Fan-Bin Kong, Ling-Ling Cui, Yu-Tai Jiang, Yong-Po Lv, Ren-Jie Li, Yang Wang, Xin-An Li, Bai-Zhong Zhang, Run-Qiang Liu
{"title":"Sublethal effects of flonicamid on the population growth of the grain aphid <i>Rhopalosiphum padi</i> (L.) (Hemiptera: Aphididae).","authors":"Fan-Bin Kong, Ling-Ling Cui, Yu-Tai Jiang, Yong-Po Lv, Ren-Jie Li, Yang Wang, Xin-An Li, Bai-Zhong Zhang, Run-Qiang Liu","doi":"10.1017/S0007485325000045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485325000045","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Rhopalosiphum padi</i> is an important grain pest, causing severe losses during crop production. As a systemic insecticide, flonicamid can control piercing-sucking pests efficiently. In our study, the lethal effects of flonicamid on the biological traits of <i>R. padi</i> were investigated via a life table approach. Flonicamid is highly efficiently toxic to <i>R. padi</i>, with an LC<sub>50</sub> of 9.068 mg L<sup>-1</sup>. The adult longevity and fecundity of the <i>R. padi</i> F<sub>0</sub> generation were markedly reduced under the LC<sub>25</sub> and LC<sub>50</sub> concentrations of flonicamid exposure. In addition, negative transgenerational effects on <i>R. padi</i> were observed under exposure to lethal concentrations of flonicamid, with noticeable decreases in the reproductive period, adult longevity, total longevity, and total fecundity of the F<sub>1</sub> generation under the LC<sub>25</sub> concentration of flonicamid. Furthermore, the third nymph stage (N3), preadult stage, duration of the adult pre-reproductive period, duration of the total pre-reproductive period, reproductive period, adult longevity, total longevity, and total fecundity of the F<sub>1</sub> generation were significantly lower under treatment with the LC<sub>50</sub> concentration of flonicamid. The life table parameters were subsequently analysed, revealing that the intrinsic rate of increase (<i>r<sub>m</sub></i>) and the net reproductive rate (<i>R</i><sub>0</sub>) were significantly lower but that the finite rate of increase (<i>λ</i>) and the mean generation time (<i>T</i>) were not significantly different under the LC<sub>25</sub> and LC<sub>50</sub> concentrations of flonicamid. These data are beneficial for grain aphid control and are critical for exploring the role of flonicamid in the integrated management of this key pest.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143188059","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":"Diversity, damage and pheromone specificity of fruit flies in the Forest-Savanna Transition zone of Ghana.","authors":"Ernestina Narveh Awarikabey, Jakpasu Victor Kofi Afun, Maxwell Kelvin Billah, Enoch Adjei Osekre","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007485324000750","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Mango is a delicious tropical fruit with high economic value worldwide. The Forest-Savanna Transition zone of Ghana contributes significantly to the production of mangoes for both local and international markets. The zone is plagued with the fruit fly 'menace' like all mango-producing areas in Ghana. Not much has been done in terms of species monitoring. A 24- month fruit fly monitoring survey was conducted in eight mango orchards, to assess the composition of fruit flies associated with Mango and their damage levels. Four para-pheromone attractants (Methyl Eugenol, Terpinyl Acetate, Trimedlure, and Cuelure) were used to monitor fruit flies. Eight improvised water bottle traps (two per lure) were purposefully deployed in each orchard. A total of 18 tephritid species belonging to five genera were recorded. <i>Bactrocera</i> (one species), <i>Ceratitis</i> (six species), <i>Dacus</i> (eight species), <i>Zeugodacus</i> (one species) and <i>Xanthaciura</i> (two species). <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> was the most abundant species (90% of the collected samples), while the native mango fly, <i>C. cosyra</i> constituted 0.5%. <i>Dacus fuscovittatus</i> and <i>Dacus pleuralis</i> were for the first time captured and identified in Ghana. <i>Dacus langi, Dacus carnesi, Dacus</i> (<i>diastatus?</i>), <i>Ceratitis silvestrii</i> and <i>C. quinaria</i> were recorded for the first time in the zone. The zone recorded a diversity index of 0.41. Damage levels ranged from 41-91%. Ten out of the 18 species, are of economic importance on mango and must be watched. Periodic updates on seasonal fluctuations, species composition and new arrivals are key to the successful implementation of any management strategy.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"1-11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143078661","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}
Rasha A Zinhoum, Amira A K H Negm, W K M El-Shafei
{"title":"Vapour heat as a potential means of controlling insects in stored dates.","authors":"Rasha A Zinhoum, Amira A K H Negm, W K M El-Shafei","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000877","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000877","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Post-harvest treatments are very critical in accepting the exported dates. However, stored dates are attacked by a wide range of stored pests causing serious damage to yield. Therefore, this study investigated the efficacy of treating stored dates variety Siwi with vapour heat on almond moth <i>Ephestia cautella</i> (Walker), the Indian meal moth <i>Plodia interpunctella</i> (Hübner), the saw-toothed grain beetle <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> Linnaeus, the red flour beetle <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> (Herbst), and the drugstore beetle <i>Stegobium paniceum</i> (L.) of stored dates. Additionally, the effects of vapour heat on the quality and microbial load of treated dates were examined. The tested insects were infested and randomly distributed to eight positions inside a vapour heat chamber at 46.5°C and 95% relative humidity for 30 min. The results showed that a 120 cm height from the vapour heat source led 100% mortality in all tested insects. Furthermore, the treatment of vapour heat had a great efficacy to eliminate infestations. Meanwhile, the vapour heat treatment slightly reduced the microbial load of stored dates, and non-significantly (<i>P</i> ≤ 0.05) affected the chemical and physical characteristics of the stored dates. Therefore, vapour heat is a safe and environmentally friendly insect pest control alternative for exported dates.