Mirids (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Miridae) feed upon a wide variety of cultivated and wild
plants and can be economically important crop pests. They have traditionally been …

The origin of the order Hemiptera can be traced to the late Permian Period more than 230
MYA, well before the origin of flowering plants 100 MY later in during the Cretaceous period …

The stink bug Arma custos (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) is a predatory enemy successfully
used for biocontrol of lepidopteran and coleopteran pests in notorious invasive species. In …

Horizontal gene transfer (HGT) provides an evolutionary shortcut for recipient organisms to
gain novel functions. Although reports of HGT in higher eukaryotes are rapidly accumulating …

Abstract Background Adelphocoris suturalis (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a notorious agricultural
pest, which causes serious economic losses to a diverse range of agricultural crops around …

G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are the largest and most versatile family of
transmembrane receptors in the cell and they play a vital role in the regulation of multiple …

The green bug Apolygus lucorum is a notorious pest that feeds on multiple crops, including
fruit trees, vegetables, and cotton. The odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are considered to …

Genetic basis underlying the biodiversity and phenotypic plasticity are fascinating questions
in evolutionary biology. Such molecular diversity can be achieved at multi-omics levels …

Abstract Background Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) including Eupeodes corollae are
important insects worldwide that provide dual ecosystem services including pest control and …

Summary Apolygus lucorum (Meyer‐Dur; Heteroptera: Miridae) is a major agricultural pest
infesting crops, vegetables, and fruit trees. During feeding, A. lucorum secretes a plethora of …