First records and new host associations of Charipinae (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) hyperparasitoids on aphids in Algerian citrus orchards - Zine Eddine Labdaoui; Yamina Guenaoui; Juli Pujade-Villar; Jesus Selfa; Mar Ferrer-Suay (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Assessing the association between physicochemical parameters and antioxidant enzyme activities in diverse Anopheles gambiae populations from Akure, Nigeria - Jane T. Fakoya; Emmanuel A. Oyeniyi; Olufemi S. Bamidele; Iseoluwa O. Alabi; Omogbolahan O. Aderounmu; Olajire A. Gbaye (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Bibliometric and visual analysis of wasp research progress based on ITGInsight - Fu Liu; Jianfang Yang; Jing Huang; Xi Liu; Zizhong Yang; Hairong Zhao; Yu Zhao; Pengfei Gao; Weihong Liu; Chenggui Zhang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Morphological variation between queens, workers and males of Vespa orientalis Linnaeus, 1771 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae: Vespinae) in Egypt - Ahmed A. Shaheen; Mohammad M. Bedewy; Mahmoud M. Metwally (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Thyme essential oil encapsulation-based management of storage pests in foods: New insights and future implications - Manpreet Kaur Saini; Maninder Kaur; PN Guru; Mahesh K. Samota; Prabhjot Kaur (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Bioecology and molecular-genetic analysis of the Pseudococcus comstocki (Kuwana) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on mulberry plantations: a case study from the Fergana Valley, Uzbekistan - Ilyosbek B. Isakov; Bashorat B. Nizomova; Jasurbek M. Maripjonov; Dilafruz R. Kapizova; Ozodbek T. Sobirov (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Molecular docking and chemical composition of commercial essential oils and their toxicity against Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Hugo José Gonçalves dos Santos Junior; Alexandra Aparecida Zorzal; Claudio Augusto Gomes da Camara; Leandro Pin Dalvi; Hugo Bolsoni Zago; Marcílio Martins Morais; Vitor Zuim; Erdi Can Aytar; Adriely Valerio de Macedo; Mario Ferreira Conceição Santos (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Field evaluation of Birbira (Millettia ferruginea) and other botanical extracts for sustainable management of cabbage aphid - Zenebu Shewakena Sidell; Yosef Worku Yigezu; Tessema Astatkie (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Validation of suitable reference genes for gene expression studies in rugose spiraling whitefly (Aleurodicus rugioperculatus Martin) under various experimental conditions - A. A. Sabana; M. K. Rajesh; Jasmin Habeeb; M. Sujithra; A. Josephrajkumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Comparative evaluation of larval susceptibility of Culex quinquefasciatus and Culex gelidus to three formulations of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis - Sandhya Ananth; S. Mahalakshmi; V. Pranav; Dharani Govindasamy; Ashwani Kumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Impact of phenological stages in durum wheat cultivars related to temperature and rainfall on dynamics of Sitobion avenae and its predator Coccinella septempunctata in the Constantine Region, Eastern Algeria - Hadia Kellil; Dalila Addad; Faouzia Derouiche; Khalissa Mohguen; Abdelkrim Si Bachir; Lounes Saharaoui; Faiza Merniche (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Molecular characterization and genetic diversity of cotton whitefly Bemisia tabaci infesting cotton crops - Qamar Saeed; Muhammad Sagheer; Ummad ud din Umar; Muhammad Taimoor Shakeel; Mahmoud Moustafa; Mohammed Al-Shahrani; Uthman Algopishi; Muhammad Naeem; Mahmoud Ahmed Amer (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Observations on the natural history of the ant-garden, Azteca paraensis bondari Borgmeier, 1937 (Formicidae, Dolichoderinae) - Rebeca Q. Menezes; Jacques H. C. Delabie; Cléa S. F. Mariano; Elmo Borges de Azevedo Koch (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Nesting behavior and biology of two carpenter bees, Xylocopa nasalis and Xylocopa ruficornis, in Vietnam - Van Tho Le; Phong Huy Pham; Van Son Dang; Ryoichi Miyanaga; Thi Mai Huong Nguyen; Tran Vy Nguyen; Thanh Luu Pham (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Edible shea tree caterpillar: prevalence, consumption pattern and perception of nutrition and economic importance in Oke-Ogun, Oyo State, Nigeria - Olubunmi A. Bamiwuye; Adeyemi O. Akinyemi; Ayodeji O. Adedire; Samuel K. Ayandiran (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Synergistic Effects of Neonicotinoids and Piperonyl Butoxide on House Fly (Musca domestica) Populations from Antalya, Türkiye - Burak Polat; Huseyin Cetin (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Deltamethrin and imidacloprid induces resurgence of brown planthopper by reducing the defense related biomolecules in rice - Netra Hubballi; Sujay Hurali; Srikanth Barkeer; Prabhuraj Aralimarad; Badari Prasad; Shankargouda Gowder (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Characterization of thermal limits and degree day of diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) - Tufail Ahmad; Mohd. S. Ansari (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

