Necrophagous insects are important in the decomposition of cadavers. The close
association between insects and corpses and the use of insects in medicocriminal …

Insect pests continue to exact a high toll on agricultural production, in spite of intense
agrochemical input. The movement of insect pests from one place to another underlies their …

Forensic Entomology provides undergraduates with a concise introduction to the subject.
The book is written with the clarity necessary for students starting out in entomology yet …

Insects comprise the largest species composition in the entire animal kingdom and possess
a vast undiscovered genetic diversity and gene pool that can be better explored using …

Molecular techniques are powerful tools that can address many research problems in insect
ecology. Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a widely used molecular marker. It is easy to use …

Unequivocal identification of fly specimens is an essential requirement in forensic
entomology. However, not all species can be determined at every developmental stage …

Genetic structuring of populations reflects the interaction of genetic drift, mutation, migration
and selection, with influences from life history. Aphids are interesting in this regard as they …

This paper provides an overview of the recent literature on electronic, remote-sensing and
computer-based techniques for observing and monitoring insect movement in the field and …

The bast scale Matsucoccus feytaudi is a specific pest of maritime pine, but the damage
inflicted by the insect on the host trees is variable, ranging from no apparent effect to severe …

Genetic studies have highlighted cryptic diversity in many well-known taxa including aquatic
insects, with the general implication that there are more species than are currently …