Arthropod-Plant Interactions最新文献

{"title":"Volatile and phenolic compounds associated with melon resistance to Liriomyza sativae","authors":"Jéssica Fontes Vasconcelos,&nbsp;Wenner Vinicius Araújo Saraiva,&nbsp;Lucas De Lima Farias,&nbsp;Paulo Riceli Vasconcelos Ribeiro,&nbsp;José Wagner Da Silva Melo,&nbsp;Tigressa Helena Soares Rodrigues,&nbsp;Vitor Hugo Maues Macedo,&nbsp;Elenilson Godoy Alves Filho,&nbsp;Kirley Marques Canuto,&nbsp;Nívia Da Silva Dias-Pini","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10210-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10210-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The vegetable leafminer, <i>Liriomyza sativae</i> Blanchard (Diptera: Agromyzidae), is considered a key pest of melons (<i>Cucumis melo</i> L.) in Brazil. The aim of this study was to identify volatile and phenolic compounds associated with melon resistance to <i>Liriomyza sativae</i> by evaluating whether volatile compounds released by different melon genotypes influence the attractiveness and/or repellency to the pest and by identifying phenolic compounds with potential antibiotic action against it.</p><p>Olfactometer tests revealed that certain genotypes, such as CNPH 06-1047-343, 06-1047-333, and 06-1047-341, displayed low attractiveness to <i>L. sativae</i>, while the Goldex commercial hybrid was more attractive. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry analyses identified acetic acid and 3-methylfuran in higher relative abundance in the less attractive genotypes. On the other hand, attractive and susceptible genotypes emitted higher concentrations of β-ocymene, cis-β-ocymene, and trans-3-hexenyl acetate. Exclusive compounds in Goldex included 3-hexen-1-ol, α-pinene, linalool, allo-ocimene, neo-allo-ocimene, and sabinene hydrate acetate. In no-choice tests, CNPH 06-1047-333 and CNPH 06-1047-343 showed reduced larval and pupal viability of <i>L. sativae</i>, and they were distinguished by having higher total phenolic compounds in their leaves, such as hydroxybenzoic-hexoside acid, ferulic acid, and vitexin-2”-O-glucoside. The study suggests that the resistance of certain melon genotypes to <i>L. sativae</i> is linked to the emission of repellent volatile compounds and the presence of high levels of phenolics in their leaves.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145675201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Attractiveness of mediterranean native plants to arthropod natural enemies and herbivores","authors":"Khaled Jeddi,&nbsp;Khaled Abbes,&nbsp;Mohamed Lassoued,&nbsp;Kaouthar Jeddi,&nbsp;Kamel Hessini,&nbsp;Kadambot H. M. Siddique,&nbsp;Brahim Chermiti","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10204-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10204-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Agricultural intensification threatens insect abundance and diversity, even though they provide important ecosystem services such as biological control. This study screened ten annual flowering plant species from Tunisia for their attractiveness to natural enemies and herbivores to identify promising species for flower enhancement within agroecosystems. We conducted a one-year field experiment using a randomized complete block design with three replicates for each species. Arthropods were sampled from the foliage of the tested plants to assess the abundance of natural enemies and pest species present. We identified five species that attracted significantly more natural enemies than others: <i>Anethum graveolens, Diplotaxis harra, Erucaria pinnata, Glebionis segetum</i>, and <i>Pseuderucaria clavata</i>. The most abundant natural enemies were predatory Hemiptera (Anthocoridae), followed by parasitic Hymenoptera, and the dominant herbivores were Thysanoptera (Thripidae). These plant species, which bloom early and provide floral resources throughout the season,should be considered potential insectary plants for future habitat management research.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145612559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dead-end trap cropping in pest management","authors":"Francisco Rubén Badenes-Pérez","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10205-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10205-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dead-end trap cropping is a particular case of trap cropping involving trap crop plants on which targeted insect pests cannot survive. Dead-end trap crops can function as a sink for pests, preventing their movement from the trap crop to the main crop, thus greatly reducing reliance on pesticide applications. Wintercress <i>Barbarea vulgaris</i> Aiton (Brassicaceae) and vetiver grass <i>Chrysopogon zizanioides</i> (L.) Roberty (Poaceae) are among the plant species most-studied as dead-end trap crops for diamondback moth <i>Plutella xylostella</i> L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and the stemborers <i>Chilo partellus</i> Swinhoe (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and <i>S. inferens</i> Walker (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), respectively. Additional dead-end crops target important pests like cotton bollworm, corn earworm, green peach aphid, western tarnished plant bug, root-knot and root-lesion nematodes, silverleaf whitefly, and different species of fruit flies and thrips. Besides the inherent characteristics of a plant species that make it naturally function as a dead-end trap crop, such as the presence of particular plant secondary metabolites, other types of dead-end trap crops involve the use of transgenesis and the use of biological control agents. This article reviews the topic of dead-end trap cropping, providing also an explanation of some of the mechanisms involved and the factors that affect the successful implementation of this type of trap cropping.