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"48-55"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944991","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":"Adapting distribution patterns of desert locusts, <i>Schistocerca gregaria</i> in response to global climate change.","authors":"Xiao Chang, Shiqian Feng, Farman Ullah, Yuan Zhang, Yu Zhang, Yujia Qin, John Huria Nderitu, Yingying Dong, Wenjiang Huang, Zehua Zhang, Xiongbing Tu","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000440","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000440","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The desert locust (<i>Schistocerca gregaria</i>) is a destructive migratory pest, posing great threat to over 60 countries globally. In the backdrop of climate change, the habitat suitability of desert locusts is poised to undergo alterations. Hence, investigating the shifting dynamics of desert locust habitats holds profound significance in ensuring global agricultural resilience and food security. In this study, we combined the maximum entropy modelling and geographic information system technology to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the impact of climate change on the distribution patterns and habitat adaptability of desert locusts. The results indicate that the suitable areas for desert locusts (0.2976 × 10<sup>8</sup> km<sup>2</sup>) are concentrated in northern Africa and southwestern Asia, accounting for 19.97% of the total global land area. Key environmental variables affecting the desert locust distribution include temperature annual range, mean temperature of the coldest quarter, average temperature of February, and precipitation of the driest month. Under the SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 climate scenarios, potential suitable areas for desert locusts are estimated to increase from 2030 (2021-2040) to 2090 (2081-2100). By 2090, highly suitable areas for SSP1-2.6 and SSP5-8.5 are projected to be 0.0606 × 10<sup>8</sup> and 0.0891 × 10<sup>8</sup> km<sup>2</sup>, respectively, reflecting an expansion of 1.84 and 2.77% compared to existing ones. These research findings provide a theoretical basis for adopting prevention and control strategies for desert locusts.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"84-92"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143000624","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}
Muhammad Ramzan, Longfei Shi, Tianyuan Pang, Xiangzhi Chen, Ruonan Li, Khalid S Almaary, Yongjun Zhang
{"title":"Influence of different temperatures and diets on the life cycle of invasive species <i>Conogethes punctiferalis</i>.","authors":"Muhammad Ramzan, Longfei Shi, Tianyuan Pang, Xiangzhi Chen, Ruonan Li, Khalid S Almaary, Yongjun Zhang","doi":"10.1017/S000748532400083X","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S000748532400083X","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Understanding the interactive effects of temperature and diet on insect life cycles is crucial for effective pest management. Here, the influence of different temperatures and diets on the life cycle of <i>Conogethes punctiferalis</i> was investigated using the age-stage, two-sex life table analysis. The results support the hypothesis that temperature and diets (maize, apple, and artificial diet) significantly influence the entire life cycle performance of <i>C. punctiferalis</i>. The duration of larval development was significantly prolonged, whereas adult lifespan was shortened and showed lower reproductive capacity on apple and artificial diet than maize. The total pre-oviposition period was longer on apples than on maize and artificial diet at both temperatures (20, 26°C). The highest <i>r</i> (0.113 d<sup>-1</sup>), <i>λ</i> (1.128 d<sup>-1</sup>), <i>R</i><sub>0</sub> (57.213) <i><sub>,</sub></i> and <i>GRR</i> (75.54) of <i>C. punctiferalis</i> were found on maize at 26°C, while the highest <i>T</i> (45.062) was found on apples. Similar results were obtained in the age-specific survival curves (<i>s<sub>xj</sub></i>), fecundity (<i>m<sub>x</sub></i>), maternity (<i>l<sub>x</sub>m<sub>x</sub></i>), and reproductive value (<i>v<sub>xj</sub></i>) of YPM on different host plants when exposed to 20°C. These findings highlight the need for further research into the complex interactions between temperature, diet, and insect life history traits to develop effective pest management strategies and enhance our understanding of insect ecology in agroecosystems.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"12-20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944986","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}
Xiao Feng, Farman Ullah, Jiali Liu, Yunliang Ji, Sohail Abbas, Siqi Liao, Jamin Ali, Nicolas Desneux, Rizhao Chen
