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Rediscovery of Neotypus coreensis (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) from Japan, a parasitoid of the endangered butterfly Niphanda fusca (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) 濒危蝴蝶黑翅蝶（鳞翅目：黑翅蝶科）的寄生蜂——日本新翅蝶（膜翅目：姬蜂科）的再发现

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-02-20 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70007

Namiki Kikuchi, Yu Hisasue

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Frog-biting midges and mosquitoes: Comparative insights from the Oriental and Sino-Japanese regions 叮蛙蚊和蚊子：来自东方和中日地区的比较见解。

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-02-16 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70004

Richa Singh, Leonardo de Campos, Ximena E. Bernal

{"title":"Frog-biting midges and mosquitoes: Comparative insights from the Oriental and Sino-Japanese regions","authors":"Richa Singh, Leonardo de Campos, Ximena E. Bernal","doi":"10.1111/ens.70004","DOIUrl":"10.1111/ens.70004","url":null,"abstract":"Frog-biting mosquitoes (Culicidae) and midges (Corethrellidae) are old hematophagous lineages that originated over 200 million years ago and provide an ideal opportunity to broaden our understanding of the evolution of host specialization and sensory ecology. While most mosquito research has targeted medically important species, which preferentially feed on mammals and birds, a subset specializes in ectothermic hosts, particularly amphibians. Some of these species locate calling male frogs by exploiting their advertisement calls, a host-seeking strategy that contrasts sharply with the use of chemical, thermal and olfactory cues by endotherm-feeding species. Such interactions can influence frog signaling evolution, alter parasite transmission dynamics and shape ecological networks. Globally, understanding amphibian-feeding Culicomorpha is critical for integrating evolutionary, ecological and conservation perspectives. Yet research is disproportionately concentrated in the Neotropics, where species diversity, host associations and behavioral adaptations have been comparatively well documented. In this review, we synthesize current knowledge on frog-biting mosquitoes and midges in the Oriental region and compare these findings with those from Japan, as these regions share a similar amphibian lineage. A particular focus is given to India, a country hosting high anuran biodiversity hotspots, making it an ideal setting to study the ecology and evolution of frog-biting midges and mosquitoes. By providing an overview of the status of our knowledge of these groups in the Oriental region, we identify gaps to stimulate future research. Ultimately, this review offers a foundation for researchers to develop projects focusing on fertile research venues that will advance our understanding of frog-biting mosquitoes and midges.","PeriodicalId":11745,"journal":{"name":"Entomological Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12908430/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146212718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Taxonomic update on Cordyligasterini (Diptera: Tachinidae: Dexiinae), new generic synonyms and new species of Neosophia Guimarães 标题冬虫夏草属（双翅目：冬虫夏草科：冬虫夏草科）、新属近义词和新种的分类进展

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-02-15 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70003

Rodrigo de Vilhena Perez Dios, Marcelo Domingos de Santis

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Effects of wood decay fungi and tree species on saproxylic beetles: A field experiment using sawdust blocks 木材腐烂真菌和树种对腐木甲虫的影响：木屑块的田间试验

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-02-03 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70006

Takuya Kobayashi

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Novel sexual coercion avoidance behavior in the terrestrial tiger beetle Sophiodela japonica: From resistance on land to escape in water 陆生虎甲虫新的性胁迫回避行为：从陆地上的抵抗到水中的逃避

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-07 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70001

Kohei Watanabe, Tadashi Shinohara

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Field observation of predation on insects in mangrove habitat at Iriomote Island, the Yaeyama Islands, southwestern Japan 日本西南部八山群岛依罗莫岛红树林生境昆虫捕食的野外观察

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1111/ens.70000

Nakatada Wachi, Suzuki Noriyuki, Tohru Naruse, Yuki G. Baba

{"title":"Field observation of predation on insects in mangrove habitat at Iriomote Island, the Yaeyama Islands, southwestern Japan","authors":"Nakatada Wachi, Suzuki Noriyuki, Tohru Naruse, Yuki G. Baba","doi":"10.1111/ens.70000","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.70000","url":null,"abstract":"Mangrove forests form vital interfaces between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, supporting a wide variety of organisms, both vertebrates and invertebrates. Although insects have long been underrepresented in mangrove research, particularly compared with studies on plant biology and ecosystem functioning, recent findings suggest that their diversity and ecological importance are greater than previously recognized. Nevertheless, their roles in trophic interactions, especially as prey, remain poorly understood. Here, we document six instances of insect predation from a mangrove habitat on Iriomote Island, the Yaeyama Islands, Japan. These include predation by fish, crabs, spiders, dragonflies, wasps and flies on various insect taxa, some of which are associated with mangrove environments. Although fragmentary, these records indicate that insects contribute to mangrove food webs not only as herbivores and detritivores but also as an important prey resource for a broad range of predators. Our observations underscore the need for further research into insect-mediated trophic relationships in mangrove ecosystems.","PeriodicalId":11745,"journal":{"name":"Entomological Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145986787","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A contribution to the knowledge of Scathophagidae (Diptera) from Japan, with description of a new species 对日本刺蝇科（双翅目）知识的贡献，附一新种描述

