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Genetics & Heredity
Fei Ye, Hu Li, Qiang Xie
Summary: This study sequenced the first mitogenomes of Holoptilinae and Emesinae, detected novel gene orders, and confirmed Reduviidae as a 'hot-spot group' of gene rearrangement in Heteroptera.
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Entomology
Chen-Guang Zheng, Zheng Liu, Yan-Min Zhao, Yang Wang, Wen-Jun Bu, Xin-Hua Wang, Xiao-Long Lin
Summary: This study sequenced and analyzed the complete mitogenomes of seven Stenochironomus species and identified a synapomorphic gene rearrangement. It also found that the mitogenomes of Stenochironomus have a higher A+T bias. The study provides new insights into the mitochondrial gene order of Chironomidae and contributes to understanding synapomorphic gene rearrangements.
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Entomology
Stefanos S. Andreadis, Nikoloz E. Gogolashvili, Georgios T. Fifis, Emmanouel I. Navrozidis, Thomas Thomidis
Summary: This study reported the occurrence of two native hymenopteran egg parasitoids attacking the egg masses of the brown marmorated stink bug in northern Greece. The findings may contribute to the biological control of Halyomorpha halys in the region.
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Entomology
Boying Zheng, Yuanyuan Han, Ruizhong Yuan, Jingxian Liu, Cornelis van Achterberg, Pu Tang, Xuexin Chen
Summary: This study reports nearly 100 mitochondrial genomes of ichneumonid wasps and investigates their comparative mitogenomics and phylogenetic implications. The results show that the mitochondrial genomes of ichneumonid wasps have a conserved base composition and slow evolutionary rates, but exhibit diverse gene arrangements. The study also identifies novel rearrangement types and discusses the relationships among subfamilies of Ichneumonidae based on the mitochondrial genomes.
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Entomology
Antonio Masetti, Laura Depalo, Edison Pasqualini
Summary: The invasive species Halyomorpha halys causes severe damage to orchards in many countries, with current control options lacking sustainability. Inhibitors of chitin biosynthesis, such as triflumuron, have shown high efficacy in laboratory and field conditions against the brown marmorated stink bug.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Ecology
Weili Ding, Haizhen Xu, Zhipeng Wu, Lizong Hu, Li Huang, Mingsheng Yang, Lili Li
Summary: In this study, nine mitochondrial genomes of Geometridae were sequenced and annotated, and the mitogenomic evolution and phylogeny of the superfamily were analyzed. It was found that gene organization was conserved, except for Somatina indicataria, which showed rearranged tRNA positions. Nucleotide composition analysis showed higher diversity in nad6 and atp8 genes in Geometridae. Overall, this study provides important mitochondrial genomic data for systematic and evolutionary research in Geometridae.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qiang Li, Peng Wu, Lijiao Li, Huiyu Feng, Wenying Tu, Zhijie Bao, Chuan Xiong, Mingying Gui, Wenli Huang
Summary: The present study assembled and compared eleven novel complete mitogenomes of Boletus, revealing differences in gene arrangement and evolution rates among Boletus species. The study also found a close relationship between Boletus species and Paxillus in the phylogenetic tree of 72 Agaricomycetes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
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Entomology
Eleni Koutsogeorgiou, Nikos A. Kouloussis, Dimitrios S. Koveos, Stefanos S. Andreadis
Summary: In this study, the oviposition rates and fecundity of overwintering females of Halyomorpha halys in Northern Greece were investigated. The results showed that these females require additional time to exit diapause and start laying eggs. This finding is crucial for assessing the damage of H. halys to early-season crops and designing effective management practices.
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Entomology
Adam Formella, Kelly McIntyre, Thomas P. Kuhar
Summary: The brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive pest that causes economic losses to various crops in North America. This study investigates the effect of different vegetable hosts on the survival and development of the pest. The researchers found that the survival rate of the pest's nymphs from late-season eggs was higher on all vegetables except tomatoes, and corn and peppers were the most suitable vegetables for the pest's development.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Virology
Lucrezia Giovannini, Giuseppe Mazza, Walter Chitarra, Giuseppino Sabbatini-Peverieri, Claudio Sonnati, Pio Federico Roversi, Luca Nerva
Summary: The brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive pest with a wide range of attacks, causing significant economic and ecological damage. Conventional insecticide control methods have proven ineffective, leading to the need for biological control strategies. This study described 7 new viral sequences associated with the brown marmorated stink bug for the first time, and further research is needed to evaluate the effects of these viruses on their host.
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Genetics & Heredity
Francesco Nardi, Claudio Cucini, Elena Cardaioli, Francesco Paoli, Giuseppino Sabbatini Peverieri, Pio Federico Roversi, Francesco Frati, Antonio Carapelli
Summary: The samurai wasp Trissolcus japonicus is a parasitoid hymenopteran known as the natural enemy of Halyomorpha halys. The complete sequence of its mitochondrial genome conforms to the typical model of animal mitochondrial genomes, with gene order being identical to its congeneric Trissolcus basalis. Phylogenetic analysis confirms its placement within the Scelionidae and Telenominae groups, as the sister group of T. basalis.
MITOCHONDRIAL DNA PART B-RESOURCES
(2021)
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Entomology
Amy C. Morey, Lauren M. Kerzicnik, Frank E. Etzler, Katrina Mendrey, Bruce D. Morey, Zachariah Miller
Summary: This article documents the first record of Halyomorpha halys in Montana, a major agricultural and nuisance pest. The insect was found overwintering in a private residence in Billings and subsequent surveys confirmed its presence in the city. The record provides valuable information for future monitoring and management efforts of this economically important species.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Boying Zheng, Yuanyuan Han, Ruizhong Yuan, Jingxian Liu, Pu Tang, Cornelis van Achterberg, Xuexin Chen
Summary: This study analyzed four insect genomes, providing insights into the phylogenetic relationships of Ichneumonidae species and the rearrangement patterns of tRNA.
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Entomology
Jia-Qi An, Shu-Hui Yu, Shu-Jun Wei, Hong-Ping Zhang, Yuan-Chong Shi, Qiu-Yu Zhao, Zuo-Yi Fu, Pu Yang
Summary: This study investigated the mitochondrial genome of Ericerus pela and found gene rearrangement and truncated tRNA genes. The findings contribute to the understanding of mitochondrial genetics in Coccoidea species.
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Fisheries
Fengping Li, Mingfu Fan, Shunshun Wang, Zhifeng Gu, Aimin Wang, Chunsheng Liu, Yi Yang, Shikai Liu
Summary: The complete mitochondrial DNA of the Gryphaeidae family, represented by Hyotissa hyotis, was sequenced for the first time and compared with other available oyster mitochondrial DNA. The study revealed significant differences in gene order and identified new features, such as the duplication of trnW. Phylogenetic analysis supported the close relationship between Gryphaeidae and Ostreidae. This study provides important insights into the mitochondrial evolution of oysters.
