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Original Research

Published on 12 Dec 2025

Life table variations in Wolbachia-transinfected (wMel & wAlbB strains) and uninfected Aedes aegypti: the role of various larval diets

in Insect Physiology

Yazhini Gunasekaran
Vidhya Pachalil Thiruvoth
Sakthivel Annamalai
Vijayakumar Balakrishnan
Shriram Ananganallur Nagarajan
Manju Rahi

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1679816

565 views

Original Research

Accepted on 08 Dec 2025

Odorant-Binding Protein 84a-1 Mediates Detection of Guire No.82 Mango Volatiles in Bactrocera dorsalis: From Structural Analysis to Behavioral Validation

in Insect Physiology

Peng Peng
Yingying Tang
Shian Yang
Yingxi Mo
Guodi Huang
Yongsen Chen

Frontiers in Insect Science

142 views

Original Research

Published on 26 Nov 2025

The GPCR A35 regulates fecundity of Nilaparvata lugens Stål via juvenile hormone signaling

in Insect Physiology

Minjuan Cao
Di Deng
Ziyue Mao
Zhirou Duan
Yuhang Sun
Xudong Zhao
Linquan Ge

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1719937

514 views

Original Research

Published on 21 Oct 2025

Morphology and distribution of sensilla on the antennae and mouthparts of adult Monochamus saltuarius Gebler (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

in Insect Physiology

Jianjun Wang
Jianguo Wang
Jingxian Wang
Xu Jiang
Shitan Ren
Chuanwang Cao

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1675406

908 views

Original Research

Published on 25 Sep 2025

Effects of pre-adult photoperiod experience on reproductive parameters of Chrysoperla nipponensis (Tjeder): potential implications for mass-rearing of natural enemies

in Insect Physiology

Xue Kong
Minghui Xu
Haolin Li
Shaofeng Zhong
Dandan Li
Yongyu Xu
Zhenzhen Chen

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1680910

871 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 29 Aug 2025

Panoramic view of diversity and function of cuticular proteins in insects and mosquitoes biology

in Insect Physiology

Yamini Thakur
Sanjay Tevatiya
Gaurav Kumar
Meenakshi Jeena
Vaishali Verma
Rajnikant Dixit
Shweta Pasi
Alex Eapen
Jaspreet Kaur

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1602055

2,668 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 28 Jul 2025

Progressive mitochondrial dysfunction impairs visual signal transduction and induces retinal degeneration in Drosophila

in Insect Physiology

Jinguo Cao
Yining Li
Xiaohui Hu
Zhaoqi Wu
Jiting Zhang
Yue Zhou
Wei Luan
Wen Hu
Jianhong Tang

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1596020

1,427 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Apr 2025

Aphid wing polyphenism and conspecific egg cannibalism affect the developmental and reproductive performance of Chrysoperla carnea

in Insect Physiology

Ahmed A. Rashed
Marwa M. Ramadan
Mona M. Shalaby
Amged El-Harairy
Mohamed H. Bayoumy

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2025.1562606

1,699 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 28 Jan 2025

Exploring the impact of xenobiotic drugs on forensic entomology for accurate post-mortem interval estimation

in Insect Physiology

Sapna Jain
Jonathan J. Parrott
Gulnaz T. Javan

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1411342

5,768 views
3 citations

Mini Review

Published on 22 Jan 2025

Repellents against Aedes aegypti bites: synthetic and natural origins

in Insect Physiology

Melissa Noguera-Gahona
Cindy Peña-Moreno
Natalia Quiñones-Sobarzo
Caroline Weinstein-Oppenheimer
María Guerra-Zúñiga
Ximena Collao-Ferrada

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1510857

7,106 views
1 citation

Brief Research Report

Published on 09 Dec 2024

Evidence of horizontal transmission of Wolbachia wCcep in rice moths parasitized by Trichogramma chilonis and its persistence across generations

in Insect Physiology

C. T. Lai
Y. T. Hsiao
Li-Hsin Wu

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1519986

1,640 views

Editorial

Published on 26 Sep 2024

Editorial: Rising stars in insect physiology

in Insect Physiology

Peter M. Piermarini
Nicholas M. Teets

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1483760

1,798 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 25 Sep 2024

Context-specific variation in life history traits and behavior of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

in Insect Physiology

Clément Vinauger
Karthikeyan Chandrasegaran

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1426715

4,970 views
11 citations

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2024

Effects of temperature and storage duration on quality of an insect artificial diet

in Insect Physiology

Khanh-Van Ho
Bruce E. Hibbard
Michael G. Vella
Kent S. Shelby
Man P. Huynh

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1475411

2,291 views

Original Research

Published on 02 Jul 2024

The impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen on male and female Aedes albopictus reproductive fitness

in Insect Physiology

Sri Jyosthsna Kancharlapalli
Corey L. Brelsfoard

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1430422

2,452 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 02 Jul 2024

A universal artificial diet for corn rootworm (Diabrotica spp.) larval biopesticide assays

in Insect Physiology

Khanh-Van Ho
Bruce E. Hibbard
Thu T. H. Do
Adrian J. Pekarcik
Man P. Huynh

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1392198

2,458 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 07 Jun 2024

Consuming royal jelly alters several phenotypes associated with overwintering dormancy in mosquitoes

in Insect Physiology

Olivia E. Bianco
Aisha Abdi
Matthias S. Klein
Xueyan Wei
Cheolho Sim
Megan E. Meuti