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1111/ens.12623

Mitsuhiro Iwasa

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Life cycle of the endangered crawling water beetle Haliplus basinotatus (Coleoptera: Haliplidae) in an irrigation pond and implications for its conservation 灌溉池中濒危爬行水甲虫（鞘翅目：水甲虫科）的生命周期及其保护意义

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1111/ens.12624

Shun YAMASAKI, Yasuyuki IWATA

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Genetic diversity and molecular phylogeographic analysis of an alien praying mantis, Hierodula chinensis, in Japan 日本外来螳螂（Hierodula chinensis）遗传多样性及分子系统地理分析

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1111/ens.12628

Raito Ioka, Kazuhisa Yamasaki, Hideshi Naka, Norio Hirai, Shouhei Ueda

{"title":"Genetic diversity and molecular phylogeographic analysis of an alien praying mantis, Hierodula chinensis, in Japan","authors":"Raito Ioka, Kazuhisa Yamasaki, Hideshi Naka, Norio Hirai, Shouhei Ueda","doi":"10.1111/ens.12628","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.12628","url":null,"abstract":"Hierodula chinensis Werner (Mantodea: Mantidae), an alien praying mantis species in Japan, has been reported at several sites on the three major islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu since the 2000s. Because there are multiple records of this alien species from various regions in Japan, we hypothesized that the species has been introduced repeatedly from multiple source regions. To test this hypothesis, we examined genetic variation in a 1,483 bp sequence of the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene in 127 H. chinensis individuals from 40 sites in Japan. The inferred molecular phylogeny based on 18 haplotypes revealed two genetically distinct clades within this species, suggesting high genetic variation in its introduced range. One haplotype was detected at most study sites, whereas 10 haplotypes were each found at only a single site and each was the only haplotype detected at that site. These findings suggest that in each area in Japan, the H. chinensis population was likely established by a limited number of founding individuals, and they imply that multiple localized introduction events occurred in the past. Five haplotypes, however, were found in multiple prefectures, and four of these five were detected both in mainland Japan (Honshu) and on Kyushu or Tsushima Island. The occurrence of these haplotypes in geographically separated regions indicates secondary expansion of this species due to human activities or natural migration.","PeriodicalId":11745,"journal":{"name":"Entomological Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/ens.12628","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145983556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Environmental DNA metabarcoding for insect biodiversity surveys: Current status and future prospects for potential applications in highly diverse insect taxa 环境DNA元条形码在昆虫生物多样性调查中的应用现状及展望

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Entomological Science Pub Date : 2026-01-06 DOI: 10.1111/ens.12616

Masaki Takenaka, Noriko Uchida, Yuta Hasebe, Koki Yano, Gaku Ueki

{"title":"Environmental DNA metabarcoding for insect biodiversity surveys: Current status and future prospects for potential applications in highly diverse insect taxa","authors":"Masaki Takenaka, Noriko Uchida, Yuta Hasebe, Koki Yano, Gaku Ueki","doi":"10.1111/ens.12616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/ens.12616","url":null,"abstract":"Environmental DNA (eDNA) is a groundbreaking molecular tool that despite its challenges, offers a powerful and comprehensive method for surveying biodiversity. Insects, as key bioindicators of water quality in river ecosystems, make insect eDNA an especially promising tool for biomonitoring and water management. However, significant issues remain. This review explores historical and ongoing eDNA studies, focusing on the genetic diversity of insects, which underpins eDNA analysis. We address two key issues regarding eDNA metabarcoding: selecting suitable DNA barcoding regions for accurate molecular identification and the importance of DNA databases. A review of 82 papers showed that while the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) COI region is widely used, it often amplifies nontarget groups. Regarding primer concordance rates among insects, the mtDNA COI region, mixed nucleotide bases are often used to increase the match rate for insects. In contrast, primers targeting the mtDNA 16S rRNA region actually show higher match rates for insects. In addition, we highlight the critical role of regional DNA databases, particularly for species that exhibit genetic differentiation across regions. Also, using a local database, we demonstrated improved detection sensitivity, underscoring the importance of local databases for accurate species identification. To guide future database construction, we reviewed phylogeographic studies and using the Japanese Archipelago, which is a region with high species diversity, proposed genetic ecoregions that demonstrate genetic regionality globally. Our findings emphasize that insect eDNA is at the forefront of species identification technology, offering immense potential for future applications. With innovative approaches, it could revolutionize biomonitoring tools for diverse ecosystems.","PeriodicalId":11745,"journal":{"name":"Entomological Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145904869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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