Palm weevils, Rhynchophorus spp., are destructive pests of native, ornamental, and
agricultural palm species. Of the 10 recognized species, two of the most injurious species …

Urban areas landscaped with ornamental palms, especially Canary Islands date palms
(Phoenix canariensis), are particularly vulnerable to incursion by invasive palm weevils …

The insect gut microbiota has been shown to contribute to the host's digestion, detoxification,
development, pathogen resistance, and physiology. However, there is poor information …

Entomophagy has been linked to nutritional, economic, social and ecological benefits.
However, scientific studies on the potential safety risks in eating edible insects need to be …

This study focuses on interacting with insects and their ectosymbiont (lato sensu)
microorganisms for environmentally safe plant production and protection. Some cases help …

Tenebrio molitor represents one of the most popular species used for the large-scale
conversion of plant biomass into protein and is characterized by high nutritional value. In the …

Simple Summary The red palm weevil (RPW) Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera:
Curculionidae) is a species of beetle that depends on palm trees to complete its life cycle …

The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is one of the most significant pathogen vectors of
the twenty-first century. Originating from Asia, it has invaded a wide range of eco-climatic …

For invasive insects, the potential roles of gut microbiota in exploiting new food resources
and spreading remain elusive. Red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier …

Red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier, is a destructive pest for palm
trees worldwide. Recent studies have shown that RPW gut is colonized by microbes and …