{"title":"Instar identification and weight prediction of <i>Ostrinia furnacalis</i> (Guenée) larvae using machine learning.","authors":"Xiao Feng, Farman Ullah, Jiali Liu, Yunliang Ji, Sohail Abbas, Siqi Liao, Jamin Ali, Nicolas Desneux, Rizhao Chen","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000932","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000932","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Asian corn borer, <i>Ostrinia furnacalis</i> (Guenée), emerges as a significant threat to maize cultivation, inflicting substantial damage upon the crops. Particularly, its larval stage represents a critical point characterised by significant economic consequences on maize yield. To manage the infestation of this pest effectively, timely and precise identification of its larval stages is required. Currently, the absence of techniques capable of addressing this urgent need poses a formidable challenge to agricultural practitioners. To mitigate this issue, the current study aims to establish models conducive to the identification of larval stages. Furthermore, this study aims to devise predictive models for estimating larval weights, thereby enhancing the precision and efficacy of pest management strategies. For this, 9 classification and 11 regression models were established using four feature datasets based on the following features geometry, colour, and texture. Effectiveness of the models was determined by comparing metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, coefficient of determination, root mean squared error, mean absolute error, and mean absolute percentage error. Furthermore, Shapley Additive exPlanations analysis was employed to analyse the importance of features. Our results revealed that for instar identification, the DecisionTreeClassifier model exhibited the best performance with an accuracy of 84%. For larval weight, the SupportVectorRegressor model performed best with <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> of 0.9742. Overall, these findings present a novel and accurate approach to identify instar and predict the weight of <i>O. furnacalis</i> larvae, offering valuable insights for the implementation of management strategies against this key pest.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"93-104"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143045550","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":"Effects of intraspecific hybridisation between the northern and the southern populations of the cabbage beetle, <i>Colaphellus bowringi</i> on life-history traits.","authors":"Hai-Min He, Li-Li Huang, Shao-Hui Wu, Jian-Jun Tang, Fang-Sen Xue","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000865","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000865","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Significant differences in life-history traits between the southern population (S) and northern (N) population of the cabbage beetle <i>Colaphellus bowringi</i> make it an excellent model for studying inheritance in this insect. In the present study, we observed the life-history traits of pure strains, F<sub>1</sub>, reciprocal backcross and reciprocal F<sub>2</sub> progeny under a photoperiod of L:D 15:9 h at 22 °C. The S population had shorter larval development time, longer pupal time, higher body weight, growth rate and weight loss compared with the N population. In the F<sub>1</sub> testing, the larval development time and body weight in hybrid populations were intermediate between the parents, and the paternal parents played a greater role in determining the larval development time, while the maternal parents exhibited a greater role in determining the body weight. The pupal time of hybrid populations was significantly shorter than that of the parents. In the reciprocal backcross testing, both father and grandfather affected the larval development time, while both mother and grandmother affected the body weight. Consistently, in the reciprocal F<sub>2</sub> cross testing, the grandfather was more influential in determining the larval development time, and grandmother was more important in determining the body weight. In all tested populations, females had greater body weight, higher growth rate and weight loss than males. Hybridization pattern did not affect sex dimorphism and sex ratio. Overall, these findings suggest that different pathways (maternal or paternal effects) were involved in the inheritance of various life-history traits in <i>C. bowringi</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"39-47"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944984","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":"Molecular characterisation and expression profiles of an odorant-binding proteins gene (FoccOBP9) from <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i>.","authors":"Zhike Zhang","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000683","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000683","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Insect odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are the key proteins in insect olfactory perception and play an important role in the perception and discrimination of insects. <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> is a polyphagous pest and seriously harms the quality and yield of fruits, flowers and crops worldwide. Therefore, the discovery of OBPs has greatly improved the understanding of behavioural response that mediates the chemoreception of <i>F. occidentalis</i>. To identify the OBP gene of <i>F. occidentalis</i> and its sequence and expression, rapid amplification cDNA ends (RACE) and qRT-PCR reaction system were performed. The results showed that the sequence of FoccOBP9 gene was 846 bp and the reading frame was 558 bp, encoding 185 amino acid residues, a 3' non-coding region of 195 bp and a 5' non-coding region of 93 bp.The molecular weight of the protein was about 20.08 kDa, and the isoelectric point was 8.89. FoccOBP9 was similar to AtumGOBP