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Adipokinetic hormone receptor is required for larval food intake and development of Plutella xylostella 脂肪运动激素受体是小菜蛾幼虫摄食和发育的必需物质
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104913
Qiu-Li Hou , Mei Fang , Jia-Ni Zhu , Donal M. O’Sullivan , Er-Hu Chen
{"title":"Adipokinetic hormone receptor is required for larval food intake and development of Plutella xylostella","authors":"Qiu-Li Hou ,&nbsp;Mei Fang ,&nbsp;Jia-Ni Zhu ,&nbsp;Donal M. O’Sullivan ,&nbsp;Er-Hu Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104913","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104913","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The diamondback moth (<em>Plutella xylostella</em> L.), a notorious worldwide pest of cruciferous crops, has evolved high resistance to various commonly used chemical insecticides. In insects, the adipokinetic hormone signaling system is the key regulator that efficiently mobilizes lipid storage to sustain energy demands during their different physiological processes. In this study, we characterized the full-length <em>adipokinetic hormone receptor</em> of <em>P. xylostella</em> (<em>PxAKHR</em>), which encodes a 414-amino-acid protein containing seven conserved transmembrane domains. We then evaluated its potential as a pest-control target by examining its roles in food intake and larval development. Gene expression analysis showed <em>PxAKHR</em> was most highly expressed in third instar larvae, with high transcript levels in the fat body and gut, indicating its key roles in energy metabolism and development. Knockdown of <em>PxAKHR</em> via RNAi (RNA interference) led to the accumulation of triacylglycerol (TAG) and lipid, along with significant reductions in both food intake and locomotor activity in <em>P. xylostella</em> larvae. Furthermore, we found a notable delay in larval development of <em>P. xylostella</em> after the injection of ds<em>PxAKHR</em>. Taken together, these findings confirm that <em>PxAKHR</em> plays critical roles in lipid mobilization, food intake, and development regulation of <em>P. xylostella</em>, highlighting its potential as a promising RNAi-based pest control target.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104913"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145620809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Microstructural characteristics and mechanisms underlying dynamic light adaptation in the compound eyes of Exolontha castanea (Coleoptera: Melolonthinae) 褐飞蛾复眼的显微结构特征及动态光适应机制(鞘翅目:褐飞蛾科)
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104903
Xiankun Shang , Jili Wei , Wei Liu , Chenghua Huang , Xuehong Pan
{"title":"Microstructural characteristics and mechanisms underlying dynamic light adaptation in the compound eyes of Exolontha castanea (Coleoptera: Melolonthinae)","authors":"Xiankun Shang ,&nbsp;Jili Wei ,&nbsp;Wei Liu ,&nbsp;Chenghua Huang ,&nbsp;Xuehong Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104903","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104903","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Exolontha castanea</em> (Coleoptera: Melolonthinae) larvae are a major subterranean pest of sugarcane in China. The adults exhibit strong flight capacity and positive phototaxis. This study investigated the external morphology, internal microstructure, and light-induced adaptations of the compound eyes in both female and male <em>E. castanea</em> using light microscopy (LM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The compound eyes feature a peninsula-shaped canthus that extends deeply into the basement membrane region. A marked sexual size dimorphism of the eye was observed, with females having significantly larger eyes and a greater number of facets (10,780.92 in females vs. 9,901.30 in males). The eyes were identified as being of the optical superposition type. The ommatidial length is approximately 800 μm. Moreover, the cornea was significantly thicker in female adults than in males. The crystalline cone is eucone and bullet-shaped, consisting of three to four Semper cells. Each ommatidium contains eight retinula cells (R1-R8). The cell bodies of R1-R7 form a retinular tract that traverses the clear zone, with their nuclei located in a distally swollen region. R8 is a basal cell situated beneath the rhabdom near the basement membrane. The retina was classified as the scotopic type. The proximal ends of R1-R7 extend inward to form a rhabdomere, which collectively constitute an open, seven-lobed rhabdom. The inter-rhabdom spaces are densely filled with tracheoles. Under different light conditions, including darkness, ultraviolet, violet, blue, red, and white light, the eyes demonstrate dynamic adaptations by modulating the length of the primary pigment cells (PPCs) and the migration of pigment granules. Under dark adaptation, the retinula cells are closely apposed to the crystalline cone, and pigment granules accumulate around it. Upon light exposure, the PPCs surrounding the cone elongated, the retinula cells shortened radially, and the pigment granules migrated into the elongated PPCs region beneath the cone, thereby reducing light entry. Furthermore, the degree of PPCs elongation is positively correlated with light intensity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104903"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145467777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Recent progress in nanoparticle-mediated RNA interference in insects: Unveiling new frontiers in pest control 纳米粒子介导的RNA干扰在昆虫中的最新进展:揭示害虫防治的新领域。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104884
