{"title":"Oviposition decisions under environment-induced physiological stress in parasitoids","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101240","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101240","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Parasitoids constantly evaluate their environment to optimise oviposition host utilisation based on their life history parameters and host characteristics, including density. Any factors impairing chemosensory perception, learning and memory of oviposition decisions negatively impact fitness. In the Anthropocene, stressors, for example, elevated temperatures, <em>Wolbachia</em> infection (likely modulated by temperature), pesticides, light pollution and water deficits in plants that provide resources for parasitoid hosts, impact parasitoid oviposition. Such physiological stressors often induce superparasitism since parasitoids are unable to remember prior oviposition on hosts or cause impaired offspring sex ratio. While the effect of these stressors on parasitoid oviposition has been examined individually, their combined effects remain unexplored. Since parasitoids are exposed to these stressors simultaneously, future work must examine their cumulative impact.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141859264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial overview: Parasites/parasitoids/biological control (2024) — research advances on plant-derived food sources in biological control","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101248","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141849776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Host location by arthropod vectors: are microorganisms in control?","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101239","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101239","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Vector-borne microorganisms are dependent on their arthropod vector for their transmission to and from vertebrates. The ‘parasite manipulation hypothesis’ states that microorganisms are likely to evolve manipulations of such interactions for their own selective benefit. Recent breakthroughs uncovered novel ecological interactions initiated by vector-borne microorganisms, which are linked to different stages of the host location by their arthropod vectors. Therefore, we give an actualised overview of the various means through which vector-borne microorganisms impact their vertebrate and arthropod hosts to ultimately benefit their own transmission. Harnessing the directionality and underlying mechanisms of these interactions driven by vector-borne microorganisms may provide tools to reduce the spread of pathogenic vector-borne microorganisms.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574524000816/pdfft?md5=e7d9f7b441bb77b94b429e2186ddf9e7&pid=1-s2.0-S2214574524000816-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141787473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harmonising control: understanding the complex impact of pesticides on parasitoid wasps for enhanced pest management","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101236","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101236","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The pervasive application of chemical pesticides is globally recognised for its effectiveness and cost-efficiency in controlling pest populations. However, this approach has inadvertently impacted a diverse array of organisms, including humans and beneficial insects, notably those that naturally regulate pest populations. This review synthesises current research on both the direct and indirect effects of pesticides on parasitoid wasps. These wasps are vital for the biological control of herbivorous insect populations through a top-down approach. Here, we examine the complex ways in which pesticides may compromise the parasitoids’ life history traits, interfere with their host-seeking behaviour, and modulate the immune responses of the hosts that in turn affect parasitoid success. Gaining a more nuanced understanding of these dynamics is crucial for the development of integrated pest management strategies that aim to reconcile the use of chemical pesticides with biological control approaches, ultimately fostering more sustainable agricultural practices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141757699","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamics of Aedes aegypti mating behaviour","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101237","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101237","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The use of pheromones, while common, remains underexplored in mosquito research. Understanding <em>Aedes aegypti</em>’<em>s</em> mating behaviour and pheromones is crucial for expanding knowledge and advancing vector control strategies. Unlike other species, <em>Aedes</em> mosquitoes have adaptable mating behaviour, complicating the study of their communication mechanisms. Current literature on <em>Aedes</em> communication is sparse, not due to lack of effort but because of its complexity. <em>Ae. aegypti</em>’<em>s</em> mating behaviour is influenced by sensory cues and environmental factors. Swarming, which facilitates mating aggregation, is triggered by host odours, highlighting the role of semiochemicals alongside aggregation pheromones. Cuticular hydrocarbons may act as chemical signals in mating, though their roles are unclear. Acoustic signals significantly contribute to mate attraction and male fitness assessment, showcasing the multidimensional nature of <em>Ae. aegypti</em> sexual communication. Understanding these aspects can enhance targeted control strategies and reduce mosquito populations and disease transmission.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574524000798/pdfft?md5=79ccad2f4bb35d14c8b3e4fa80c26b08&pid=1-s2.0-S2214574524000798-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141757700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Serotonergic Modulation of Olfactory Processing in Locust Antennae","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101238","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101238","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Insects have sophisticated olfactory systems that enable them to detect and respond to complex exogenous chemical cues. The encoding mechanisms of these chemical signals have been studied both in their peripheral and central nervous systems (CNS). While many neuromodulators have been shown to play significant roles in olfactory processing within the antennal lobes of the brain, their roles in peripheral olfactory sensory systems, such as the antennae, are less understood. This review focuses on the role of serotonin (5-HT) receptor in the locust antenna, specifically the modulatory function of the serotonin receptor<sub>2</sub> on odour inputs. We also review recent studies on the modulation of olfaction in the peripheral nervous systems of other insects and discuss potential directions for future research on the role of neuromodulators in insect peripheral olfactory systems.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141751331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Agonist-dependent action of the juvenile hormone receptor","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101234","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101234","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Juvenile hormone (JH) signaling is realized at the gene regulatory level by receptors of the bHLH-PAS transcription factor family. The sesquiterpenoid hormones and their synthetic mimics are agonist ligands of a unique JH receptor (JHR) protein, methoprene-tolerant (MET). Upon binding an agonist to its PAS-B cavity, MET dissociates from a cytoplasmic chaperone complex including HSP83 and concomitantly switches to a bHLH-PAS partner taiman, forming a nuclear, transcriptionally active JHR heterodimer. This course of events resembles the vertebrate aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR), activated by a plethora of endogenous and synthetic compounds. Like in AHR, the pliable PAS-B cavity of MET adjusts to diverse ligands and binds them through similar mechanisms. Despite recent progress, we only begin to discern agonist-induced conformational shifts within the PAS-B domain, with the ultimate goal of understanding how these localized changes stimulate the assembly of the active JHR complex and, thus, fully grasp the mechanism of JHR signaling.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574524000762/pdfft?md5=e947b21312d9e8992bac1a9dbad34e0d&pid=1-s2.0-S2214574524000762-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141723279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interplay between gut symbionts and behavioral variation in social insects","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101233","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101233","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Social insects exhibit a high degree of intraspecific behavioral variation. Moreover, they often harbor specialized microbial communities in their gut. Recent studies suggest that these two characteristics of social insects are interlinked: insect behavioral phenotypes affect their gut microbiota composition, partly through exposure to different environments and diet, and in return, the gut microbiota has been shown to influence insect behavior. Here, we discuss the bidirectional relationship existing between intraspecific variation in gut microbiota composition and behavioral phenotypes in social insects.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214574524000750/pdfft?md5=a4511cabf4af9c99ac95106e2960bb75&pid=1-s2.0-S2214574524000750-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141632952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Gene editing in agricultural, health, and veterinary pest arthropods: recent advances","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101235","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cois.2024.101235","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Pest arthropods cause significant crop damage or are vectors of pathogens for both plants and animals. The current standard of pest management prevents against crop losses and protects human and animal health, but shortcomings exist, such as insecticide resistance and environmental damage to nontarget organisms. New management methods are therefore needed. The development of new tools, such as site-specific gene editing, has accelerated the study of gene function and phenotype in nonmodel arthropod species and may enable the development of new strategies for pathogen and arthropod control. Here, the most recent developments in gene editing in arthropod pests are briefly reviewed. Additionally, technological advances that could be applicable to new species or enhance the success rates of gene editing in species with already established protocols are highlighted.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":11038,"journal":{"name":"Current opinion in insect science","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.8,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141632951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}