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Biodiversity Conservation
Paula Escuer, Joan C. Hinojosa, Carla Minguet-Parramona, Helena Romo, Miguel L. Munguira, Javier Olivares, Vlad Dinca, Gerard Talavera, Roger Vila
Summary: This study clarifies the taxonomic status and conservation status of the Spanish Greenish Black-tip butterfly (Euchloe bazae) using phylogenetic inference and niche modeling. The results indicate that this highly specialized species has a restricted distribution range and may require rapid range shifts for survival. Considering its fragile populations and numerous threats, it is recommended to classify it as "Endangered".
INSECT CONSERVATION AND DIVERSITY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Francisco Ruben Badenes-Perez
Summary: This study investigated the association between glucosinolate content in host plants and oviposition and larval survival in Pieris rapae. The results showed that indolic glucosinolate content had a positive effect on oviposition preference and larval survival. However, the effects of glucosinolate complexity index and aliphatic glucosinolates without sulfur-containing side chains on total oviposition were smaller for P. rapae compared to Plutella xylostella.
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Evolutionary Biology
Tarunkishwor Yumnam, Birupaksha Banerjee, Ullasa Kodandaramaiah
Summary: PCP in many lepidopterans can be adaptive by helping pupae match their background colours. Laboratory populations showed more green pupae on off-leaf substrates. Pupal colour also responded to the leaf substrate's finer colour variations.
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2021)
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Entomology
Yun Ma, Hongyan Zhao, Tianbao Ma, Jianguo Ning, Stanislav Gorb
Summary: The removal of the coupling mechanism in butterflies affects their ability to synchronize wing movements, leading to a random flight trajectory. Despite still being able to take off and fly, the butterflies with clipped couplings demonstrated a change in stroke plane and strengthening of abdominal undulation during flight. This study expands our understanding of the significance of wing coupling in insect flapping flight.
JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Shafia Hassan, Tariq Ahmad, Barkat Hussain
Summary: Food preferences and consumption parameters of Pieris brassicae larvae were studied on 17 kale genotypes. KL-36 genotype showed the highest values for efficiency of conversion of ingested food (ECI) and KL-18 genotype showed the highest value for efficiency of conversion of digested food (ECD). KL-36 was the most suitable and KL-SEL-2 was the least suitable kale genotype for P. brassicae.
JOURNAL OF PLANT DISEASES AND PROTECTION
(2023)
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Entomology
Ahmed A. A. Aioub, Ramadan M. El-Ashry, Ahmed S. Hashem, Ahmed E. Elesawy, Ahmed E. A. Elsobki
Summary: The study evaluated the joint action of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) species and insecticides to deter cabbage white butterfly larvae under laboratory conditions. Results showed significant mortality of the larvae with promising potential as a practical strategy for pest management.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2021)
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Anatomy & Morphology
Arianna Springolo, Emanuele Rigato, Giuseppe Fusco
Summary: By conducting a longitudinal study on the cabbage butterfly Pieris brassicae under laboratory conditions, this research has revealed patterns of individual and ontogenetic variation in size, shape, and timing during larval development. The study found that size at hatching plays a crucial role in determining the overall size of the individual at later stages, and identified a stage of more effective developmental control at stage 3 through analysis of developmental timing. This study provides a basis for further investigations into post-embryonic development in insects and contributes to ongoing research on growth regulation and control in insects.
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Entomology
Saisri Manchikatla, Kennedy Ningthoujam, Mahesh Pathak, Akoijam Ratankumar Singh
Summary: The baseline susceptibility of Pieris brassicae to Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1C and Cry2Ab toxins in Meghalaya, India was investigated. The results showed that Cry2Ab was more virulent against P. brassicae compared to Cry1C toxin.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)
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Evolutionary Biology
Edward Pfeiler
Summary: Little is known about the migratory ecology and population genetics of the lyside sulphur butterfly, Kricogonia lyside. This study presents a review of limited literature on the migrations of K. lyside in North America and reports field observations of a recent mass migration in north-western Mexico. The data confirms that these migrations are often unidirectional, but can change direction over short time periods, and are likely triggered by substantial rainfall.
BIOLOGICAL JOURNAL OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY
(2023)
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Entomology
Waseem Abbas, Nazir Javed, Imran Ul Haq, Sohail Ahmed
Summary: The cabbage butterfly is a major pest of cabbage, causing over 50% yield losses annually. In this study, seven insect parasitic nematodes were evaluated for their effectiveness against different larval instars of the cabbage butterfly. It was found that H. bacteriophora and S. glaseri at a concentration of 1500 IJs/ml showed 100% mortality of all larval instars after 48 hours, demonstrating their potential for use in controlling the cabbage butterfly in both laboratory and field conditions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2021)
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Entomology
Sidra Taj, Shoaib Ali, Shabir Ahmed, Muhammad Ather Rafi, Sardar Azhar Mehmood, Muzafar Shah
Summary: This study conducted surveys in district Abbottabad, Pakistan to explore the Pierid butterfly fauna. A total of 110 specimens were collected, representing 8 species from 5 genera. The most abundant species was Pieris canidia, followed by Pieris brassicae, while Colias electo was the least recorded. The results indicate that district Abbottabad has a diverse butterfly fauna, and this research will provide valuable information for future studies on butterfly populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TROPICAL INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Zoology
Blanca Huertas, Carlos Prieto, Fredy Montero, Mike Adams, Jean Francois Le Crom, Maurizio Bollino, Yenny Correa-Carmona, Pablo Sebastian Padron
Summary: The Catasticta lycurgus butterfly is endemic to high elevation habitats in the isolated Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range in northern Colombia. Despite the recent rediscovery and collection of new specimens, this species remains very rare both in the field and in collections.
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Entomology
Darko D. Cotoras, Sebastian Yancovic Pakarati
Summary: The Large White butterfly, originally from the Palaearctic, is detected on Easter Island. It is likely introduced from mainland Chile and shows congruent characteristics with the Chilean population. Further investigation is needed using molecular tools to determine its colonization source.
NOTA LEPIDOPTEROLOGICA
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Naoyuki Nakahama, Toshimichi Hanaoka, Tateo Itoh, Toshio Kishimoto, Atsushi Ohwaki, Ayumi Matsuo, Masahiko Kitahara, Shin-ichi Usami, Yoshihisa Suyama, Takeshi Suka
Summary: The study identified two conservation units of Aporia hippia in Japan based on genetic proximity, but also suggested considering all populations as one conservation unit given the risk of inbreeding depression or difficulty of adaptation in different environments.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2022)