Jisheng Liu , Qiuying He , Xianfeng Lin , Guy Smagghe
{"title":"Recent progress in nanoparticle-mediated RNA interference in insects: Unveiling new frontiers in pest control","authors":"Jisheng Liu ,&nbsp;Qiuying He ,&nbsp;Xianfeng Lin ,&nbsp;Guy Smagghe","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104884","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104884","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>RNA interference (RNAi), a key post-transcriptional gene silencing mechanism, has emerged as a powerful tool in insect physiology research and the development of next-generation pest control methods. In insects, the small interfering RNA (siRNA) pathway, which is activated by long double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), represents the primary mechanism through which RNAi operates. This comprehensive review explores the recent innovations that have increasingly centered on nanoparticle-based delivery systems to overcome physiological barriers in insects, such as nuclease activity in the gut and inefficient cellular uptake. Nanomaterials based on different (bio)chemistries such as natural organic (chitosan), liposomal-based (liposomes), inorganic (star polycations, carbon quantum dots, layered double hydroxides), synthetic polymers (guanylated polymers), and peptide-based (branched amphiphilic peptide capsules, cell-penetrating peptides), have been employed to encapsulate dsRNA, enhancing its stability and facilitating its targeted delivery to insect tissues. These nanoparticles improve systemic RNAi responses by enabling the efficient traversal of cellular membranes and endosomal escape, crucial steps within the unique physiological context of insect cells. Their nanoscale dimensions, biocompatibility, low toxicity, and cost-effectiveness position them at the forefront of RNAi innovation. As our understanding of insect molecular and cellular biology deepens, these nanocarriers offer transformative potential in the development of species-specific, eco-friendly insecticides, marking a significant advance in both insect physiology studies and sustainable pest management technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104884"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145054140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Maternal photoperiod, age, and egg temperature regulate early embryonic diapause in the stick insect, Phraortes elongatus 雌虫的光周期、年龄和卵温对竹节虫早期胚胎滞育有调节作用。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104906
Haruyuki Nakano , Keiji Nakamura
{"title":"Maternal photoperiod, age, and egg temperature regulate early embryonic diapause in the stick insect, Phraortes elongatus","authors":"Haruyuki Nakano ,&nbsp;Keiji Nakamura","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104906","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104906","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Japanese stick insect <em>Phraortes elongatus</em> exhibits seasonal variation in its life cycle strategy, shifting from a univoltine to a semivoltine lifecycle depending on the timing of oviposition. In the univoltine cycle, diapause occurs only at the late embryonic stage (pharate first instar), whereas in the semivoltine cycle, additional diapause is induced at an early stage. However, the environmental and maternal factors that regulate early diapause remain unclear. This study examined the influence of maternal photoperiod, maternal age, and post-oviposition temperature on early embryonic diapause in <em>P. elongatus</em>. Females were reared at 25 °C under long-day (16L:8D) or short-day (12L:12D) conditions, and eggs laid between 14 and 91 days after adult emergence were incubated at 25 °C under short-day conditions for 8 weeks. Under long-day conditions, the incidence of early diapause gradually increased with maternal age, reaching 100 % by day 63. In contrast, under short-day conditions, most eggs laid up to day 42 entered early diapause; however, this tendency decreased with maternal age. To assess thermal effects on the offspring generation, eggs laid 14 days after emergence under both photoperiods were incubated at 20 °C, 25 °C, or 30 °C under short-day conditions. At 20 °C, early diapause was induced regardless of maternal condition. At 30 °C, development was delayed, suggesting heat stress-induced developmental delay. These results demonstrate that early embryonic diapause in <em>P. elongatus</em> is regulated by the combined effects of maternal photoperiod, maternal age, and incubation temperature.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104906"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145530616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Influence of thermal stress on the cellular immunity of Galleria mellonella F. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), and the biological traits of Bracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in a host–parasitoid interaction: implications under climate change 气候变化下热应激对黄颡鱼蛾(鳞翅目:茧蜂科)细胞免疫的影响及小蜂(膜翅目:小蜂科)寄主-寄生蜂相互作用的生物学特性