and CnipOBP2 (30%), followed by BdorGOBP, DficGOBP, DsuzGOBP, AalbOBP38, CmarOBP6 and SexiOBP. Phylogenetic analysis of the FoccOBP9 demonstrated that the FoccOBP9 had a relatively close evolutionary relationship with SgreOBP1, AtumGOBP, HeleOBP3, CbowOBP17, CnipOBP2 and CpalOBP2. The prediction of secondary structure showed that FoccOBP9 protein contained 135 amino acid residues forming α-helix, 91 amino acid residues forming β-sheets and 24 amino acid residues forming β-turning. However, three-dimensional structure prediction showed that the FoccOBP9 protein skeleton was composed of six α-helices and the loops connecting these helices. Dynamic observation of the three-dimensional structure revealed that five α-helices (α1, α2, α4, α5, α6) were found in the structure. The expression profiles analysis revealed that <i>FoccOBP9</i> are highly abundant in antenna significantly, followed by the head and belly, and almost no expression in the chest and foot. Therefore, the identification and analysis of OBP may be useful for monitoring and limiting the damage of <i>F</i>. <i>occidentalis</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"74-83"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944987","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}
Gabriela Streppel Steindorff, Wendel José Teles Pontes
{"title":"More eggs are not more sires: long-term monogamy reduces fertility in a predatory ladybird.","authors":"Gabriela Streppel Steindorff, Wendel José Teles Pontes","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000907","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000907","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Multiple mating is a behaviour observed across various polyandrous insect species. It is suggested that, in ladybirds, this strategy of multiple copulations is used to enhance fecundity and fertility through sperm replenishment. Studies on sperm depletion need to correlate fertility with the presence of spermatozoa in the spermatheca. This study investigates the role of sperm replenishment in the ladybird <i>Cryptolaemus montrouzieri</i>. We hypothesised that females of this species exhibit fecundity and fertility rates proportional to the number of sperm replenishment opportunities (constant, periodic or absent). We observed oviposition behaviour and hatching rates over 30 days, and simultaneously tested for sperm depletion in females that copulated once. We dissected the spermathecae at four post-copulation moments to count spermatozoa under a microscope. Our results indicate that a single copulation suffices to maintain fertility for at least 30 days. Females with constant replenishment opportunities exhibited higher fecundity but lower fertility and increased mortality, suggesting a reproductive cost associated with frequent mating. Females with no replenishment during the experiment, exhibited the highest hatchability rate and lowest oviposition. Periodic copulation resulted in optimal female mating rate, with average fertility and fecundity. A plausible hypothesis would be that paired females choose to fertilise fewer eggs from a single male but are unable to control the effects of the oviposition stimulus induced by the male's presence. These findings have implications for the management and rearing of <i>C. montrouzieri</i> in biological control programmes, optimizing mating strategies for mass production.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"66-73"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944988","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}
Arzlan Abbas, Babu Saddam, Farman Ullah, Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Komal Shoukat, Faisal Hafeez, Aleena Alam, Sohail Abbas, Hamed A Ghramh, Khalid Ali Khan, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Zulqar Nain Dara, Jamin Ali, Chen Ri Zhao
{"title":"Global distribution and sustainable management of Asian corn borer (ACB), <i>Ostrinia furnacalis</i> (Lepidoptera: Crambidae): recent advancement and future prospects.","authors":"Arzlan Abbas, Babu Saddam, Farman Ullah, Muhammad Asghar Hassan, Komal Shoukat, Faisal Hafeez, Aleena Alam, Sohail Abbas, Hamed A Ghramh, Khalid Ali Khan, Rashid Iqbal, Muhammad Zulqar Nain Dara, Jamin Ali, Chen Ri Zhao","doi":"10.1017/S0007485324000919","DOIUrl":"10.1017/S0007485324000919","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Asian corn borer (ACB), <i>Ostrinia furnacalis</i> (Guenée, 1854), is a serious pest of several crops, particularly a destructive pest of maize and other cereals throughout most of Asia, including China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Cambodia. It has long been known as a pest in South-east Asia and has invaded other parts of Asia, Solomon Islands, parts of Africa and certain regions of Australia and Russia. Consequently, worldwide efforts have been increased to ensure new control strategies for <i>O. furnacalis</i> management. In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of the ACB covering its (i) distribution (geographic range and seasonal variations), (ii) morphology and ecology (taxonomy, life-history, host plants and economic importance) and (iii) management strategies (which include agroecological approaches, mating disruption, integrated genetic approaches, chemical as well as biological control). Furthermore, we conclude this review with recommendations to provide some suggestions for improving eco-friendly pest management strategies to enhance the sustainable management of ACB in infested areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":9370,"journal":{"name":"Bulletin of Entomological Research","volume":" ","pages":"105-120"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143000633","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}