The influence of shade, fertilization and genotype on leaf-chewing insects’ foliage damage of young cacao saplings in the Ecuadorian Amazon - Dayanna Michelle Ortega Mora; Marina Mazón (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

The effect of plant growth promoting microorganisms on inducing resistance against Aphis gossypii in greenhouse cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) via enhanced antioxidant defense - Ghadah Majid Abdullah Alghanimi; Alireza Jalalizand; Yousif Dakheel Rashid; Esmaeil Mahmoudi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Soil amendments enhance phenolic defense in canola, suppressing cabbage aphid population and improving yield performance - Muhammad Wajid Javed; Mansoor–ul Hasan; Muhammad Sagheer; Shahbaz Talib Sahi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

First molecular identification of fruit fly species in Pakistan using mt-COI sequences - Anbareen Gul; Mariam Badam; Syed Hamid Jalal Shah; Javaria Qazi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Developmental biology and life table analysis of the predatory bug Geocoris megacephalus (Hemiptera: Geocoridae) as a potential biological control agent - Merve Akyıldız; Erol Bayhan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Essential oils as biopesticides: contact toxicity, volatile profiling, and molecular target interaction in Caryedon serratus - Kasturi Sarmah; Devayani Sarmah; Rahul Borah (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Semiochemical-based strategies for tea mosquito bug management: Advances, gaps and emerging strategies - Seena R. Subhagan; Berin Pathrose; Jalaja S. Menon; Dhalin Dharaneedharan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Population ecology and ET based climate smart pest management of a generalist Spilosoma obliqua walker on twenty economic crops - Neha Chowdhury; Bratatee Sardar; Nayan Roy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Susceptibility of two super elite basmati rice varieties cultivated in Pakistan to Whitebacked Planthopper (WBPH) Sogatella furcifera Horváth (Hemiptera: Delphacidae); A life–table bioassay - Muhammad Rizwan; Misbah Rizwan; Arshed Makhdoom Sabir; Muhammad Tahir; Bilal Atta; Tahir Hussain Awan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Lethal and sublethal effects of selected plant extracts and two commercial botanical insecticides on Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) and Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) - Daniela Ribeiro da Costa; Suzany Aguiar Leite; Vanderlúcia Fonseca de Paula; Jeferson Chagas do Nascimento; Raymundo José de Sá Neto; Aldenise Alves Moreira; Maria Aparecida Castellani (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Evaluation of deltamethrin persistence and efficacy on cotton discs exposed to simulated sunlight and rain: role of UV absorbers and olive oil - Hamdy R. Soltan; Fawkia A. Abd El-Megeed; Fathia I. Mustafa (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Nanoemulsion of Mentha piperita L. essential oil and biotoxicity against Callosobruchus maculatus and Callosobruchus chinensis - Heba H. Fahmy; Hosny M. Raddy; Mohamed H. A. El-Sawah; Hassan A. Gad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Integrating of Trichogramma spp. and gamma irradiation for control of angoumois grain moth, Sitotroga Cerealella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in stored wheat grains - Esraa M. Abdel Halim; Magda H. Naroz; Sayeda S. Ahmed; Mona B. R. El-Mandarawy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Molecular and morphological evidence confirm the predominance of Liriomyza sativae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in tropical lablab ecosystems of South India - Aisvarya Srinivasan; Elaiyabharathi Thiyagarajan; Murugan Marimuthu; Shanthi Mookiah; Srinivasan Ramasamy; Balaji Kannan; Prabhu C. Ganiger (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Light and scanning electron microscopies characterizations on the male reproductive system of adult Agapanthia kirbyi (Gyllenhal, 1817) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) - Nurcan Özyurt Koçakoğlu; Hicret Arslan; Selami Candan; Doğan Erhan Ersoy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Effect of irradiated and unirradiated Calotropis procera (R.Br.) (Asclepiadaceae) leaves extract on Culex pipiens larvae (Diptera, Culicidae) - Tammy Samir El sayed; Salwa Abdou Rizk; Rehab Mahmoud Sayed (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Efficacies of systemic insecticides against the coconut rhinoceros beetle, Oryctes rhinoceros (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae), on O’ahu, Hawai’i - Mason Russo; Philip Waisen; Kenneth Choi; Zhiqiang Cheng (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Stability and realized heritability of resistance to Imidacloprid in the field-collected brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) from Lampung, Indonesia - Danarsi Diptaningsari; Aziz Purwantoro; Arman Wijonarko; Y. Andi Trisyono (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