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104907
Erinç Çelik Biçer, Olga Sak, Aylin Er
{"title":"Influence of thermal stress on the cellular immunity of Galleria mellonella F. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), and the biological traits of Bracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in a host–parasitoid interaction: implications under climate change","authors":"Erinç Çelik Biçer,&nbsp;Olga Sak,&nbsp;Aylin Er","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104907","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104907","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Extreme temperatures, the most evident indicator of climate change, threaten the delicate balance among parasitoids, key components of the ecosystem, and their agricultural pest hosts. Understanding the effects of thermal stress on parasitoids is essential for improving the mass production of <em>Bracon hebetor</em> (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), and predicting how the climate change will affect host-parasitoid relationship. The immune system of the host <em>Galleria mellonella</em> (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) varied with both temperature and duration of exposure. Total hemocyte count peaked at 40 °C after 24 h due to elevated granulocyte, plasmatocyte, spherulocyte, and other cell types. The mitotic index peaked at 38 °C (24 h) before dropping sharply at 40 °C. Strong encapsulation responses rose significantly at 40 °C compared to 38 °C. Re-exposing adult females of <em>B. hebetor</em> to thermal stress, along with its previously heat-stressed hosts, altered biological traits in both adult females and F<sub>1</sub> offspring, especially the reduced egg fecundity. Rising temperatures initially reduced the female sex ratio, but ultimately it nearly balanced out. At 36 °C, 95 % of the 24 eggs per female developed into adults, and prolonged adult longevity increased parasitoid numbers and extended their active period, a key finding. Overall, <em>B. hebetor</em> displayed high thermal tolerance, yet temperature-driven changes in host immunity and parasitoid traits may reshape their interactions under future climates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104907"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145526425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Euschistus heros RNase silencing: dsRNA stability and effects on RNAi susceptibility RNase沉默:dsRNA稳定性及其对RNAi易感性的影响
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104908
Daniel Estiven Quiroga-Murcia , Éricmar Avila dos Santos , Kristof De Schutter , Moises J. Zotti
{"title":"Euschistus heros RNase silencing: dsRNA stability and effects on RNAi susceptibility","authors":"Daniel Estiven Quiroga-Murcia ,&nbsp;Éricmar Avila dos Santos ,&nbsp;Kristof De Schutter ,&nbsp;Moises J. Zotti","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104908","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104908","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nuclease (RNase) activity is a major limiting factor that reduces the effectiveness of RNAi-induced gene silencing across many insect species. In <em>Euschistus heros</em>, dsRNA degradation occurs predominantly upon contact with saliva, while midgut fluids exhibit moderate degradative activity and the hemolymph shows minimal or no RNase activity. High expression levels of <em>RNase</em> genes have been confirmed in the salivary glands, and to a lesser extent, in the midgut. To assess the impact of this barrier on RNAi efficacy, a RNAi-of-RNAi-based strategy was designed, involving the microinjection of dsRNA targeting the <em>RNase</em> gene (ds<em>RNase</em>), followed by the oral delivery of dsRNA targeting the <em>V-ATPase</em> gene (ds<em>VATP-ase</em>). This approach successfully reduced <em>RNase</em> gene expression and significantly decreased dsRNA degradation in saliva and midgut extracts. However, RNase suppression did not result in a significant enhancement on the <em>E. heros</em> sensitivity to ds<em>VATP-ase</em>, suggesting the presence of additional barriers that limit RNAi efficacy in this species. These results highlight the importance of mitigating enzymatic degradation while also emphasizing the need for complementary approaches to overcome other physiological barriers and enhance the viability of RNAi as a control tool in <em>E. heros</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104908"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145620808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Insect double-stranded RNA-binding proteins: structure, function and RNAi efficiency 昆虫双链rna结合蛋白:结构、功能和RNAi效率。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104910
