Polyphagous butterflies, ie, those that feed on multiple host plants, need to evolve
adaptations against the defenses of many plants. Studies have focused on chemical …

The Poweshiek skipperling (Oarisma poweshiek) is endemic to the tall grass prairie in North
America and is now critically endangered globally. Existing populations are scattered …

Corn, as a crucial staple food crop, has historically faced significant challenges from a
variety of pests, particularly those belonging to Lepidoptera order. The parasitoid Cotesia …

While variation in temperature appears to be the main environmental cue for plasticity in
adult traits in many species of Mycalesina, relying on temperature would result in a …

Background Insects often show adaptive phenotypic plasticity where environmental cues
during early stages are used to produce a phenotype that matches the environment …

Butterflies are among the most important biodiversity components within the ecosystem.
They are pollinators of both wild plants and agricultural crops. Swallowtail butterfly, Papilio …

Simple Summary Extreme weather events and climate change can alter organismal
development and, in turn, affect species survival, community composition, and ecosystem …

The European pepper moth, Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), is a key pest
to strawberries in America and Europe. Understanding its behavior in the field can support …

Kurnianto AS, Haryadi NT, Dewi N, Miftachurrohmi, Rohmana A, Amal GI, Septiadi L,
Firdaus AS, Magvira NL. 2023. Edge effects at multifunctional agro-landscapes in Jember …

The pupal colour of many butterflies is plastic, being green or brown depending on the
environment in which they develop. In most species with pupal colour plasticity (PCP) …