How herbivorous insects adapt to host plants is a key question in ecological and
evolutionary biology. The fall armyworm,(FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith), although …

Local adaptation, early-developmental and behavioral plasticity have all been suggested to
be underlying mechanisms of behavioral variation. They allow organisms to cope with …

Herbivorous insects assess and choose their potential host plants based on traits that may
correlate with host suitability or quality. These traits may operate as cues for better …

Abstract Theocolax elegans (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) is a potential postharvest
biocontrol agent whose host range includes Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) …

The evolution of oviposition preference in insects is considered a key evolutionary strategy
in the context of host–plant interaction. It is hypothesized that insects maximize the survival …

Leonardo da Vinci once observed,'The smallest of actions is always better than the noblest
of intentions.'This quote highlights the power of action and the importance of taking even the …

In the past few decades, the rate of establishment of introduced plant species around the
world has been accelerating. These plants can become invasive, dominating over native …