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Image of first page of: Tritrophic implications of drought on plant-insect-pathogen interactions

Original paper

Tritrophic implications of drought on plant-insect-pathogen interactions

Pan, Qinjian; Shikano, Ikkei; Hoover, Kelli; Felton, Gary W.

published online: Jun 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 19, 2026, final revised version received: Jan 13, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Dec 17, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 30, 2025
7 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4045
Image of first page of: Functional flower strip intercropping enhances predator attraction and aphid suppression in apple orchards
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Original paper

Functional flower strip intercropping enhances predator attraction and aphid suppression in apple orchards

Zhang, Xingrui; Cai, Zhiping; Wang, Yuanyuan; Han, Guodong; Liang, Xiaoyi; Li, Zhuo; Xiao, Yunli; Ge, Feng

published online: Jun 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Apr 6, 2026, final revised version received: Apr 1, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Oct 24, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 17, 2025
3 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3759
Image of first page of: Characterization of the 3DE3βR enzyme from Plutella xylostella and its role in the 20E-mediated defense against Bt Cry1Ac toxin
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Original paper

Characterization of the 3DE3βR enzyme from Plutella xylostella and its role in the 20E-mediated defense against Bt Cry1Ac toxin

Bai, Yang; Zhu, Liuhong; Cheng, Zhouqiang; Dong, Lina; Guo, Le; Ye, Fan; Ouyang, Chunzheng; Sun, Kaiyue; Wu, Mingmei; Zhang, Xinyi; Xu, Xudan; Zhang, Yao; Crickmore, Neil; Zhou, Xuguo; Zhang, Youjun; Guo, Zhaojiang

published online: Jun 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 28, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 15, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 31, 2026, manuscript received: Nov 12, 2025
5 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4176
Image of first page of: An endosymbiont strain confers parasitoid resistance by reducing wasp oviposition and offspring performance in aphids
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Original paper

An endosymbiont strain confers parasitoid resistance by reducing wasp oviposition and offspring performance in aphids

Yao, Qian; Meng, Shanshan; Jin, Gaozheng; Yang, Xinru; Tian, Xinyue; Li, Xia; Qu, Yanyan; Monticelli, Lucie S.; Desneux, Nicolas; Hu, Zuqing; Luo, Chen

published online: Jun 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 16, 2026, final revised version received: Dec 9, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Oct 21, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 28, 2025
2 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4039
Image of first page of: Deciphering thermo-hygrometric resilience in Tuta absoluta through gene expression profiling and functional RNAi targeting HSP83 and CP7
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Original paper

Deciphering thermo-hygrometric resilience in Tuta absoluta through gene expression profiling and functional RNAi targeting HSP83 and CP7

Gul, Hina; G, Guru-Pirasanna-Pandi; Ullah, Zeeshan; Murtaza, Ghulam; Ullah, Farman; Desneux, Nicolas; Li, Xiaowei; Lu, Yaobin

published online: Jun 3, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 28, 2026, final revised version received: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 12, 2026, manuscript received: Sep 15, 2025
3 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3992
Image of first page of: From laboratory irradiation to field suppression: X-ray-based SIT as a scalable strategy against the tea pest Ectropis grisescens
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Original paper

From laboratory irradiation to field suppression: X-ray-based SIT as a scalable strategy against the tea pest Ectropis grisescens

Zi, Huabin; Sun, Wanpeng; Li, Qiangkun; Chen, Xun; Ma, Mengjun; Yu, Ziming; Ruan, Yuhang; Lv, Xinxin; Cheng, Fanyang; Guo, Zhiming; Yang, Yunqiu

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 12, 2026, final revised version received: Mar 7, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Dec 12, 2025, manuscript received: Aug 13, 2025
3 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3913
Image of first page of: Double-stranded RNA degrading nuclease 3 (dsRNase3) influencing RNAi efficiency on bean flower thrips, Megalurothrips usitatus
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Original paper

Double-stranded RNA degrading nuclease 3 (dsRNase3) influencing RNAi efficiency on bean flower thrips, Megalurothrips usitatus

Yu, Yuanbin; Zhong, Zexin; Li, Jianxing; Liu, Xiaoxu; Zhou, Xuguo; Xie, Wen; Zhang, Youjun; Pan, Huipeng

