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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Matthew T. Kamiyama, Kenji Matsuura, Tsuyoshi Yoshimura, Chin-Cheng Scotty Yang
Summary: The study found that Japanese acrobat ants have a certain impact on the survival rate of Halyomorpha halys nymphs, reducing their numbers in their native range. However, they may need to act in conjunction with other natural enemies to cause mortality in different growth stages of H. halys.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2021)
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Entomology
Shu-Yi Li, Yan-Min Zhao, Bing-Xin Guo, Chen-Hong Li, Bing-Jiao Sun, Xiao-Long Lin
Summary: This study reports the complete mitochondrial genome sequences of 12 Chironomus species and one Microchironomus species for the first time. The analysis of these mitogenomes, combined with previously reported ones, provides insights into the nucleotide composition, codon usage, selection pressure, and heterogeneity of Chironomus species. The phylogenetic relationships of Chironomus based on these mitogenomes were also reconstructed. The findings demonstrate the conservative nature of Chironomus mitogenomes in terms of nucleotide composition and gene order, enriching the existing knowledge of chironomid mitochondrial genomes and contributing to a better understanding of the evolutionary history of Chironomus.
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Ecology
Antoine Felden, Jana Dobelmann, James W. W. Baty, Joseph McCormick, John Haywood, Philip J. J. Lester
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of manipulating the immune system of a biological invader using double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) to increase susceptibility to pathogens. While the immune pathway disruption resulted in changes in viral loads, it did not consistently increase microbial infections or alter ant abundance in the field.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2023)
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Entomology
Tinghao Yu, Yalin Zhang
Summary: Mileewinae, a small subfamily of Cicadellidae, has been found to form a monophyletic group within the family with a closer phylogenetic relationship to Typhlocybinae. The analysis of mitochondrial genomes provides valuable insights into the taxonomic status and phylogenetic relationships of Mileewinae.
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Entomology
Qi Sun, Yumeng Yang, Xiangyu Hao, Jintian Xiao, Jiaqi Liu, Xiangqun Yuan
Summary: This study sequenced and analyzed the complete mitochondrial genomes of five Coeliadinae species, showing their typical characteristics and high conservation, contributing to the understanding of their phylogenetic relationships. Expanding sampling and utilizing gene data from GenBank, the study supports the monophyletic nature of Coeliadinae through phylogenetic analyses using maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference methods.
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Entomology
Ning Liu, Lijun Fang, Yalin Zhang
Summary: This study sequenced and analyzed the mitochondrial genomes of four species in the subfamily Limenitidinae, revealing similarities in gene orientation and arrangement. Phylogenetic analysis showed that tribe levels are well-supported monophyletic groups. This work will provide a clear framework for future research on this subfamily.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yimin Du, Zonglei Liang, Christopher H. Dietrich, Wu Dai
Summary: The mitochondrial genomes of five leafhopper species were sequenced, showing similarities in composition and gene size but variations in tRNA structure and codon usage. Phylogenetic analysis supported the relationships among Evacanthinae, Cicadellinae and Typhlocybinae with moderate branch support.
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Entomology
Mujie Qi, Huifeng Zhao, Fang Yu, Aibing Zhang, Houhun Li
Summary: The Odontiinae is a small group in the Pyraloidea with diverse moths, and the mitochondrial genome data helps in resolving the phylogenetic relationships of Pyraloidea.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anjana Pisharody Unni, Sajad Hussain Mir, T. P. Rajesh, U. Prashanth Ballullaya, Thomas Jose, Palatty Allesh Sinu
Summary: The study found that ants have a negative impact on pollinators, with invasive ants exerting greater interference competition on pollinators than native ants. This indicates that ants pose a threat to plant-pollinator mutualism, especially in specialist pollination plants.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Entomology
Benning Le, Hoeun Park, Kathleen Campbell, Michael K. Rust, Chow-Yang Lee, Dong-Hwan Choe
Summary: Due to their mutualistic relationship with plant pests, the Argentine ant is considered a major pest in subtropical fruit orchards and vineyards. Liquid baiting using hydrogel materials has been demonstrated as an effective method to suppress the Argentine ant populations. In this study, boric acid incorporated in a calcium alginate hydrogel effectively killed Argentine ant workers, and the preservative potassium sorbate did not impact the efficacy of boric acid.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Irene Castaneda, Elsa Bonnaud, Franck Courchamp, Gloria Luque
Summary: Nest establishment is a crucial stage in the ant life cycle, with the number of queens influencing both queen and worker behavior during and after this process. The study found that having six queens resulted in faster entry of queens into the nest, more workers inside the nest during establishment, and fewer workers engaged in nest tasks after establishment. Differences in response were observed between invasive Argentine ants and native Mediterranean ants.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Olivia E. Anastasio, Kaitlyn A. Mathis, Monique J. Rivera
Summary: The Argentine ant, an invasive species in the United States, disrupts natural ecosystems by displacing native ant species and associating with phloem-feeding insects. The presence of another invasive pest, Asian Citrus psyllid, as well as edge complexity, can impact ant activity rates and species richness within citrus groves. Understanding the spatial patterns of these pests can aid in future management practices for controlling their populations.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Wenqian Wang, Huan Zhang, Jerome Constant, Charles R. Bartlett, Daozheng Qin
Summary: The complete mitogenomes of nine Fulgoridae species were sequenced and annotated to explore their mitogenome diversity. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that Fulgoridae is divided into two groups, with Aphaenini and Pyropsini being part of the monophyletic group.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Evelyne Baratelli, Chad Tillberg, Andy Suarez, Sean Menke, Ida Naughton, David Holway
Summary: The trophic position of Argentine ants decreases after invasion, but the extent of this decrease may vary over time or reflect transient ecological processes.
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2023)
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Genetics & Heredity
Ran Li, Zhenxing Ma, Changfa Zhou
Summary: The study determined the complete mitogenomes of two species of the family Neoephemeridae, revealing the phylogenetic relationships and evolution of this group. The results supported the monophyly of seven studied families and provided insights into the importance of genes like COI and ND2 in the evolutionary history of mayflies. The analysis of selection pressures and reconstruction of phylogenetic trees helped determine the relationships between families within the group.
