{"title":"Understanding Insect-microbe Interactions for Sustainable Pest Management","authors":"Alok Dubey, Krishna Chaitanya Rapalli","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1312","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1312","url":null,"abstract":"Due to their enormous diversity, small body weight, flight and shorter lifecycles, insects thrive in almost all macro- and microhabitats. A plethora of microorganisms interact with insects as symbionts. Insect-microbial symbiont interaction can be either mutualistic, commensalism or pathogenic. The entry of a microbe mounts immune defenses in the insect at the local or systemic level in order to mitigate the damage inflicted. Microbes, on the other hand, synthesize various molecules/ toxins or develop various strategies to evade or counter insect defenses, allowing them to utilize the host resources for reproduction, coexistence or transmission. This review provides a comprehensive understanding of these insect-microbe interactions including bacteria, fungi and virus. Attempt has also been made to highlight the tripartite interactions between insects, microbes and plants in view of the need for sustainable pest management","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"311 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140501047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Amoabeng, K. Frimpong-Anin, Y. Danso, J. F. Asamoah, G. Ohene-Mensah, M. B. Mochiah
{"title":"A Review on Fall Army Worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) Invasion in Ghana: Current Status","authors":"B. Amoabeng, K. Frimpong-Anin, Y. Danso, J. F. Asamoah, G. Ohene-Mensah, M. B. Mochiah","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1322","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1322","url":null,"abstract":"The fall army worm Spodoptera frugiperda (J E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) which invaded Africa in 2016 continue to pose food security threat due to its destructive effect on maize. This article assesses current research outputs, management strategies and future projections. Levels of infestation vary across districts, ranging from 12 to 88% with corresponding leaf damage score of 2 to 7 and larval density of 0.16 – 1.44/ plant on farmers’ maize field. Infestation and damage levels were higher in 2021 than in 2020 possibly due to gradual withdrawal of free insecticide by government. Several indigenous practices were employed by farmers during early invasion but synthetic insecticides usage assumed high acceptance. Some commercial microbials and botanicals showed significant efficacy. Results from indigenous entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi are satisfactory and are under field validation. A number of predators and parasitoids identified have shown varied level of suppression. Mass release of parasitoids, complemented with entomopathogens will put the infestation below economic threshold levels in most maize fields.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"327 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140500996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Isolation of Mosquitocidal Bacteria from Soil Samples to Control Mosquito Vectors","authors":"Kakhuangailiu Gangmei, Hemaladkshmi Padmanaban, Aneha Kunnikuruvan, Jibi Lukose, Bhagyashree Bora, Manikandan Sivaprakasam, Abhisubesh Vijayakumar, Sahadiya Mandodan, Mathivanan Ashok kumar, Vijayalakshmi Krishnamoorthy, S. Poopathi","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.1365","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.1365","url":null,"abstract":"In the present study, an attempt was made to screen and isolate potent and ecofriendly mosquitocidal bacteria from different soils collected from Union Territory of Puducherry, India. From a total of 140 soil samples, 16 isolates showed mosquitocidal activity. Out of these 16 isolates, two bacteria isolated from red soil of Kalapet and Kanagachettikulam villages of Union Territory of Puducherry, India with code no. PYKAL-31A and PYKC-33C were found to be most potent. Extensive bioassay was carried out with these two bacterial strains against larvae of Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. The LC50 and LC90 values of PYKAL-31A against Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus and Anopheles stephensi were 0.007, 0.011, 0.015 and 0.015, 0.021 and 0.029, respectively and that of PYKC-33C were 0.009, 0.014, 0.013 and 0.015, 0.026, 0.023, respectively.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"271 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140501085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insect Delicacies Among the Mishing and the Tiwa Communities and Their Implications for Diseases and Food Security","authors":"Rimpi Dhar, Bhanita Bora, Sangeeta Choudhury, Arup Hazarika","doi":"10.55446/ije.2024.536","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2024.536","url":null,"abstract":"The Mishings and the Tiwas, along with various global communities, have traditionally consumed insects for their palatability since ancient times. This study reveals the remarkable nutritional and anti-inflammatory properties of these edible insects, making them viable dietary options. Eupreponotus inflatus was observed to have the highest protein content at 65.81%, Vespa affinis with the highest carbohydrate content at 19.18%, and Anaciaeschna donaldi exhibiting the highest fat content at 27.31%. Apis indica and Gryllotalpa africana demonstrated superior anti-inflammatory activity at 3.48 mg/ ml and 3.45 mg/ ml, respectively. Given that inflammation is implicated in numerous chronic diseases, the observed nutrient profiles and anti-inflammatory characteristics of these edible insects position them as suitable dietary supplements globally. The presented insect species could serve as beneficial additions or alternatives to existing diets. The study underscores the need for broader recognition of the nutritional and anti-inflammatory benefits offered by these edible insects. By aligning with contemporary nutritional needs and global food challenges, integrating these insects into diets could contribute significantly to public health.