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jan 8, 2026, final revised version received: Sep 5, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jun 30, 2025, manuscript received: May 29, 2025
5 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3710
Image of first page of: Ventral veins lacking (HvVvl) regulates molting, metamorphosis, and oogenesis of the 28-spotted ladybeetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata

Original paper

Ventral veins lacking (HvVvl) regulates molting, metamorphosis, and oogenesis of the 28-spotted ladybeetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata

Guo, Mujuan; Chen, Qi; Liu, Junna; Yang, Chunxiao; Zhou, Xuguo; Zhang, Youjun; Pan, Huipeng

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Dec 11, 2025, final revised version received: Sep 12, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 29, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 30, 2025
5 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3792
Image of first page of: Plant defense-based strategies for sustainable management of Tuta absoluta
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Review paper

Plant defense-based strategies for sustainable management of Tuta absoluta

Krokida, Afroditi; Orfanos, Stavros; Papachristos, Dimitrios; Milonas, Panagiotis

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 9, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 27, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 26, 2026, manuscript received: Dec 22, 2025
2 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4299
Image of first page of: The green leaf volatile (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate enhances insecticide efficacy by disrupting cytochrome P450-mediated detoxification in Helicoverpa armigera

Original paper

The green leaf volatile (Z)-3-hexenyl acetate enhances insecticide efficacy by disrupting cytochrome P450-mediated detoxification in Helicoverpa armigera

He, Shan; Feng, Haohui; Zeng, Baojuan; Liu, Rujing; Jiang, Mina; Liu, Jiong; Xiong, Zhilong; Li, Yi; Wang, Xueqing; Li, Lu; Zhang, Xi; Zhou, Shutang

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jan 25, 2026, final revised version received: Oct 20, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 5, 2025, manuscript received: Aug 17, 2025
4 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3790
Image of first page of: Optimizing irradiation timing improves combined incompatible insect technique (IIT) and sterile insect technique (SIT) for mosquito control
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Original paper

Optimizing irradiation timing improves combined incompatible insect technique (IIT) and sterile insect technique (SIT) for mosquito control

Lyu, Jingya; He, Mengyan; Chen, Yuting; Li, Yongjun

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 28, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 19, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 13, 2026, manuscript received: Dec 18, 2025
7 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3466
Image of first page of: Host resources and maternal competition drive winter and summer diapause plasticity in a parasitic wasp

Original paper

Host resources and maternal competition drive winter and summer diapause plasticity in a parasitic wasp

Alfaro-Tapia, Armando; Le Lann, Cécile; van Baaren, Joan; Lavandero, Blas

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 4, 2026, final revised version received: Nov 29, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Oct 23, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 3, 2025
4 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3967
Image of first page of: Gene-targeted RNAi enhances biocontrol and insecticide synergy against the rice pest Sogatella furcifera
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Original paper

Gene-targeted RNAi enhances biocontrol and insecticide synergy against the rice pest Sogatella furcifera

Yan, Xin; Yan, ChangMei; Pu, YongKun; Jiang, ZhaoChun; Yang, Hong; Smagghe, Guy

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 23, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 11, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Oct 9, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 2, 2025
4 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3962
Image of first page of: Harnessing herbivore-induced plant volatiles for integrated pest management in Brassica agroecosystems: current advances, challenges and future opportunities

Review paper

Harnessing herbivore-induced plant volatiles for integrated pest management in Brassica agroecosystems: current advances, challenges and future opportunities

Sarkar, Shovon Chandra; Hatt, Séverin; Nieto, Jhon Alexander Avellaneda; Macfadyen, Sarina; Xu, Wei

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 9, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 25, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 2, 2026, manuscript received: Oct 28, 2025
3 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4127
Image of first page of: Targeting TaCP1 by oral RNAi induces lethal cuticular defects in Tuta absoluta larvae

Original paper

Targeting TaCP1 by oral RNAi induces lethal cuticular defects in Tuta absoluta larvae