First record of the Hawaiian beet webworm, Spoladea recurvalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), infesting sugar beet in Lorestan Province, Iran - Asadollah Hosseini-Chegeni; Majid Tavakoli (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Impact of integrated management strategies against fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) population in maize - Mrutyunjay V. Matti; Channabasappa P. Mallapur; Demanna N. Kambrekar; Anandmurthy Timmaraju; Sharanappa I. Harlapur (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Cuticular modifications of insecticide-resistant Culex quinquefasciatus larvae in Sri Lanka - S. N. Palliyaguru; Thilini C. Weeraratne; W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Relative fitness cost in Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae) on treatment with diflubenzuron and diflubenzuron/verapamil combination - Manu Sankar; Vinay Singh Dagar; Divya Yadav; Sarita Kumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Impact of seasonal variation on transmission efficiency of tomato leaf curl palampur virus (ToLCPMV) and morphological traits of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) - Rutvik Patel; Harpal Singh Bhullar; Abhishek Sharma (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Plotting global research trends on red palm weevil: a bibliometric analysis - Alexander Woodman; Akhtar Hussain; Shakil Ahmad; Ziaur Rahman (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Potential efficacy of insecticides and plant growth regulators against Oxycarenus hyalinipennis (Costa) during the fruiting stage of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) - Muhammad Saqib Ajmal; Muhammad Farhan; Sajjad Ali; Qaiser Shakeel; Habib Ali; Ammara Riaz; Javaid Iqbal; Konul Ahmadova; Muhammad Sarmad; Muhammad Sajjad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

First record of Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) infesting heeng, Ferula assa-foetida L - Rahul Kumar; Rupinder Kaur; Aditya Singh Ranout; Satbeer Singh; Ramesh Chauhan; Sanatsujat Singh; Gireesh Nadda (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Consumer perception of selected edible insects in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria - Simon Idoko Okweche; Etimbuk Leo Martin; Pius Agaji Oko; Chukwudi Nwaogu; Daniel Etim Jacob; Isong A. Isong; Miyanda N Moonga; Phillip O. Y Nkunika (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Rediscovery and ecological notes on Amida Vietnamica Hoang, 1982 (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae): a little-known ladybird beetle from India - Tamoghno Majumder; Susmita Kairy; Shashank Shekhar; Sankarganesh E; Kusal Roy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Practices of traditional entomophagy and its perspectives in Assam: a comprehensive review - Kistina Neog; Pankaj Chetia; Minakshi Puzari (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

In vitro evaluation of soil-borne fungal isolates for their virulence against melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) adults in Swat, Pakistan - Fida Hussain; Shahid Hussain; Waqas Ahmad; Usman Ali; Sheema Bibi; Elum Haider (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Diversity, nesting guild and temporal patterns of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae) of a tropical barrier Island system, Kerala, India - Rajagopal Chitra; Anto Anu; Vinod KV (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Biogenic silver nanoparticles as seed protectant for stored paddy seeds against Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) - C. R. Chandana; Surajit Kalita; Rakesh V.; Pranjal Kumar Kaman (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Banana aphid Pentalonia Nigronervosa coquerel (Hemiptera: Aphididae) rearing: optimizing low-cost approaches for banana research purposes - Christian Comlan Adjalla; Geofrey Ogwal; Bonaventure Aman Omondi; Walter Ocimati; Peter Wasswa; Nancy Kitumaini Safari; Florence Nakamanya; Guy Blomme (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)
Banana aphids ( Pentalonia nigronervosa ) are the vectors of Banana Bunchy Top Virus, and research on Banana Bunchy Top Disease often requires access to a large number of these aphids. This study investigates practical, low-cost methods for rearing banana aphids using excised banana leaves, exploring variations in leaf preparations and their impact on aphid population growth. Excised whole leaves, kept viable for up to 15–21 days using moistened cotton or soil substrate, proved suitable for long-term population growth. However, aphid population growth was significantly higher on excised midrib leaf cuttings. Cuttings from basal sections of older, more mature leaves, supported rapid population growth which doubled within 3–5 days, making them ideal for experiments requiring age-synchronized aphids. The superior performance of older, basal leaf sections is likely due to higher assimilate concentrations. Optimal timing for transferring aphids to fresh leaf material is crucial. Transferring before leaf discoloration or population decline is critical, as delayed transfer can hinder population recovery even with fresh food sources. Allowing for natural migration to fresh leaf cuttings, rather than transferring aphids mechanically which can damage the individuals, shows merit but requires further research. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights for improving aphid rearing efficiency on excised banana leaves, adaptable in various laboratory settings.

