Entomologia Generalis - Prepublication papers
Original paper
Nitrogen fertilization alters plant guttation, reducing insect preference and fitness
published online: Oct 19, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 25, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 21, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Apr 4, 2026, manuscript received: Mar 3, 2026
6 figures
Original paper
Early colony-level transmission of juvenile hormone analog baits alters task-related behavior in workers of the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta
published online: Oct 13, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 25, 2026, final revised version received: Apr 7, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 11, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 14, 2026
3 figures
Original paper
Combining aggregation pheromones and entomopathogenic fungi for population-level control of the red palm weevil
published online: Oct 13, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 14, 2026, final revised version received: Aug 7, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jun 17, 2026, manuscript received: May 15, 2026
5 figures
short note
Time to shift from short-term empirical functional responses toward predator–prey research based on life table theory
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 9, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 26, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jul 25, 2026, manuscript received: Jun 22, 2026
Original paper
RNAi-based control of spider mites via CPAPs: from target screening to nanocarrier-mediated dsRNA delivery
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 1, 2026, final revised version received: Aug 28, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Aug 17, 2026, manuscript received: Jul 30, 2026
5 figures
Original paper
Plant community composition is a stronger driver of hoverfly abundance than a commercial synthetic HIPV blend in organic apple orchards
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 13, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 9, 2026, manuscript revision requested: May 18, 2026, manuscript received: Mar 25, 2026
2 figures, 1 tables
Review paper
RNA interference (RNAi) for sustainable aphid control
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 12, 2026, final revised version received: May 28, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Feb 26, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 15, 2026
1 figures
Original paper
Targeting TaLCP17 by oral RNAi disrupts cuticle formation and pupation in Tuta absoluta
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 1, 2026, final revised version received: Aug 31, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Aug 18, 2026, manuscript received: Jul 19, 2026
5 figures
Review paper
Advances in wheat pest resistance mediated by the soil–root exudate–plant resistance interaction system under crop rotation
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 5, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 28, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Feb 24, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 20, 2026
2 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Heat adaptation enhances demographic resilience and biological control efficiency in geographically distinct populations of Encarsia formosa
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 12, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 14, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Apr 14, 2026, manuscript received: Feb 11, 2026
7 figures, 3 tables
Original paper
Graphdiyne oxide suppresses population growth potential in Spodoptera frugiperda through sublethal physiological disruption and gut microbial and transcriptional remodeling
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 14, 2026, final revised version received: May 3, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 19, 2026, manuscript received: Nov 6, 2025
2 figures, 3 tables
Review paper
Advancing integrated pest management for thrips in cotton: integrating biopesticides, host plant resistance, and emerging molecular tools
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 27, 2026, final revised version received: May 15, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 19, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 16, 2026
4 figures
Original paper
Nutritional suitability of Tenebrio molitor and Spodoptera frugiperda larvae for mass production of the predatory stink bug Arma chinensis
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 9, 2026, final revised version received: Aug 6, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jun 24, 2026, manuscript received: May 7, 2026
2 figures, 3 tables
Original paper
Non-coding RNA regulation of cytochrome P450 promotes imidacloprid resistance in the bird cherry-oat aphid Rhopalosiphum padi
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 25, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 11, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 16, 2026, manuscript received: Dec 2, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout reveals non-redundant roles of dsRNases in RNAi efficiency in the melon fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae
published online: Oct 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Sep 1, 2026, final revised version received: Aug 26, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jul 27, 2026, manuscript received: Jul 6, 2026
5 figures
Original paper
From metal accumulation to chemical defense: cadmium-induced resistance of maize to Spodoptera frugiperda
published online: Sep 21, 2026, manuscript accepted: Aug 5, 2026, final revised version received: May 7, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Feb 16, 2026, manuscript received: Oct 9, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
Functional characterization of horizontally transferred β-fructofuranosidases identifies a selective RNAi target in Tetranychus urticae
published online: Sep 11, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 31, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 4, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Feb 23, 2026, manuscript received: Dec 23, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
Climate change and host-plant associations shape the future global distribution of the beet webworm Loxostege sticticalis
published online: Sep 11, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 25, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 23, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Apr 29, 2026, manuscript received: Nov 28, 2025
7 figures, 2 tables
Review paper
The banana aphid Pentalonia nigronervosa: ecology, virus transmission, and management in banana production systems