Pan, Yong-Yi; Wang, Yi-Ren; Zhou, Yan; Tang, Xin-Yue; Yang, Wen-Jia; Shen, Guang-Mao

published online: Jun 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jan 25, 2026, final revised version received: Oct 14, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Aug 8, 2025, manuscript received: Jul 7, 2025
5 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3807
Image of first page of: Density-dependent interference and synergistic suppression of pest mites by combined Neoseiulus species in greenhouse crops
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Original paper

Density-dependent interference and synergistic suppression of pest mites by combined Neoseiulus species in greenhouse crops

Dai, Xiaoyan; Zhu, Zhitong; Wang, Yu; Liu, Yan; Wang, Ruijuan; Su, Long; Chen, Hao; Zheng, Li; Yan, Yi; Zhai, Yifan

published online: May 13, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 16, 2026, final revised version received: Dec 12, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 16, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 19, 2025
5 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3497
Image of first page of: Linking flower strip-based floral resource provisioning to predator dispersal and multi-species aphid control in cotton

Original paper

Linking flower strip-based floral resource provisioning to predator dispersal and multi-species aphid control in cotton

Zhang, Wenhui; Huang, Shuyang; Zhang, Yunhe; Han, Guodong; Zhou, Xiaotong; Zhang, Jianping; Ge, Feng; Cai, Zhiping

published online: May 13, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 22, 2026, final revised version received: Jan 5, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Oct 14, 2025, manuscript received: May 6, 2025
4 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3646
Image of first page of: Intercropping basil and mint in cotton fields as a push–pull strategy to repel aphids and strengthen biological control
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Original paper

Intercropping basil and mint in cotton fields as a push–pull strategy to repel aphids and strengthen biological control

Zhou, Xiaotong; Wang, Xinyi; Hu, Ziyu; Zhang, Wenhui; Zhang, Yunhe; Cai, Zhiqiang; Xiao, Xiangyuan; Ge, Feng; Zhang, Jianping; Cai, Zhiping

published online: Apr 22, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 9, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 10, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Oct 21, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 29, 2025
3 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/4042
Image of first page of: Metabolic plasticity mediates hypoxia-driven radiotolerance in the cowpea bruchid, a major storage insect pest

Original paper

Metabolic plasticity mediates hypoxia-driven radiotolerance in the cowpea bruchid, a major storage insect pest

Lei, Jiaxin; Burciaga, Megan; Wei, Ruixin; Chen, Hong; Yang, Xiangbing; Pillai, Suresh; Zhu-Salzman, Keyan

published online: Apr 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 12, 2026, final revised version received: Dec 28, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Aug 1, 2025, manuscript received: Apr 18, 2025
4 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3576
Image of first page of: Mitochondrial BtCOX8 as a novel and ecologically safe RNAi target in integrated whitefly control
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Original paper

Mitochondrial BtCOX8 as a novel and ecologically safe RNAi target in integrated whitefly control

Li, Peiyao; Zhao, Feng; Dewer, Youssef; Wang, Dan; Yan, Shuo; He, Peng; Guedes, Raul Narciso C; Zang, Liansheng; Smagghe, Guy; Li, Fengqi

published online: Apr 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 19, 2026, final revised version received: Feb 11, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Sep 15, 2025, manuscript received: Aug 8, 2025
4 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3906
Image of first page of: Functional optimization of a banker plant system using Orius similis for long-term control of Bemisia tabaci in eggplant

Original paper

Functional optimization of a banker plant system using Orius similis for long-term control of Bemisia tabaci in eggplant

Yang, Nian; Liu, Ji-Huan; Kong, Jiao; Zhang, Bo; Yao, Ting-Long; Zhao, Shuai; Zhang, Jin-Long; Chen, Guo-Hua; Liu, Qing; Peng, Lu; Zhang, Xiao-Ming

published online: Apr 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jan 26, 2026, final revised version received: Dec 12, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 31, 2025, manuscript received: Apr 5, 2025
4 figures, 3 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3552
Image of first page of: RNAi-based biopesticides: A promising approach for sustainable pest management
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Review paper

RNAi-based biopesticides: A promising approach for sustainable pest management

Ali, Anjum Ahamd; Zhou, Xuguo; Zhang, Youjun; Pan, Huipeng

published online: Apr 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Feb 13, 2026, final revised version received: Oct 9, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Aug 8, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 30, 2025
1 figures, 3 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3780
Image of first page of: Functional RNA interference screening of chitin metabolism genes for targeted control of the willow leaf beetle
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Original paper