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-025-10205-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145612569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Floral visits by stingless bees of the genus Scaptotrigona (Hymenoptera, Apidae, Meliponini): a review","authors":"Zildene de Sousa Silveira,&nbsp;Cícera Alane Coelho Gonçalves,&nbsp;Nair Silva Macêdo,&nbsp;Débora de Menezes Dantas,&nbsp;Samuel Vieira Brito,&nbsp;Isabella Hevily Silva Torquato,&nbsp;Francisco Assis Bezerra da Cunha,&nbsp;Márcia Vanusa da Silva","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10198-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10198-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Stingless bees are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions, with the greatest diversity reported in the Neotropical biogeographic region, where they provide essential ecological services. The genus <i>Scaptotrigona</i> comprises 51 species, broadly distributed in this region, and is recognized as an abundant floral visitor. Despite their ecological and economic importance, studies on <i>Scaptotrigona</i> have focused mainly on agricultural contexts, leaving knowledge gaps about their broader role in natural ecosystems. Understanding which plant species they visit is particularly relevant for conservation and restoration initiatives, especially in the face of regional bee declines. This review compiles published data on the interactions between <i>Scaptotrigona</i> species and plants, based on a bibliographic survey conducted in four major scientific databases, covering publications available up to July 2023. The records showed interactions between 13 species of the genus <i>Scaptotrigona</i> and plants within their range. In total, 84 plant families were identified, representing 360 genera and 408 species visited, with the most frequently reported families being Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Malvaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Bignoniaceae, Anacardiaceae, Myrtaceae, Arecaceae, Lamiaceae, and Rubiaceae. Although the data do not allow us to directly confirm their role in pollination, the frequency and diversity of visit records indicate a significant ecological potential that deserves further research focused on pollination effectiveness.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-025-10198-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145561628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Insect visitors of green fruits of Annona senegalensis Pers. (Annonaceae) and their potential role in the plant fruiting","authors":"Zézouma Anselme Dao,&nbsp;Rahim Romba,&nbsp;Ainara Peñalver-Cruz,&nbsp;Pascale Satour,&nbsp;Bruno Jaloux,&nbsp;Amadé Ouédraogo,&nbsp;Olivier Gnankiné","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10203-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10203-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><i>Annona senegalensis</i> is a multipurpose wild shrub mainly used for food and traditional medicine by local people in tropical African. During its fruiting period, especially at the green fruit stage, this plant harbors an important community of insects such as various ant species (Formicidae) and the planthopper <i>Hilda undata</i> Walker (Tettigometridae). This study aimed at understanding the role of ants on <i>Annona senegalensis</i> during the fruiting period. Insect visitors of green fruits of <i>Annona senegalensis</i> were collected randomly on 30 green fruits from 30 plants per site, at four sites across the Sudanian and Sudano-Sahelian climatic zones of Burkina Faso, from June to July 2020. The behavior of insects was observed in the field. HPLC analyses of sugar profiles of the extrafloral nectar of green fruits, ants and <i>Hilda undata</i> were carried out in the laboratory to determine whether ants were feeding on green fruit nectar <i>and Hilda undata</i> honeydew. Ants were the most recorded visiting insect group, representing up to 95% of the insects observed on the fruit and the most frequently encountered species were <i>Trichomyrmex abyssinicus</i> Forel, <i>Crematogaster</i> sp., <i>Messor galla</i> Mayr, <i>Brachyponera sennaarensis</i> Mayr and the planthopper <i>Hilda undata</i>. Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera were recorded. Behavioural observations and HPLC analyses showed that ants consumed extrafloral nectar of green fruits and the <i>Hilda undata</i> honeydew. Ants protect the green fruits and <i>Hilda undata</i> from pests. This study is the first report highlighting mutualistic interactions between <i>Annona senegalensis</i>, ants and <i>Hilda undata</i>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145561629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tritrophic interaction between predator, Verania lineata – pest, Nilaparvata lugens and host plant, Oryza sativa from four provinces in West Sumatra, Indonesia: toward better pest management","authors":"My Syahrawati,&nbsp;James Rinaldi,&nbsp;Novri Nelly,&nbsp;Hasmiandy Hamid,&nbsp;Muhammad Afiq Senen,&nbsp;Aqilah Sakinah Badrulisham,&nbsp;Muhamad Ikhwan Idris,&nbsp;Salmah Yaakop","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10199-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10199-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the