Regional environment variations and management practices likely influence gut gene expression in Bt-resistant pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) from the Northern and Southern regions of India - Alok Dubey; Vinod K. Chauhan; Narender K. Dhania; R. K. Chaitanya (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Assessment and evaluation of pink bollworm infestation in cotton crops of district Khairpur, Sindh - Ghulam Abbas Syed; Mansoor Ali Shah; Naheed Baloach; Ayaz Ali Lashari (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Insecticidal activities and persistence of essential oils of Lippia multifora, Lantana Camara and Eucalyptus saligna against Necrobia rufipes insect pests of stored smoked fish and their chemical compositions - Martial Judicaël Peyieno; Sammuel Raymond Tchabong; Justin Djopnang Djimbie; Hervé Tekou Ngunte; Laurent Franz Yantcho Tahon; Béranger Raoul Tamgno; Marlyse Solange Leng; François Tchoumbougnang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Field evaluation of attract and kill technology (Hook RPW™) to control red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in coconut plantations of Goa, India - Rajan Shelke; Gopal Mahajan; Govind Parab; Jose Romeno Faleiro (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Sustainable insect management for date palm in arid Gulf agro-ecosystems: challenges, bioinsecticides, and emerging innovations - Myriam Lamine; Ahlam Khallef; Ameni Ben Zineb; Samia Daldoul; Amine Elleuch; Ahmed Mliki; Sami Sayadi; Mahmoud Gargouri (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Nutritional indices and biology of invasive pest, Spodoptera frugiperda on multiple host plants: implications for Pest control - Kasturi Sarmah; Devayani Sarmah; Rahul Borah (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Assessing population dynamics and impact of modern insecticides on brown plant hopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stål) and its Natural Enemies in Non-Scented Rice Ecosystem - Shubham Yadav; Rinku Poonia; Balbir Singh; Rakesh Kumar; Ankit Phoughat (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Bibliometric analysis and patterns in pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) research: A data report from 2000 to 2024 - Nitika Saini; Amandeep Kaur; Vijay Kumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Fights in a tight space: wax scale Ceroplastes deodorensis Hempel (Hemiptera: Coccidae: Ceroplastinae) and associated parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) on a new host plant (Arecaceae) - Nyeppson de Sousa Soares; Anne Caroline Santos Küll; Alexandre Santos Araújo; Gabriel Silva Dias; Ana Lúcia Benfatti Gonzalez Peronti; Leonardo Souza Duarte; Bianca Mendes de Almeida; Yanka Silva de Sousa; Valmir Antonio Costa; Roberto Antonio Zucchi; Marcoandre Savaris (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)
The hosts of Ceroplastes deodorensis Hempel (Hemiptera: Coccidae) belong to the families Annonaceae and Moraceae, which are exclusively recorded in Brazil. In this report, we document for the first time the occurrence and impact of C. deodorensis on adult plants of the dwarf date palm, Phoenix roebelenii O’Brien (Arecaceae), in Brazil. The wax scale was collected and examined on P. roebelenii at the “Luiz de Queiroz” campus in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, between April 2024 and March 2025. The population of C. deodorensis peaked from April to October 2024, causing damage solely to the leaves (leaflets) of the dwarf date palm, which manifested as yellowing and drying. The scale insect was found to be parasitized by four species of Chalcidoidea from four families: Aprostocetus sp. (Eulophidae), Brasema sp. (Eupelmidae), Metaphycus floridensis Santos & Tavares (Encyrtidae) (new record), and Scutellista caerulea (Fonscolombe) (Eunotidae) (new record). Notably, M. floridensis and S. caerulea comprised over 90% of the total parasitoids collected. This study serves to compile and update information regarding the hosts and parasitoids of C. deodorensis.

Morphological characterization and development of the immature stages of the parasitoid Zaeucoila unicarinata Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) - Rayane Sley Melo Cunha; Elania Clementino Fernandes; Marcia Mayara Sousa; Janisete Gomes Silva; Elton Lucio Araujo (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)
Zaeucoila unicarinata Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) is an endoparasitoid of the leafminer Liriomyza sativae Blanchard (Diptera: Agromyzidae), a significant pest in agricultural systems. Despite its ecological importance, limited information is available on this parasitoid species. Understanding its bioecological characteristics is crucial for advancing biological control strategies. This study aimed to elucidate the developmental process and provide a detailed morphological characterization of the immature stages of Z. unicarinata . To investigate the development of Z. unicarinata and characterize its immature stages, 50 parasitized larvae or pupae were dissected every 24 h under a stereoscopic microscope throughout the parasitoid developmental period. The complete development of the immature stages required approximately 22 days. Morphological Characteristics: The eggs were elongated with a subtle stalk-like structure. The first and second instar larvae exhibited a eucoiliform shape with average lengths ranging from 0.62 mm to 1.14 mm. The third and fourth instar larvae transitioned to a hymenopteriform shape, measuring approximately 1.54 mm and 1.56 mm in average length, respectively. Pupae displayed a clearly defined head, thorax, and abdomen, with an average length of 1.46 mm. These findings provide valuable insights into the developmental biology of this parasitoid, thus contributing to its identification during the immature stages and expanding foundational knowledge essential for its potential application in biological control programs. Moreover, understanding its developmental traits may facilitate mass-rearing protocols and improve the use of biological control in integrated leafminer management systems.