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1358619

3,053 views
1 citation

Mini Review

Published on 21 May 2024

Voltage-gated ion channels as novel regulators of epithelial ion transport in the osmoregulatory organs of insects

in Insect Physiology

Jocelyne Dates
Dennis Kolosov

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1385895

3,107 views
7 citations

Editorial

Published on 26 Apr 2024

Editorial: Diet, nutrition and insect responses to environmental change

in Insect Physiology

C. Ruth Archer
Christopher W. Weldon

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1415809

1,809 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 22 Apr 2024

Enhanced gut microbiome supplementation of essential amino acids in Diploptera punctata fed low-protein plant-based diet

in Insect Physiology

Paul A. Ayayee
Nick Petersen
Jennifer Riusch
Claudia Rauter
Thomas Larsen

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1396984

2,800 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 18 Apr 2024

Protein localization of aquaporins in the adult female disease vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti

in Insect Physiology

Britney Picinic
Jean-Paul V. Paluzzi
Andrew Donini

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1365651

2,762 views
3 citations

Brief Research Report

Published on 10 Apr 2024

Turmeric shortens lifespan in houseflies

in Insect Physiology

Sophie Laurie
Leah Ainslie
Sharon Mitchell
Juliano Morimoto

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1376011

7,672 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2024

Molecular characterization, localization, and physiological roles of ITP and ITP-L in the mosquito, Aedes aegypti

in Insect Physiology

Farwa Sajadi
Jean-Paul V. Paluzzi

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1374325

2,762 views
8 citations

Mini Review

Published on 04 Apr 2024

The diverse roles of insulin signaling in insect behavior

in Insect Physiology

Anastasia A. Weger
Clare C. Rittschof

Frontiers in Insect Science

doi 10.3389/finsc.2024.1360320

5,628 views
25 citations

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articles

Life table variations in Wolbachia-transinfected (wMel & wAlbB strains) and uninfected Aedes aegypti: the role of various larval diets

Odorant-Binding Protein 84a-1 Mediates Detection of Guire No.82 Mango Volatiles in Bactrocera dorsalis: From Structural Analysis to Behavioral Validation

The GPCR A35 regulates fecundity of Nilaparvata lugens Stål via juvenile hormone signaling

Morphology and distribution of sensilla on the antennae and mouthparts of adult Monochamus saltuarius Gebler (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)

Effects of pre-adult photoperiod experience on reproductive parameters of Chrysoperla nipponensis (Tjeder): potential implications for mass-rearing of natural enemies

Panoramic view of diversity and function of cuticular proteins in insects and mosquitoes biology

Progressive mitochondrial dysfunction impairs visual signal transduction and induces retinal degeneration in Drosophila

Aphid wing polyphenism and conspecific egg cannibalism affect the developmental and reproductive performance of Chrysoperla carnea

Exploring the impact of xenobiotic drugs on forensic entomology for accurate post-mortem interval estimation

Repellents against Aedes aegypti bites: synthetic and natural origins

Evidence of horizontal transmission of Wolbachia wCcep in rice moths parasitized by Trichogramma chilonis and its persistence across generations

Editorial: Rising stars in insect physiology

Context-specific variation in life history traits and behavior of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

Effects of temperature and storage duration on quality of an insect artificial diet

The impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen on male and female Aedes albopictus reproductive fitness

A universal artificial diet for corn rootworm (Diabrotica spp.) larval biopesticide assays

Consuming royal jelly alters several phenotypes associated with overwintering dormancy in mosquitoes

Voltage-gated ion channels as novel regulators of epithelial ion transport in the osmoregulatory organs of insects

Editorial: Diet, nutrition and insect responses to environmental change

Enhanced gut microbiome supplementation of essential amino acids in Diploptera punctata fed low-protein plant-based diet

Protein localization of aquaporins in the adult female disease vector mosquito, Aedes aegypti

Turmeric shortens lifespan in houseflies

Molecular characterization, localization, and physiological roles of ITP and ITP-L in the mosquito, Aedes aegypti

The diverse roles of insulin signaling in insect behavior