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140524988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Nithya, Z. Kavitha, M. Shanthi, K. Swarnalatha, M. Mini
{"title":"Field Evaluation of Protein Bait in Attracting the Melon Fruit Fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) in Snake Gourd","authors":"K. Nithya, Z. Kavitha, M. Shanthi, K. Swarnalatha, M. Mini","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1576","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1576","url":null,"abstract":"In India, melon fruit fly Zeugodacus cucurbitae Coquillett is a destructive insect pest of cucurbits. This study evaluated its attraction towards gel protein bait, an improvised version of liquid protein bait, found to be attractive in previous studies in snake gourd. Two field experiments were conducted for four months each (preliminary one - January to April, 2023; and confirmatory one - April to July, 2023). In early fruiting and fruiting stages, gel protein bait significantly attracted more females than the liquid protein bait; as regards male, cuelure trap attracted more followed by gel protein and liquid protein bait traps. Evaporation of gel protein bait in the field conditions was comparatively less from that of liquid protein bait.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139297363","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Population Dynamics of Insect Pests of Pea","authors":"Shraddha Tare, Nanda Khandwe, Naveen","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1287","url":null,"abstract":"The seasonal incidence of major insect pests on pea Pisum sativum at different growth stages has been assessed in this study. Major pests observed include gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner), blue butterfly Lampedes boeticus (L.), pea leaf miner Chromatomyia horticola Goureau and pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris). These results revealed that peak incidence of H. armigera (7.80 larvae/ plant) and L. boeticus (8.60 larvae/ plant) was during the 8th and 9th SMW, respectively; while for C. horticola (5.50 larvae/ leaf) and A. pisum (94.1 aphids/ plant) it was 5th SMW. Helicoverpa armigera incidence revealed a significant negative correlation with minimum temperature (r= -0.628) while for L. boeticus it was positive one with maximum temperature (r= 0.604). The incidence of C. horticola was observed to be significantly negatively correlated with minimum temperature and rainfall (r= -0.826 and r= -0.584, respectively); while A. pisum revealed a significant negative correlation with minimum temperature (r= -0.806).","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"95 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139305078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Sarika, R. Nalini, T. Venkatesan, K. Suresh, M. Ananthan, A. Josephrajkumar
{"title":"Distribution of Woolly Whitefly Aleurothrixus floccosus Maskell on Guava from Tamil Nadu","authors":"M. Sarika, R. Nalini, T. Venkatesan, K. Suresh, M. Ananthan, A. Josephrajkumar","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1546","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1546","url":null,"abstract":"The distribution, coexistence and natural enemies of the woolly whitefly Aleurothrixus floccosus Maskell (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) was assessed on guava (var Lucknow 49) in southern districts of Tamil Nadu viz., Madurai, Dindigul and Virudhunagar during January-July 2023. Identity of A. floccosus was established by the characteristic features on the puparium of the presence of submarginal setae and uninterrupted submarginal fold at the vasiform orifice. Results of the roving surveys from all the surveyed locations indicated that the nymphal population was found to be the highest on the middle canopy (43.75/ 2.5 sq.cm/10 leaves) followed by bottom canopy (27.73) and top canopy (13.10). However, population of eggs and adults were maximum on the top canopy (39.92, 1.95/ 2.5 sq.cm/ 10 leaves) compared to middle (25.91, 1.43) and bottom (10.75, 1.26) canopies. On guava leaves, woolly whitefly was found predominant and cooccurred with the spiralling whitefly Bondars nesting whitefly, rugose spiralling whitefly, two-tailed mealybugs, aphids and scale insects. No promising parasitoids for A. floccosus were present in the surveyed location. Generalist predators, Dichochrysa sp. (Chrysopidae : Neuroptera) ladybird beetles and spiders were found associated with A. floccosus.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"133 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139292519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ravisankar M., Alexandar S., S. R, Kumar M., Venkateswarlu B. S.
