Glucosinolates are used in host-plant recognition by insects specialized on Brassicaceae,
such as Pieris rapae L.(Lepidoptera: Pieridae). This research investigated the association …

Local adaptation, early-developmental and behavioral plasticity have all been suggested to
be underlying mechanisms of behavioral variation. They allow organisms to cope with …

Athetis lepigone (Möschler)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a polyphagous insect which has
caused severe damage to corn seedlings in recent yr in the summer corn region of China. It …

Many organisms inhabiting seasonal environments exhibit adaptive developmental
plasticity, allowing them to optimally match life-history traits with fluctuating conditions. This …

Investment of resources in reproduction can be based on individual state, environmental
conditions, and perceived mate quality. Changing climates impact many aspects of the …

Cnaphalocrocis medinalis is a key lepidopteran pest of rice. However, little is known about
the nutritional requirements of the adult or the effects of adult-derived nutrients on …

Intraspecific competition and food shortage due to high population density during early life
can have a profound effect on adult fitness. Organisms often mitigate negative effects of high …

Athetis lepigone is an important pest on corn, but little is known about the nutritional
requirements of adult A. lepigone and how nutrients affect their reproduction and longevity …

Polyphagous insects are characterized by a broad diet comprising plant species from
different taxonomic groups. Within these insects, migratory species are of particular interest …

The cabbage white butterfly (Pieris rapae) is an important system for applied pest control
research and basic research in behavioral and nutritional ecology. Cabbage whites can be …