tritrophic interaction between <i>Nilaparvata lugens</i> (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) -<i>Verania lineata</i> (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) – <i>Oryza sativa</i> (Poaceae) across the northern, southern, western, and eastern regions of West Sumatra, Padang, Indonesia was investigated. Phylogenetic analyses (Neighbour-Joining and Maximum Parsimony trees) showed a mixture of individuals from different localities within the same clades. For <i>V. lineata</i> and <i>N. lugens</i> respectively, the nucleotide diversity (π) was (0.00532, 0.00136), nucleotide subdivision (Nst) was (0.04266, 0.00388), and population subdivision (Fst) was (0.0427, 0.00395). The lower values for <i>N. lugens</i> revealed its higher movement compared to <i>V. lineata,</i> despite their separation by mountainous area. A total of 14 haplotypes were detected in <i>V. lineata</i> and 9 in <i>N. lugens</i>, with haplotype diversity (Hd) values of 0.7889 and 0.5977, with Hap1 showing the highest frequency, pest and its predator were suggested that Pesisir Selatan as the primary contributor to begin infestation from the same locality, The rice yield production data showed the lowest from Sijunjung in 2024 (38.56 (quintals/ha)), as it has closer geographical and genetic distances to the Pesisir Selatan, as well as shared the same variety of rice. This observation highlights the need for targeted and prioritized management strategies in that area. These findings provide new insights into the distribution and genetic structure of both species, contributing to the development of targeted management strategies aimed at increasing rice yields in the region.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-025-10199-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145510398","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Contrasting floral-visitor networks of pollinators and predators in adjacent agroecosystem and remnant forest","authors":"Emanuelle L. S. Brito,&nbsp;Marcos Aragão,&nbsp;Gilberto M. M. Santos","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10201-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10201-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Human-driven habitat changes reshape ecological networks and threaten critical ecosystem services, such as pollination and biological control. Understanding how different functional groups respond to habitat modification is crucial for designing conservation strategies that sustain ecosystem functionality and are essential for sustainable agriculture. In this study, we evaluated how system type (agroecosystem vs. forest remnant) and functional group (pollinators vs. predators) influence the topology of floral visitor networks. We recorded 631 plant-floral visitor interactions by 33 bee species and 10 social wasp species across 52 plant species. Pollinators maintained consistent interaction frequencies across habitat types, while predators exhibited higher interaction frequencies in the agroecosystem. Networks in agroecosystems exhibited significantly higher nestedness, indicating a dominance of generalist interactions in simplified environments. In contrast, remnant forests supported greater modularity, reflecting more compartmentalized interaction structures. Functional group differences emerged through significant interactions with system type for connectance, modularity, and specialization, highlighting that the structural properties of networks depend on both habitat and the ecological role of floral visitors. Our findings reveal that floral visitor networks are shaped by habitat structure and the specific foraging behaviors and ecological roles of functional groups, implying caution regarding group-level differences in network properties. Therefore, conservation efforts must consider the distinct responses of pollinators and predators to landscape composition to safeguard ecosystem functionality and services.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145510395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"When tiny herbivores encounter tenacious ants: the role of the presence of carpenter ants in influencing thrips abundance on inflorescences of Eryngium chamissonis","authors":"Daniel A. Carvalho,&nbsp;Sebastian F. Sendoya,&nbsp;Adriano Cavalleri","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10200-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10200-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ants and plants often establish mutualisms. However, not all plants offer direct rewards, which can favor ant access to flowers. These interactions can have antagonistic aspects, especially for flower visitors. But do they also affect flower-living herbivores? In this study, we evaluated the interaction between the ant <i>Camponotus termitarius</i> (Emery, 1902) and <i>Eryngium chamissonis</i> Urb., a plant that lacks a distraction mechanism to keep ants away from flowers. Specifically, we investigated whether the presence of ants affects the abundance of flower thrips, and whether the density of these insects varies with the number of ants present. Through field experiments, we collected inflorescences exposed to and deprived of ant visitation for 24 h and counted the abundance of associated thrips. Our analyses reveal that the presence of ants differentially influences the developmental stages of flower thrips. These effects were adverse for the abundance of larvae thrips, while we observed the opposite for adults. These results demonstrate that the presence of ants decreased the presence of floral herbivores at developmental stages that require larger food sources for <i>E. chamissonis</i>. Thus, the lack of adaptations to prevent ant visitation to the flowers of this plant might lead to a reduction in the presence of flower-living herbivores.