Anna Zielińska
{"title":"Insect double-stranded RNA-binding proteins: structure, function and RNAi efficiency","authors":"Anna Zielińska","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104910","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104910","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Double-stranded RNA-binding proteins (dsRBPs) are essential cofactors in insect RNA interference (RNAi), where they stabilize and process double-stranded RNA and guide small RNAs into effector complexes. While Dicer and Argonaute proteins constitute the catalytic core of RNAi, dsRBPs such as R2D2, Loquacious, and Staufen, as well as lineage-specific variants like StaufenC, determine the efficiency, specificity, and systemic spread of silencing signals. Comparative analyses across Diptera, Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, and Hemiptera reveal pronounced differences in the presence, expression, and functional specialization of these proteins, which correlate with order-specific variability in RNAi responsiveness. Coleopterans exhibit robust systemic RNAi supported by high expression of dsRBPs and SID-1-like transporters, whereas lepidopterans and hemipterans display restricted dsRBP activity, elevated nuclease degradation, and limited systemic transport, resulting in inconsistent RNAi outcomes. Structural and biochemical studies have clarified the roles of dsRBPs in Dicer-mediated processing and RISC assembly, highlighting isoform-specific mechanisms in Loquacious and cooperative interactions between R2D2 and Dicer-2. Emerging evidence also implicates lineage-specific proteins, such as StaufenC in beetles, in enhancing oral RNAi. From an applied perspective, dsRBPs represent promising molecular determinants and biomarkers of RNAi susceptibility, offering entry points for improving host-induced and spray-induced gene silencing strategies. This review provides an integrated framework for understanding the molecular causes of RNAi variability and for developing targeted approaches to enhance the reliability of RNAi-based pest management.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104910"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145557033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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The effect of male accessory gland extracts on female receptivity in Culex pipiens mosquitoes 雄性副腺提取物对雌性库蚊接受性的影响。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104905
Cassidy Orange, Biana Qiu, Susan Villarreal
{"title":"The effect of male accessory gland extracts on female receptivity in Culex pipiens mosquitoes","authors":"Cassidy Orange,&nbsp;Biana Qiu,&nbsp;Susan Villarreal","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104905","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104905","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Seminal fluid proteins (SFPs), produced in the male accessory glands (MAGs) and transferred during mating, induce key post-mating changes in females, including altered feeding, reduced receptivity, and shifts in reproductive investment. In mosquitoes, these effects are well characterized in some <em>Aedes</em> and <em>Anopheles</em> species, whereas their role in <em>Culex</em> remains poorly understood. We tested whether MAG products alone reduce female receptivity in <em>Culex pipiens</em>. MAGs were dissected from virgin males, proteins extracted, and homogenates injected into virgin females, alongside saline and non-injected controls. Insemination rates were assessed under two contexts: no choice trials, where males encountered females from a single treatment group and choice trials, where all treatment types were presented simultaneously. To evaluate male mating attempts independent of sperm transfer, we also applied a fluorescent dye-transfer assay in which dye applied to male abdomens marked females during attempted copulation. MAG-injected females were significantly less likely to be inseminated than controls, implicating SFPs in inducing refractoriness. This effect was stronger in no choice trials, suggesting reduced mating reflects female rejection rather than male discrimination among female types. Dye-transfer data revealed few attempted copulations without insemination and no evidence that males preferentially courted non-injected virgin controls. Our findings confirm the conserved role of SFPs for female receptivity from an understudied species and establishes a foundation for identifying the molecular drivers of refractoriness in <em>Culex</em>, a key step for reproductive-based vector control strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104905"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145523632","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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The age of bright nights: Photoperiodic disruption of insect diapause by artificial light at night 明亮夜晚的时代:夜间人造光对昆虫滞育的光周期破坏。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104901