In vitro rearing of Neurozerra conferta walker: laboratory feasibility and core challenges - Md. Rubel Rana; Santosh Mazumdar; Md. Jakir Hossain; S.M. Alauddin; Md Shajedul Islam; Rupak Kumar Ghosh; Rakibul Islam; Mohammad Jakir Hossain (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Evaluation of sex pheromone traps against fall armyworm Spodoptera Frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) incidence on maize - M. V. Matti; C. P. Mallapur; Anandmurthy. T.; D. N. Kambrekar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Effect of partial or complete replacement of soybean meal with black solider fly (Hermetia illucens) prepupae meal on egg production and quality in layer chicken - Arumbackam Vijayarangam Elangovan; Mahesh Shankarappa Yandigeri; Amala Udayakumar; Kochiganti Venkata Hanumat Sastry; Vaibhav Bhagwan Awachat; Muthugounder Mohan; Anjumoni Mech; Somu Bala Nageswara Rao; Nira Manik Soren; Satya Nand Sushil; Raghavendra Bhatta (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Decomposition and entomofaunal succession pattern of burnt pig carcasses in a semi-arid part of India - Ravi Tanwar; Sapna Sharma; Parul Sharma; Tapeshwar Bhardwaj (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Integrating climate change adaptation and insecticide resistance management in vector control: a comprehensive review - Ebrahim Abbasi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Sublethal effects of azadirachtin on life table parameters of Musca domestica (Diptera: Muscidae): implications for population dynamics in Pakistan - Naeem Iqbal; Nauman Sadiq; Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan; Allah Ditta Abid; Muhammad Sohail Shahzad; Muhammad Nadir Naqqash; Adnan Akhter (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Toxicity of bio-oil from wet torrefaction of tobacco stem against the drywood termite Cryptotermes cynocephalus light (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae) - Anne Patricia G. Cantalejo; Menandro N. Acda; Mylene D. Rizare (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Mathematical modeling of mosquito population dynamics using constrained threshold with multi-environmental factors and intervention strategies - Akintayo Emmanuel Akinsunmade; Catherine Ngozi Ejieji; Oluwaseun Olumide Okundalaye; Sunday Ebenezer Adepoju (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Indirect adulteration in stingless (Kelulut) bee honey: influence of artificial feeding on yield and colony response - Rabiatul Adawiah Mohd Noor; Wan Nur Asiah Wan Mohd Adnan; Farah Adilah Md Jafrry; Syari Jamian; Mary T. Fletcher; Norhasnida Zawawi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Emergence of fipronil resistance in Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) field populations from Northwestern Himalayas, India - P. Bhagat; S. R. Upadhyay; R. Godara; Shikha Sharma; K. Nazim; A. Yadav; R. Katoch (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Experimental modulation of ants’ external microbiome revealed symbiont-mediated survival and behavioral modifications in workers of Solenopsis invicta - Bamisope Steve Bamisile; Junaid Ali Siddiqui; Lei Nie; Atif Idrees; Chunsheng Jia; Yijuan Xu (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Lethal and locomotor effects of the insecticide spinetoram in Melipona beecheii and Nannotrigona perilampoides (Hymenoptera: Meliponini) - Esaú Ruiz-Sánchez; Cristian Góngora-Gamboa; Horacio Ballina-Gómez; Emanuel Hernández-Núñez; Alejandro García-Ramírez (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Effects of silvopastoral management intensity on honeybee production, health, and pollen diversity - Sergio Vega-Hernández; Carlos Ernesto González-Esquivel; Melissa Olmos-Silva; Raúl Omar Real-Santillán; Tsiri Díaz-Guerrero (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Editorial: strengthening entomological capacity in Africa through international cooperation and field training - Pierre-Olivier Maquart; Philippe Le Gall (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Morphological, molecular characterization, life cycle and age specific life table parameters of coconut rugose spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus rugioperculatus martin: an invasive pest of India - Kolanthasamy Elango; Jeyarajan Nelson; Thangavel Tamilnayagan; Dinesh Kumar Palaniappan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Studies on population dynamics and bio-intensive management of the mango hopper, Idioscopus nagpurensis (Pruthi) (Cicadellidae: Hemiptera) under high-density planting system conditions of the Eastern hill and plateau region of India - Arbud Lala; Archita Das (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Multivariate principal component analysis reveals key clusters of morpho-physiological traits in Gossypium hirsutum and G. arboreum resisting Aphis gossypii infestation - Uthirapathy Pirithiraj; Marimuthu Murugan; Venkatasamy Balasubramani; Narayanan Manikanda Boopathi; Selladurai Hari Ramakrishnan; Mannu Jayakanthan; Nallathambi Premalatha (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

