Insect olfactory systems present models to study interactions between animal genomes and
the environment. They have evolved for fast processing of specific odorant blends and for …

Plant secondary metabolites are fascinating weapons in the fight against herbivores. Of
note, products of the plant secondary metabolism can be highly useful in developing …

To better understand the olfactory mechanisms in a lepidopteran pest model species, the
cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis, we have recently established a partial transcriptome …

Introduction Below ground orientation in insects relies mainly on olfaction and taste. The
economic impact of plant root feeding scarab beetle larvae gave rise to numerous …

Many lepidopteran species produce silk, cocoons, feeding tubes, or nests for protection from
predators and parasites for caterpillars and pupae. Yet, the number of lepidopteran species …

Sex pheromones are released by adults of a species to elicit a sexual interaction with the
other sex of the same species. Here we report an unexpected effect of a moth sex …

To clarify the types, number, and distribution of sensilla on the head of the fifth instar
Spodoptera litura (Fabricius)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae and identify the main sensilla …

Phytophagous insects use volatile organic compounds (VOC) emitted by plants to orient
towards their hosts. In lepidopteran pests, crop damages are caused by larval stages—the …

Numerous and charismatic, the Lepidoptera is one of the most widely studied groups of
invertebrates. Advances in molecular tools and genomic techniques have reduced the need …

Over the past few decades, scientists have discovered that insects live in complex vibratory
environments that they both create and exploit for their survival. Yet, this growing body of …