Entomologia Generalis - Prepublication papers
Original paper
Predicting distribution shifts and synchrony between Spodoptera pests and their parasitoid Telenomus remus under climate warming
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Oct 31, 2025, final revised version received: Aug 25, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 1, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 17, 2025
7 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
CRISPR/Cas9 knockout of the White gene in Cydia pomonella reveals roles in pigmentation and fecundity
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Dec 8, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 11, 2025, manuscript revision requested: May 24, 2025, manuscript received: Apr 30, 2025
3 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Drought × herbivory induce leaf trichomes in soybean with differential impact on its major herbivore soybean looper Chrysodeixis includens
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 10, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 16, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Apr 24, 2025, manuscript received: Jan 3, 2025
7 figures
Original paper
Assessing effects of soil fungal bioinocula on aboveground arthropod pests and beneficials in strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) fields
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 29, 2025, final revised version received: Nov 26, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Oct 28, 2025, manuscript received: May 27, 2025
5 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Combined release of the predator Orius similis and the parasitoid Encarsia formosa enhances biological control of Bemisia tabaci
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 23, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 23, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Oct 2, 2025, manuscript received: Jul 18, 2025
4 figures, 1 tables
Review paper
Lepidopterans and abiotic stresses: Insights into adaptation and survival strategies
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 3, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 22, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Aug 15, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 22, 2025
2 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Intercropping cotton with maize enhances biological control of aphids by the predatory lacewing Chrysoperla sinica
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 29, 2025, final revised version received: Nov 24, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Oct 8, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 19, 2025
6 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Preferred host plants may enhance the reproductive capacity of Spodoptera frugiperda by shaping its gut microbiota
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 19, 2025, final revised version received: Nov 17, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 21, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 8, 2025
6 figures
Original paper
The combined roles of climate change and human activities in facilitating the global dispersal and regional invasion of Liriomyza sativae
published online: Jan 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 11, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 13, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 3, 2025, manuscript received: Feb 7, 2025
6 figures
Original paper
The p38 MAPK signaling pathway confers high-temperature adaptability to phytoseiid predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri via cascading heat shock protein 70
published online: Jan 27, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 23, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 15, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 3, 2025, manuscript received: May 21, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
Drought and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi act as counteracting drivers of maize metabolites that differentially affect three Lepidopteran pests
published online: Jan 27, 2026, manuscript accepted: Dec 8, 2025, final revised version received: Sep 12, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Jul 28, 2025, manuscript received: May 10, 2025
4 figures
Original paper
Entomopathogenic nematodes improve pest control efficiency through functional modulation of root-associated microbiomes inAllium tuberosum
published online: Jan 27, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 19, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 21, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 19, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 19, 2025
3 figures
Original paper
Impact of elevated CO2 and endophytic fungi on the growth and food utilization of Spodoptera frugiperda in maize
published online: Jan 27, 2026, manuscript accepted: Oct 16, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 8, 2025, manuscript revision requested: May 8, 2025, manuscript received: Apr 9, 2025
2 figures, 5 tables
Original paper
Myrmeleon fuscus is a promising predator for biological control of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta: from laboratory to field assessments
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
Original paper
Thermal stress-induced changes in life-history traits and adaptation of Bactrocera dorsalis to heat and cold waves
published online: Jan 15, 2026, manuscript accepted: Oct 15, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 8, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Apr 16, 2025, manuscript received: Oct 24, 2024
4 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
The role of Rorippa indica in mediating striped flea beetle infestations on cruciferous crops: implications for integrated pest management
published online: Jan 15, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 3, 2025, final revised version received: Oct 22, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Sep 19, 2025, manuscript received: Jun 19, 2025
6 figures
Original paper
Harnessing functional intercropping: sorghum - cotton systems enhance biological control and boost yield
published online: Jan 15, 2026, manuscript accepted: Nov 19, 2025, final revised version received: Sep 21, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Aug 29, 2025, manuscript received: Apr 24, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
EndophyticBeauveria bassianatriggers flavonoid-mediated antixenosis in tomato against phloem-feeding whiteflies
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Oct 18, 2025, final revised version received: Aug 17, 2025, manuscript revision requested: May 12, 2025, manuscript received: Feb 10, 2025
6 figures
Original paper
Eco-friendly management of Bradysia odoriphaga in Allium tuberosum using a Warm-Water Drip Irrigation System (DIWW)
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 14, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 8, 2025, manuscript revision requested: May 12, 2025, manuscript received: Dec 17, 2024
4 figures
Original paper
Optimizing conservation biological control through spatial arrangement of companion plants in agroecosystems
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: May 23, 2025, final revised version received: Mar 14, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Feb 19, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 9, 2024
4 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Insecticidal applications of insect gut-derived Serratia sp. as biocontrol agent against six Lepidoptera species
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 5, 2025, final revised version received: Apr 19, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Feb 14, 2025, manuscript received: Dec 11, 2024
4 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Intercropping tobacco fields with Cnidium monnieri strips improves aphid biocontrol by promoting natural enemies
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 14, 2025, final revised version received: Jun 28, 2025, manuscript revision requested: May 8, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 3, 2025
6 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Soil microbiota influence environmental adaptation in cotton aphids and their parasitoids
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 14, 2025, final revised version received: Jul 14, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Apr 8, 2025, manuscript received: Dec 10, 2024
5 figures
Original paper
Enhancing agricultural biodiversity and pest control through strategic herbaceous strips: insights from a two-year field experiment
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
Review paper
Use of functional plants to enhance pest biological control in farming landscapes: progress and prospects
published online: Jan 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 29, 2025, final revised version received: Jun 23, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Feb 7, 2025, manuscript received: Nov 6, 2024
1 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Bottom–up effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on tritrophic (tobacco–aphid–natural enemy) interactions
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
Original paper
Survival and fitness responses of Diaphorina citri to short-term freezing stress
published online: Jan 2, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 31, 2025, final revised version received: May 20, 2025, manuscript revision requested: Apr 25, 2025, manuscript received: Mar 25, 2025
6 figures, 2 tables
Review paper
Biological control based on cross-trophic chemical communications: current status and implementation
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
Original paper
Excessive nitrogen fertilization does not affect biological pest control but hampers plant growth and increases greenhouse gas emissions
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