So close and unnoted: a new host plant of Cerataphis brasiliensis (Hempel) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) - Nyeppson de Sousa Soares; Alexandre Santos Araújo; Leonardo Souza Duarte; Frederico Hickmann; Thiago Henrique dos Reis Pádua; Mateus Souza Lima Aurélio; Sinval Silveira Neto; Roberto Antonio Zucchi; Marcoandre Savaris (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)
Cerataphis brasiliensis (Hempel) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), the palm aphid, is native to Asia and, in several countries, has been associated with some economically important palm trees (Arecaceae). This study aims to document, for the first time, the occurrence of C. brasiliensis on Butia odorata (Barb. Rodr.) Noblick (Arecaceae) in the municipality of Piracicaba, São Paulo State, Brazil. The identity of the specimens was verified through both morphological and molecular analyses, specifically examining the mitochondrial gene cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI). The haplotype of the specimen collected on Butia palm tree exhibited over 99% homology with other sequences of C. brasiliensis , thereby confirming the species identity. Observations indicated a clear preference of the aphid for the rachillae and fruits of B. odorata . Additionally, for the first time, a mutualistic interaction between Camponotus crassus Mayr (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and the palm aphid was documented. Currently, C. brasiliensis is known to associate with species from four botanical families, with a predominant occurrence in Arecaceae throughout South America.

Interaction study of photosensitive insecticide, methylene blue trihydrate with acetylcholinesterase 1 (AChE1) of three major mosquito vectors using molecular Docking - Debadatta Maharana; Basudeb Sethy; Suvam Acharya; Bijayalaxmi Sahu; Tapan Kumar Barik (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Deciphering the role of antioxidant responsive factors in cotton cultivars against whitefly herbivory - Prabhjot Singla; Anju Sharma; Rimaljeet Kaur; Sunidhi; Sucheta Sharma (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Weather driven variation in the population dynamics of Helicoverpa armigera and avian predators in chickpea - Uma Shankar; Yousra Mukhtar; Mohammad Monobrullah (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

An updated overview of the distribution and impact of the little fire ant Wasmannia auropunctata on native ant communities in Southern Cameroon - Paul Serge Mbenoun Massé; Lyne Carelle Fokam Payi; Ruth Mony; Maurice Tindo (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Novel insecticides and biorationals for managing Noorda blitealis and N. moringae in moringa - M. Duvaraga Devi; M. Muthuswami; A. Suganthi; C. Indu Rani; N. Manikanda Boopathi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Proximate composition and mineral analysis of bee pollen from three monofloral sources: Eucalyptus camaldulensis, Guizotia abyssinica, and Acacia abyssinica - Kasim Roba Jilo; Yadesa Abeshu Erena (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Population dynamics and management of Galleria Mellonella in Apis mellifera colonies across Punjab, India - Arshdeep Singh; Harinder Singh; Khushwinder Singh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Larvicidal, growth inhibitory, and biochemical effects of ethyl acetate extract of Plectosphaerella sp. NL5 against Spodoptera litura (Fab.) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) - Harminder Preet Kaur; Arushi Mahajan; Rahul Datta; Amarjeet Kaur; Sanehdeep Kaur (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Effect of chlorfluazuron termite baiting on the genetic distribution pattern of the subterranean termite population using genetic data - Naveeta M. Vellupillai; Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Sphingidae of the Western ghats: an assessment of their distribution, ecology, and diversity - R. Mahesh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Effect of weather variables and guild interactions in the seasonal patterns of arthropod fauna in Solanum melongena agro-ecosystem - Ajoy Kumar Mukhopadhyay; Soumya Sarathi Kundu; Bimal Mondal; Soumik Dey Roy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Repellency of Urtica dioica (Urticaceae) and Erigeron annuus (Asteraceae) to Plodia interpunctella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae - Dragana Z. Predojević; Filip J. Grbović; Filip N. Vukajlović; Snežana B. Pešić (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Status of insecticide resistance in Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on cauliflower, Punjab, Pakistan - Dilbar Hussain; Muhammad Sohail Qadir; Muhammad Asrar; Muhammad Saleem; Usama Saleem; Zeeshan Javed; Kanwal Hanif; Arshed Makhdoom Sabir; Ijaz Haider; Muhammad Jawad Saleem; Muhammad Bilal Bin Iqbal (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Rearing performance of Scyphophorus acupunctatus Gyllenhaal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Dryophthorinae) on a meridic, Agave cupreata–based diet: developmental duration, survival, and reproductive parameters - Carlos Daniel Gómez-Ibarra; Selene Ramos-Ortiz; Ana Mabel Martínez-Castillo; Samuel Pineda-Guillermo; Luis Jesús Palma-Castillo; Juan Manuel Chavarrrieta-Yáñez; Yordanys Ramos; Alfonso Luna-Cruz; José Isaac Figueroa-De la Rosa (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Annotation of antixenosis resistance in Oryza nivara against Sogatella furcifera (Horvath) and role of various histological traits in defense - Palak Gandhi; Preetinder Singh Sarao; Dharminder Bhatia; Neelam Kumari (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Morphological and molecular identification of pod borer complex infesting chickpea and their associated natural enemies - Doddachowdappa Sagar; Suresh Mahadev Nebapure; Ramya Ramesan Syamala; Rahul Kumar Chandel; Pathour Rajendra Shashank (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Influence of canopy cover on the diversity of Anastrepha (Diptera: Tephritidae) in an Atlantic forest fragment in Brejo Paraibano, Northeast Brazil - Manoel Cícero de Oliveira Filho; Janderson Batista Rodrigues Alencar; Alexandre Santos Araújo; Nyeppson de Sousa Soares; Lylian Souto Ribeiro; Marcoandre Savaris; Carlos Henrique de Brito (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Conserving, farming, and commercializing edible insects for a circular food and bioeconomy: multidisciplinary perspectives - James Peter Egonyu; Dietrich Darr; Saliou Niassy; Regina Pohle-Fröhlich; Matthias Kleinke (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Physicochemical characteristics and nutritional values of Javanese grasshopper (Valanga nigricornis Burm.) flour - Dita Kristanti; Ade Chandra Iwansyah; Woro Setiaboma; Aldicky Faisal Amri; Dini Ariani; Ervika Rahayu Novita Herawati; I Gusti Made Raka Alpin Aditya; Gradia Martin Jati Pramareti; Ashri Indriati; Hazrulrizawati Abd Hamid (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Studies on pygmy grasshoppers: notes on the current classification of the subfamily Lophotettiginae (Orthoptera: Tetrigidae), including new taxa - Oscar J. Cadena-Castañeda; Alexander García García; Gustavo Costa Tavares (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Aphicidal potential of Laurus nobilis essential oil and its major compounds against three species: A field and laboratory evaluation - Meriem Boukabache; Salih Chibani; Amar Otmani; Mehmet Emin Duru (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Spatio-temporal variation in the community of aquatic macroinvertebrates in streams of Amazonian montanes - Camila Pinto Leão; Maria Eduarda Cabral Liberal; Jaqueline Silva de Oliveira; Raphael Ligeiro; Bruno Spacek Godoy (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)
The composition of aquatic macroinvertebrates in Amazonian streams is related with the physical and chemical characteristics of the water, and the integrity of the surrounding habitat. The partitioning of diversity into additive components is a well-established and validated approach, but studies employing temporal additive partitioning have relatively limited representation in the Ecology field. We aimed to analyze spatio-temporal patterns in the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates in 11 streams in the Serra dos Carajás region, Eastern Amazonia. We used three distinct sampling periods, in which the macroinvertebrate communities and environmental variables were sampled, to evaluate the contribution of spatial and temporal effects on community. We separated the diversity into local, regional, and temporal components, and we used a permutational multivariate analysis of variance to identify the variations of environmental conditions between different streams and between sampling periods. The results showed a greater accumulation of taxa between different sampling periods than expected at random. Samples collected at the end of the rainy season exhibited notable differences in environmental conditions from the others. Our findings indicate that environmental change is a relevant driver to spatial and temporal dynamics of macroinvertebrate communities. Additionally, our results highlight the significance of temporal beta diversity in understanding total diversity of streams, and we conclude that it is essential to conduct more prolonged studies to understand the effect of environment in stream ecology. This will help distinguish between stochastic factors, seasonal variations, and the impact of long-term anthropogenic influences. Graphical abstract