Takashi Kuriwada
{"title":"The age of bright nights: Photoperiodic disruption of insect diapause by artificial light at night","authors":"Takashi Kuriwada","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104901","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104901","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Many insects regulate diapause—a dormant physiological state—in response to photoperiod, with short day length typically signaling approach of winter and inducing diapause. However, artificial light at night (ALAN), often associated with urbanization, can disrupt these photoperiodic cues and inhibit diapause induction. This review examines the disruption of diapause induction by ALAN, a topic that has only recently attracted considerable attention. First, it summarizes recent empirical studies on ALAN-induced diapause inhibition. Then, it outlines the physiological and molecular genetic mechanisms involved, which remain only partially understood. Next, it discusses potential factors limiting adaptation to ALAN-induced diapause disruption. Finally, this review presents key perspectives from physiological, evolutionary, and applied entomological standpoints to guide future research, emphasizing the need to integrate existing knowledge of diapause regulation with field and laboratory studies to better understand the effects of ALAN and guide mitigation efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"167 ","pages":"Article 104901"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145390368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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Factors affecting locomotor plasticity in Rhodnius prolixus 影响长尾蛇运动可塑性的因素。
IF 2.3 2区 农林科学
Journal of insect physiology Pub Date : 2025-11-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-05 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104872
Letícia Sophia Silva , Marcelo Gustavo Lorenzo , Gabriel da Rocha Fernandes , Alessandra Aparecida Guarneri
{"title":"Factors affecting locomotor plasticity in Rhodnius prolixus","authors":"Letícia Sophia Silva ,&nbsp;Marcelo Gustavo Lorenzo ,&nbsp;Gabriel da Rocha Fernandes ,&nbsp;Alessandra Aparecida Guarneri","doi":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104872","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jinsphys.2025.104872","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Triatomines are vectors of <em>Trypanosoma cruzi</em>, the causative agent of Chagas disease. Their locomotor activity is influenced by endogenous and exogenous factors, but whether individual behavioral profiles persist across developmental stages remains unclear. This study evaluated non-oriented locomotor activity in <em>Rhodnius prolixus</em> under varying nutritional states (short-fasting, long-fasting, fed), developmental stages (5<sup>th</sup> instar nymphs and adults), sex (males and females), and light phase (photophase vs. scotophase). In a longitudinal design using actometers, we recorded the movements of 81 insects (42 males, 39 females) over 24-hour periods at specific time points through their 5<sup>th</sup> instar and adult stage. Results revealed significant variability in activity, but statistical modeling indicated that individual differences contributed minimally to activity variation, with sex, daytime, nutritional state, and developmental stage being the primary determinants. Females were consistently more active than males and both sexes presented higher movement levels during the scotophase compared to the photophase. Adults exhibited greater activity than nymphs. While fed adults displayed higher activity levels than starved individuals, possibly linked to mating or shelter-seeking behaviors, nymphs maintained consistently low activity regardless of nutritional state, indicating a potential energy-conserving starvation-survival strategy. These findings suggest that <em>R. prolixus</em> locomotor activity is not an individually intrinsic trait but rather one dynamically modulated by physiological and environmental conditions, with sex- and light-phase-dependent differences shaping dispersal and survival strategies across life stages.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16189,"journal":{"name":"Journal of insect physiology","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 104872"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015521","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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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