Functional RNA interference screening of chitin metabolism genes for targeted control of the willow leaf beetle

Wang, Mengnan; Wang, Yong; Zhang, Fengjuan; Fu, Jinqiu; Zhang, Jiang

published online: Apr 14, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jan 11, 2026, final revised version received: Sep 11, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 13, 2025, manuscript received: May 9, 2025
5 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3653
Image of first page of: Transgenerational plasticity in plant defenses against herbivores: epigenetic bases, ecological trade-offs, and prospects for agriculture

Review paper

Transgenerational plasticity in plant defenses against herbivores: epigenetic bases, ecological trade-offs, and prospects for agriculture

Yang, Fengbo; Li, Yujie; Zhang, Rong; Zhang, Chengjia; Wang, Jing; Lü, Jing; Yang, Yuting; Wu, Qingjun; Zhang, Youjun; Su, Qi

published online: Feb 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Dec 17, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 13, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 30, 2025, manuscript received: Jul 28, 2025
1 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3855
Image of first page of: Nutrient inputs and phytoplasma infection shape plant-herbivore interactions in cranberry
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Original paper

Nutrient inputs and phytoplasma infection shape plant-herbivore interactions in cranberry

Liu, Hao-tian; Polashock, James; Han, Peng; Rodriguez-Saona, Cesar

published online: Feb 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Dec 17, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 6, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 25, 2025, manuscript received: Jul 15, 2025
5 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3828
Image of first page of: Myrmeleon fuscus is a promising predator for biological control of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: from laboratory to field assessments
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Original paper

Myrmeleon fuscus is a promising predator for biological control of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: from laboratory to field assessments

Zhang, Tingting; Li, Xiaokang; Wang, Mengqing; Li, Yuyan; Shen, Zhongjian; Zhang, Lisheng; Mao, Jianjun

published online: Jan 15, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 31, 2025, final revised version received: May 14, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Apr 21, 2025, manuscript received: Dec 12, 2024
2 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3225
Image of first page of: Enhancing agricultural biodiversity and pest control through strategic herbaceous strips: insights from a two-year field experiment

Original paper

Enhancing agricultural biodiversity and pest control through strategic herbaceous strips: insights from a two-year field experiment

Yan, Xue-Ying; Zhang, Xiao; Liu, Yu-Xin; Yang, Dian-Lin; Wang, Hui; Zhang, Yan-Jun

published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Oct 15, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 10, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Feb 6, 2025, manuscript received: Jan 3, 2025
3 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3297
Image of first page of: Bottom–up effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on tritrophic (tobacco–aphid–natural enemy) interactions
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Original paper

Bottom–up effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on tritrophic (tobacco–aphid–natural enemy) interactions

Yang, Chang-Li; Meng, Jian-Yu; Tang, Xue; Huang, Qiuying; Zhang, Chang-Yu

published online: Jan 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 26, 2025, final revised version received: Apr 28, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Feb 24, 2025, manuscript received: Dec 19, 2024
3 figures, 1 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3258
Image of first page of: Biological control based on cross-trophic chemical communications: current status and implementation
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Review paper

Biological control based on cross-trophic chemical communications: current status and implementation

Yang, Jun; Tang, Rui; Guo, Hao

published online: Jan 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 31, 2025, final revised version received: Jun 18, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jun 9, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 27, 2025
1 figures, 2 tables

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3525
Image of first page of: Excessive nitrogen fertilization does not affect biological pest control but hampers plant growth and increases greenhouse gas emissions
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Original paper

Excessive nitrogen fertilization does not affect biological pest control but hampers plant growth and increases greenhouse gas emissions

Lu, Xin; Meng, Yu-fang; Li, Hao; Ye, Zheng-pei; Desneux, Nicolas; Wang, Ming-hui; Krutmuang, Patcharin; Han, Peng

published online: Jan 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 4, 2025, final revised version received: May 16, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Mar 10, 2025, manuscript received: Jan 24, 2025
3 figures

DOI: 10.1127/entomologia/3350

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