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145510396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diamondback moth egg adhesion to cabbage plants: structural, chemical, and mechanical aspects","authors":"Dagmar Voigt,&nbsp;Christian Ulrich Baden,&nbsp;Anne Jantschke","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10190-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10190-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The diamondback moth, <i>Plutella xylostella</i>, has developed strategies to overcome the challenging waxy surfaces of plants. Females can lay their eggs on pruinose Brassicaceae plants using a secretion from their colleterial glands, which acts as an egg adhesive. The present microscopic analyses, along with contact angle and force measurements, show that this secretion wets hydrophilic glass surfaces significantly better than hydrophobic ones, forming superthin layers with limited volume. Consequently, the pull-off forces required to remove the eggs are significantly greater on hydrophilic glass (23 mN) compared to hydrophobic glass (2 mN), indicating adhesive strengths of 198 and 29 kPa, respectively. The safety factors, which indicate how many times the weight of the egg (23 µg) corresponds to the pull-off force, are remarkably high: 101,689 for hydrophilic surfaces and 8517 for hydrophobic ones. Egg adhesion to plants varies depending on plant surface structures. Pull-off forces significantly decrease with the increasing number of plant epicuticular wax crystals. For example, safety factors measure 1795 on young adaxial white cabbage leaves and reach as high as 25,461 on the petioles of older Chinese cabbage leaves. This attachment ability is facilitated by the predominantly protein and lipid composition of the egg adhesive, alongside the structural matrices created by plant wax crystals and trichomes embedded within the adhesive. Raman spectroscopy of the untreated solidified egg adhesive reveals characteristic amide I and III bands, a <i>β</i>-sheet structural motif, and the presence of aromatic amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine, as well as saturated fatty acids. Based on a comprehensive discussion with previous findings, we propose that there is a trade-off between secure egg adhesion and the selection of oviposition sites that match the offspring’s preferences and provide enemy-free spaces. Understanding <i>P. xylostella</i>’s egg adhesion mechanisms and the characteristics of the adhesive substance may contribute to the improvement of pest control strategies, including physical measures, and the advancement of bioinspired adhesives. Moreover, our study should stimulate future integrative and multidisciplinary research on insect egg adhesives, promoting a comprehensive understanding from various perspectives.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11829-025-10190-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145352877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"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":"Semiochemical-based strategies for sustainable management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)","authors":"Birhanu Sisay,&nbsp;Akihiro Nakamura,&nbsp;Aderajew Mihretie,&nbsp;Amanuel Tamiru,&nbsp;Christopher W. Weldon,&nbsp;Louise A. Ashton","doi":"10.1007/s11829-025-10196-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11829-025-10196-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Semiochemicals are produced by diverse taxa to mediate intra- and interspecific communication. These chemical cues are becoming increasingly important in integrated pest management (IPM) for manipulating key behaviors such as mating, foraging, and host selection in both plant–insect and insect-insect interactions. Semiochemical-based approaches regulate pest populations through techniques such as monitoring, mass trapping, and mating disruption. Understanding the chemical cues that mediate these interactions is crucial for developing sustainable and targeted pest management options. This review explores the role of semiochemicals in managing insect pests, with a focus on the fall armyworm (<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>), a globally significant pest native to the Americas. We discuss composition, variability, efficacy, specificity, and applications of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in pest management. Additionally, we address challenges associated with the adoption of semiochemical-based approaches and highlight emerging research directions to enhance their integration into IPM programs. By synthesizing current knowledge, this review underscores the potential of semiochemical-based strategies to reduce reliance on conventional insecticides while improving pest control efficiency. The strategic application of plant volatiles and sex pheromones in agricultural systems offers an opportunity to develop more ecologically sound and sustainable pest management practices, thereby fostering resilient cropping systems with minimal environmental impact.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":8409,"journal":{"name":"Arthropod-Plant Interactions","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145352876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}