweed beetle; ophraella communa; rate; life ... See more keywords
Characterization and Functional Analysis of OcomOBP7 in Ophraella communa Lesage
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DOI: 10.3390/insects14020190
Abstract: Simple Summary Ophraella communa Lesage is a specific biological control agent of the invasive weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. Understanding the molecular mechanism by which O. communa recognizes A. artemisiifolia will help improve its bio-control effect.… read more here.
Keywords: ophraella communa; communa; ocomobp7; communa lesage ... See more keywords
The Balkans invaded – first record of Ophraella communa LeSage, 1986 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Croatia
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DOI: 10.3391/bir.2019.8.3.07
Abstract: Ophraella communa was found for the first time in Croatia. After the accidental discovery, further work was done to ascertain its extent of occurrence, density of adults and severity of host plant attack. Additional data… read more here.
Keywords: croatia; invaded first; balkans invaded; ophraella communa ... See more keywords