Abstract Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)(Diptera: Drosophilidae) also known as spotted-
wing drosophila (SWD), is a pest native to Southeast Asia. In the last few decades, the pest …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Innate behaviors are frequently comprised of ordered sequences of component actions that
progress to satisfy essential drives. Progression is governed by specialized sensory cues …

Grapevines are challenged by a range of diseases and pests, causing economic losses and
requiring often costly approaches to mitigate damage. Public interest in reducing the use of …

The model organism Drosophila melanogaster has become a focal system for investigations
of rapidly evolving genital morphology as well as the development and functions of insect …

Studying how novel phenotypes originate and evolve is fundamental to the field of
evolutionary biology as it allows us to understand how organismal diversity is generated and …

The information that female insects perceive and use during oviposition site selection is
complex and varies by species and ecological niche. Even in relatively unexploited niches …

Chemosensory tissues exhibit significant between-species variability, yet the evolution of
gene expression and cell types underlying this diversity remain poorly understood. To …

RNA interference (RNAi) has been exploited as a promising strategy for pest control and
also has great potential against the spotted wing drosophila (SWD) Drosophila suzukii …

Invasive species threaten native biota, putting fragile ecosystems at risk and having a large‐
scale impact on primary industries. Growing trade networks and the popularity of personal …