Insect behavior and control techniques

Comparing pest survey methods through detection probability: seasonal and abundance-dependent detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula, Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)

The paper evaluates three pest survey methods for spotted lanternflies, finding seasonal and abundance-dependent detection probabilities, with traps performing better on larger trees and preferred hostplants.

Photostimulus intensity, rather than colour or polarization, is the key driver for stable fly visual attraction in laboratory bioassays

This study shows that stable flies are more attracted to lower-intensity visual stimuli than to differences in color or polarization in laboratory bioassays.