Population dynamics, infestation rate, and molecular characterization of Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus, 1758) (Tortricidae) in different hosts in Hakkari Province, Türkiye - Başak Ulaşlı; Muhammed Buğra Celil (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2026)

Quantifying avoidable yield losses in maize due to fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E.Smith) under subtropical conditions of Jammu, India - Monika Singh; Amit Kumar Singh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Development of a fixed-precision sequential sampling plan for two important noctuid pests, Spodoptera exigua hübner and Agrotis segetum Denis and Schiffermüller, in the sugar beet fields of Khuzestan Province, southwestern Iran - Ali Rajabpour; Masoud Shahabi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Exogenous melatonin reduces gall midge infestation in mango leaves by increasing chlorophyll content and phenolics - Neha Sinha; Sareeta Nahakpam; Santosh Kumar Chaudhary; Sanjay Sahay; Anil Kumar Singh; Sunil Kumar Yadav (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Complex impact of socio-environmental factors on the richness and abundance of mosquitoes in Yucatán State, Mexico - Ariane Dor; Suemy Flores Ruiz; Salomé Cabrera Romo; Javier Valle-Mora (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Evaluation of red rice genotypes for antixenosis and tolerance mechanisms of resistance against brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) - Prajna Pati; Mayabini Jena; Swarnali Bhattacharya; Subhajit Pal; Santosh Kumar Behera; Raghu Shivappa; Tapamay Dhar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Oviposition behavior and detailed egg morphology of Aulonogyrus concinnus (Klug, 1834) (Coleoptera: Gyrinidae): light and scanning electron microscopy study - Hakan Özdamar; Hicret Arslan; Nurcan Özyurt Koçakoğlu; Selami Candan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Criteria for choosing the best sampling method for alate termites - Amanda de Pádua; Emanuelly F. Lucena; Israel S. Silva; Alexandre Vasconcellos (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Species diversity and seasonality of moths (Lepidoptera: Heterocera) across Ban oak-Quercus leucotrichophora A. Camus (Fagaceae) forests of Garhwal (Western Himalaya), Uttarakhand, India - Lekhendra Sahu; Arun Pratap Singh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Anatomy and histology of female and male reproductive tracts of the two Dermaptera species Euborellia annulipes (Lucas, 1847) and Doru luteipes (Scudder, 1876) - Josélia Carvalho Oliveira França; José Eduardo Serrão; Cliver Fernandes Farder-Gomes; Khalid Haddi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Correction: Twenty-two new records of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) reveals the hidden diversity below the Indian soil - Shelley Acharya; Tanusri Das; Tanima Ray; D.N Adagale; Samarpita Gayen (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

