Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) also known as spotted-wing
drosophila (SWD), is a pest native to Southeast Asia. In the last few decades, the pest has …

We investigated the influence of developmental conditions on adult morphology, reproductive
arrest, and winter stress tolerance of the invasive pest of small fruit, Drosophila suzukii (…

As part of an insect resistance management plan to preserve Bt transgenic technology,
annual monitoring of target pests is mandated to detect susceptibility changes to Bt toxins. …

Embryonic axis elongation is a complex multi-tissue morphogenetic process responsible for
the formation of the posterior part of the amniote body. How movements and growth are …

Abstract Knowledge regarding the reproductive status of spotted‐wing drosophila, D rosophila
suzukii ( M atsumura) ( D iptera: D rosophilidae), is of critical importance in predicting …

Insects use a diverse array of specialized terpene metabolites as pheromones in intraspecific
interactions. In contrast to plants and microbes, which employ enzymes called terpene …

An improved understanding of the biology of the invasive pest, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura)
(Diptera: Drosophilidae), is critical for the development of effective management …

Drosophila suzukii Matsumura is an invasive species affecting berry crops and cherries
throughout North America, South America, and Europe. Previous research suggests that in …

Harlequin bug, Murgantia histrionica (Hahn), is a piercing-sucking pest of brassicaceous
crops, particularly in the southern United States. The pest typically completes two to four …

The xylem-limited bacterium Xylella fastidiosa (Xf) causes Pierce's disease (PD), an important
disease of grapevine, Vitis vinifera L. Grapevine rootstocks were developed to provide …