Insect behavior and control techniques

Altitude-mediated niche partitioning between Dacus bivittatus and Dacus punctatifrons along an elevational transect in the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

The study examines resource partitioning between two fruit fly species along an elevation gradient, finding altitude influences their seasonal activity and niche overlap.

Rearing Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae) from field-collected Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica): 2. Methods to improve overwintering, adult emergence and longevity

This study improves rearing techniques for Istocheta aldrichi by optimizing overwintering, emergence timing, and adult longevity through environmental manipulation.

Rearing Istocheta aldrichi (Diptera: Tachinidae) from field-collected Japanese beetles (Popillia japonica): 1. Methods to improve insect collection and parasitoid pupariation

This study evaluates methods to improve the collection and rearing of the parasitoid Istocheta aldrichi from field-collected Japanese beetles, finding that collection timing, method, and rearing conditions affect pupariation and emergence.

Context-dependent oviposition reveals strong association between acceptance and preference in the Mediterranean fruit fly

This study investigates how visual and olfactory cues influence oviposition acceptance and preference in Mediterranean fruit flies, finding a strong correlation between the two.

Asymmetric biparental but inefficient horizontal transmission of paralysis-causing sigmavirus in Queensland fruit fly

The paper investigates the transmission and effects of Sigmavirus tryoni in Queensland fruit flies, finding asymmetric biparental but inefficient horizontal transmission and fitness impacts.

Island invasions by the non-native vinegar fly Drosophila suzukii and its parasitoid wasps

The paper examines the distribution of Drosophila suzukii and its parasitoids across islands, finding that parasitoids are less common and do not suppress host populations effectively.

Comparative studies of transmission mode and localisation patterns of common RNA viruses in Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) reveal most are vertically transmitted

The paper investigates RNA virus transmission and tissue tropism in Queensland fruit flies, finding most are vertically transmitted with distinct tissue localization patterns.

Clove-derived eugenol induces strong avoidance behaviour in the invasive fruit fly, Drosophila suzukii

This study shows that clove-derived eugenol repels and reduces the fitness of Drosophila suzukii through behavioral and molecular mechanisms.

Laboratory rearing of the broad-nosed weevil Scepticus tigrinus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) using artificial and plant-based diets

This study develops a combined diet-rearing protocol for Scepticus tigrinus that improves pupation success compared to artificial or plant-based diets alone.

Effect of egg irradiation on development and sterility of wild-type and Wolbachia trans-infected Aedes aegypti mosquito vectors

This study investigates X-ray irradiation of Aedes aegypti eggs to sterilize wild-type and Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes, finding lower irradiation doses needed for Wolbachia-infected eggs.

Development of an eco-friendly RNAi yeast attractive targeted sugar bait that silences the Shaker gene in spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii

The paper develops an RNAi yeast bait that targets the Shaker gene in SWD, causing high mortality without affecting other dipterans.

Sterile insect technique reduces cabbage maggot (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) infestation in root crucifers in Canada

This study evaluates the sterile insect technique (SIT) for reducing cabbage maggot infestation in root crucifers, showing significant reductions in infestations and suggesting it as an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical control.

CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of the white-eye gene in the tephritid pest Bactrocera zonata

The paper develops a genetic tool for Bactrocera zonata by creating a chromosome-level genome and CRISPR/Cas9-induced white-eye mutants to aid in Genetic Sexing Strain development.

The assembly of Y chromosome reveals amplification of genes regulating male fertility in Bactrocera dorsalis

The paper assembles the Y chromosome of Bactrocera dorsalis, identifies amplified genes related to male fertility, and suggests their role in high fecundity.

Population dynamics of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in a semirural area under subtropical monsoon climate of Bangladesh

The paper surveys fruit fly populations in Bangladesh, identifying new species and analyzing factors influencing their abundance.

X-ray irradiation hinders flight ability of Cydia pomonella male moths by energy metabolism dysfunction

This study shows X-ray irradiation impairs flight in Cydia pomonella male moths by disrupting energy metabolism, and suggests decanoic acid and citric acid can restore flight capacity.

Experimental assessment of 3D-printed traps and chemical attractants for the collection of wild Drosophila melanogaster

The paper evaluates 3D-printed traps and chemical attractants for collecting wild Drosophila melanogaster, finding banana-based odorants more effective than marula-derived ones.

Developing heterospecific Sterile Insect Technique for pest control: insights from the spotted wing fly Drosophila suzukii

This study explores using heterospecific sterile males to control Drosophila suzukii by exploiting reproductive interference, showing they reduce pest fitness through mating.

Strength of enemy release from parasitoids is context-dependent in the invasive African Fig Fly, Zaprionus indianus

This study shows that the African fig fly Zaprionus indianus benefits from enemy release against parasitoids, but this advantage depends on competitor species and larval density.

A comparative assessment of self-limiting genetic control strategies for population suppression

This study compares self-limiting genetic control strategies for pest population suppression using simulations, finding some are safer, more flexible, and cost-effective than traditional methods.

Fluorescent-based sex-separation technique in major invasive crop pest, Drosophila suzukii

The paper develops a fluorescence-based sex-separation technique for Drosophila suzukii using a transgenic reporter system called SEPARATOR.

Near-infrared spectroscopy discriminates mass-reared sterile and wild tsetse flies

This study uses near-infrared spectroscopy to distinguish between wild and lab-reared tsetse flies, achieving 86% accuracy and improving to 88% with irradiation of lab-reared flies.

The genetic basis of the black pupae phenotype in tephritid fruit flies

This study identifies a large deletion at the ebony locus causing the black pupae phenotype in Anastrepha ludens and validates its function across six tephritid species.

A fluorescent sex-sorting technique for insects with the demonstration in Drosophila melanogaster

The paper develops a sex-sorting technique for insects using fluorescent proteins and differential splicing in Drosophila melanogaster.

Gene drive and genetic sex conversion in the global agricultural pest Ceratitis capitata

This paper demonstrates the feasibility of using CRISPR-Cas9 gene drives in the medfly to achieve sex conversion and female sterility, offering a strategy for pest population suppression.

Rapid and sensitive on-site genetic diagnostics of pest fruit flies using CRISPR-Cas12a

This paper presents a CRISPR-Cas12a assay for rapid, on-site detection of Bactrocera zonata and Ceratitis capitata, demonstrating high specificity and sensitivity for pest monitoring.

Engineered sex distortion in the global agricultural pest Ceratitis capitata

The paper engineers sex distortion in Ceratitis capitata using CRISPR/Cas9 and Cas12a to bias sex ratios towards males.

Decoding the reproductive system of the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae

The paper analyzes the reproductive system of the olive fruit fly through transcriptomic and genomic studies, identifying genes involved in mating and potential targets for pest control.

Maleness-on-the-Y (MoY) orchestrates male sex determination in major agricultural fruit fly pests

The paper identifies a Y-linked gene, MoY, essential for male sex determination in medflies and shows its conservation across multiple fruit fly species, enabling potential genetic control strategies.

Transforming Insect Population Control with Precision Guided Sterile Males

This paper describes a CRISPR-based method called precision guided SIT (pgSIT) that produces 100% sterile male insects, enhancing the scalability and effectiveness of insect population control.