The insect equivalent of taste buds are gustatory sensilla, which have been found on
mouthparts, pharynxes, antennae, legs, wings, and ovipositors. Most gustatory sensilla are …

Phytophagous insects employ various sensory cues in the host plant location such as visual,
olfactory, gustatory, and tactile stimuli, which are perceived by sensory systems and …

The present research investigates host preferences and larval development of the melon
ladybird Chnootriba elaterii (Rossi)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), considering seven …

Simple Summary The predatory harlequin ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera:
Coccinellidae) has been widely released for classical and augmentative biological control …

Insects antennae serve as their primary sensory organs, playing a crucial role both in intra‐
and interspecific communication, a trait shared across the entire class Insecta …

Olfaction and chemical ecology in phytophagous ladybird beetles have been largely ignored
so far. The present paper describes for the first time basiconic, grooved, and trichoid porous …

Simple Summary Perception of olfactory cues represents a core function of insects. They
perceive these signals by small organs, termed as sensilla, mostly located on the antennae …

The antennal sensilla play an important role in many behavioral activities of insects. The
fungivorous beetle Triplax ainonia Lewis (Erotylidae) is an important pest which prefers to …

Mouthparts are the feeding organs of insects, which play vital roles in the feeding process.
The morphology of insect mouthparts has greatly evolved according to different foods and …

Simple Summary Coccinellidae, commonly known as ladybirds, comprise a diverse group of
insects with varied dietary preferences. Ladybirds typically feed on plants or prey on various …