published online: Sep 11, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 3, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 6, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 7, 2026
6 figures, 1 tables
Original paper
Population genomics reveals functional divergence of conserved and accessory Semaphorin–Plexin genes in insects
published online: Sep 11, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 25, 2026, final revised version received: May 15, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 22, 2026, manuscript received: Dec 23, 2025
6 figures
Original paper
Linking habitat suitability and phenology models to guide nationwide biological control of Drosophila suzukii
published online: Sep 7, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 31, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 22, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 3, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 9, 2026
5 figures
Review paper
Honey in insect nutrition: composition, functions, and applications
published online: Sep 3, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 7, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 24, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Nov 14, 2025, manuscript received: Oct 10, 2025
1 tables
Original paper
Genome-wide analysis links NbHSP75 variation and HSP70 compensation to heat adaptation in the predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri
published online: Sep 3, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 13, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 3, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Feb 10, 2026, manuscript received: Oct 15, 2025
5 figures
Original paper
Targeted disruption of Orco-mediated olfaction in the major rice pest white-backed planthopper Sogatella furcifera via in planta hpRNA and spray-delivered nanoparticle-dsRNA
published online: Sep 1, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 5, 2026, final revised version received: Apr 28, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Oct 31, 2025, manuscript received: Sep 17, 2025
4 figures
Original paper
Multi-stage RNAi targeting chitin deacetylase 2 for sustainable control of Tuta absoluta
published online: Sep 1, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 6, 2026, final revised version received: May 12, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Jan 26, 2026, manuscript received: Nov 29, 2025
4 figures
Original paper
Repeated releases of Trissolcus japonicus increase egg parasitism and reduce Halyomorpha halys damage in kiwifruit orchards
published online: Aug 25, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 31, 2026, final revised version received: May 12, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Apr 30, 2026, manuscript received: Mar 9, 2026
6 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Multi-target dsRNA design targeting Rpt subunits improves the robustness of RNAi-based spider mite control
published online: Aug 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 9, 2026, final revised version received: Apr 25, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 24, 2026, manuscript received: Sep 20, 2025
5 figures
Editorial
Fall armyworm practical resistance in Bt maize: status and applied considerations
published online: Aug 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 9, 2026, manuscript received: Jun 9, 2026
Editorial
Are we repeating mistakes from the past? The blind use of pest management tools cannot ensure long-lasting control
published online: Aug 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 9, 2026, manuscript received: Mar 9, 2026
Original paper
Reassociation with specialist herbivores drives trade-offs in multiple defenses of the invasive plant Ambrosia artemisiifolia
published online: Aug 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jul 13, 2026, final revised version received: Jul 3, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 20, 2026, manuscript received: Oct 30, 2025
5 figures
Editorial
Nanotechnology in arthropod management: promises and perils
published online: Aug 20, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 10, 2026, manuscript received: Jun 9, 2026
Original paper
Nonlinear regression in insect bioassays: benefits and applications of the drc package
published online: Aug 12, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 17, 2026, final revised version received: May 20, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Apr 10, 2026, manuscript received: Mar 12, 2026
2 figures, 4 tables
Original paper
A plant-derived chalcone (4-Hydroxylonchocarpin) targeting phosphoglycerate kinase (PGK) as a novel target-based approach for aphid control
published online: Aug 12, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 18, 2026, final revised version received: Jun 8, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Dec 16, 2025, manuscript received: Oct 9, 2025
6 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Combining parasitoid-mediated nanopesticide delivery and semiochemicals for targeted suppression of Ostrinia furnacalis
published online: Aug 10, 2026, manuscript accepted: Jun 27, 2026, final revised version received: May 18, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Mar 19, 2026, manuscript received: Jan 12, 2026
3 figures, 2 tables
Review paper
RNAi-based biopesticides: from gene silencing to biosafety
published online: Jul 28, 2026, manuscript accepted: Mar 30, 2026, final revised version received: Jan 24, 2026, manuscript revision requested: Sep 1, 2025, manuscript received: Jul 14, 2025
2 figures, 2 tables
Original paper
Double-stranded RNA degrading nuclease 3 (dsRNase3) influencing RNAi efficiency on bean flower thrips, Megalurothrips usitatus
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
Original paper
Ventral veins lacking (HvVvl) regulates molting, metamorphosis, and oogenesis of the 28-spotted ladybeetle, Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata
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
Original paper
Gene-targeted RNAi enhances biocontrol and insecticide synergy against the rice pest Sogatella furcifera
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
Original paper
Targeting TaCP1 by oral RNAi induces lethal cuticular defects in Tuta absoluta larvae
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
Original paper
Mitochondrial BtCOX8 as a novel and ecologically safe RNAi target in integrated whitefly control
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
Review paper
RNAi-based biopesticides: A promising approach for sustainable pest management
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
Original paper
Functional RNA interference screening of chitin metabolism genes for targeted control of the willow leaf beetle
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