{"title":"A New ICP-MS Based Approach for the Analysis of Heavy Metals in Feeder Insect Tenebrio molitor","authors":"Ravisankar M., Alexandar S., S. R, Kumar M., Venkateswarlu B. S.","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1483","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1483","url":null,"abstract":"Heavy metal accumulation in feeder insects is becoming a major food safety concern as it is a threat to human health through the transmission of toxic compounds into the human food chain. For the determination of heavy metals in Tenebrio molitor feeder insect by ICP-MS, an accurate and sensitive approach has been devised and validated in this study. The criteria for new methods, such as linearity and range, accuracy, precision, selectivity, limit of detection, and limit of quantitation are used to verify this method. The current technique exhibits linearity with correlation coefficient values not less than 0.99. The developed method shows accuracy ranging from 91.13 to 104.93%. When the RSD of the responses of replicates of the metals at specification levels is less than 20%, the approach is also precise. This method enables the detection and quantification of certain metals at low concentrations due to their low limit of detection and limit of quantification.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139296071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Raina, Trilok Jangid, Preeti Choudhary, Indu Sharma
{"title":"Distributional Pattern and Food Plants of Western Himalayan Bumble Bees from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve","authors":"R. Raina, Trilok Jangid, Preeti Choudhary, Indu Sharma","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1448","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1448","url":null,"abstract":"The present work incorporates new distributional records of the genus Bombus (Hymenoptera: Apoidea) from Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve (NDBR) of Western Himalaya covering some major habitats/localities. A total of nine species were collected viz. B. albopleuralis, B. asiaticus, B. festivus, B. jacobsoni, B. keriensis, B. melanurus, B. rufofasciatus, B. simillimus and B. tunicatus distributed over five subgenera with elevation ranging from 2500-3500 masl. Out of nine species B. tunicatus was already recorded from the study area (Gupta, 1997). The remaining eight species were documented for the first time; B. tunicatus was observed to be the most prominent species with respect to number of males. The identified species comprised individuals of worker and male castes. In addition, some food plants of these bees were also recorded for the first time.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139303850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
V. Deva Dharshini, K. Suresh, R. Nalini, B. Usharani, M. Ananthan
{"title":"Pollinator Diversity and Foraging Behaviour of Insect Pollinators in Aonla","authors":"V. Deva Dharshini, K. Suresh, R. Nalini, B. Usharani, M. Ananthan","doi":"10.55446/ije.2023.1541","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55446/ije.2023.1541","url":null,"abstract":"This study is on the diversity, abundance of floral visitors, foraging rate and speed of major pollinators in aonla orchard. Aonla flowers were observed with 22 floral visitors belonging to the Hymenoptera, Diptera, Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Tetragonula iridipennis was the most abundant floral visitor followed by Apis cerana indica and A. dorsata. Number of flowers visited by A. cerana indica (13.46 flowers/ min) and T. iridipennis (8.26) was maximum during 1100-1200 hr. The time spent by A. cerana indica (6.24 sec/flower) and T. iridipennis (6.20) was also maximum during 1100-1200 hr.","PeriodicalId":13463,"journal":{"name":"Indian journal of entomology","volume":"13 5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139294816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}