First record of the lacewing species Croce filipennis (Neuroptera: Nemopteridae) and its family from Bangladesh based on morphological and molecular identification - Azizul Islam Barkat; Md. Mahfuzur Rahman; Shofiul Alam; Ashfaqul Muid Khandaker; Mohammad Shamimul Alam (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Biology of the striped borer, Chilo zacconius Bleszynski (1970) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Burkina Faso - Kossi Latevi; Pélagie R. Nadinga; Delphine Ouattara; Innocent Sibiri Yaméogo; Olivier Gnankiné; Souleymane Nacro (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Host expansion of eggplant shoot and fruit borer, Leucinodes orbonalis in Solanum spp - P. P. Thirumalaisamy; Kasireddy Sivasankarreddy; Jiji Joseph; Berin Pathrose; K. Pradheep; A. Suma; M. Latha; K. Venkatesan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Mitochondrial COI-based genetic diversity of the leafhopper Amrasca biguttula (Ishida) populations in okra in Chhattisgarh state of India - Sneha Sharma; Mallikarjuna Jeer; Kalyan K. Mondal; Kailash Chandra Sharma; Jandrajupalli Sridhar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Predicting the current and future distribution of Telchin licus (Lepidoptera: Castniidae) based on the maximum entropy model - Marinaldo Loures-Ferreira; Gildriano Soares de Oliveira; André Medeiros de Andrade; Jackson Paulo Silva Souza; Ricardo Siqueira da Silva (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Parasitisation of the spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae), by Encarsia spp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) concerning the host plant and weather factors - Caroline Oyindamola Filani; Olufemi Richard Pitan (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Dung beetle assemblages in forest fragments and adjacent matrix: are live fences important for preserving diversity in a fragmented landscape? - Martín A. Hernández-Molina; Gibrán Sánchez-Hernández; Eduardo Rafael Chamé-Vázquez; Jorge Ari Noriega; Cesar Tejeda-Cruz (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Fatty acid and vitamin B complex composition in three edible insects consumed by the tribes of Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India - Duman Talom; Imlikumba Jamir; Inubo Rochill; Subhadeep Das; Ritwika Bera; Amal Bawri; Robindra Teron; Mousumi Poddar Sarkar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Prediction of recurrent desert locust invasions under climate variability in the extended Sahara Desert: an evolutionary adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy approach - Komi Mensah Agboka; Elfatih M. Abdel-Rahman; Emily Kimathi; Bonoukpoè Mawuko Sokame; Tobias Landman; Saliou Niassy; Henri E. Z. Tonnang (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

A trial study on the spider diversity (Araneae species) in Agartala City of West Tripura district in Tripura,India - Ayantika Pal; Urwashi Chandrakar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

An assessment of safe use and handling of agricultural pesticides by rural women in Abu Homous district of Egypt - Olfat S. Shahin; Atef M. K. Nassar; Nehal Abdel-Hakeem; Eman H. Radwan; Noha Nazeeh; Hafsa O. Hashem; Elsayed E. Hafez; Mamdoh T. Jamal; Zainab Shawky El-khalifa (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Life history, incidence and damage symptoms of the red pierrot butterfly, Talicada nyseus (Guerin) (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) on Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken - Soumya Kallekkattil (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Chemical composition and aphicidal activity of Santolina africana essential oil: a new opportunity in Aphis gossypii management? - Radouane Zaid; Ratiba Zaid; Abdelkrim Brahimi; Mokhtar Merdas; Zahr Eddine Djazouli; Nathalie Gauthier (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Influence of pollen and pollen substitute diet quality on hypopharyngeal gland development, body weight and the survival of Ethiopian honey bees (Apis mellifera simensis) - Gemechis Legesse Yadeta; Emana Getu Degaga; Admassu Addi Merti (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Exploitation of the flowers of Capsicum annuum (Solanaceae) by Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) at Madem (Ngaoundere, Cameroon) - Ezéchiel Nouama; Denis Djonwangwé; Djamo Napoléon Nisso; Fohouo Fernand-Nestor Tchuenguem (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Description of male terminalia of some forensically important flesh fly species (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) from Northwest India - Pawandeep Kaur; Madhu Bala; Fahd M. Abd Algalil (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Synthetic or biological insecticide performance on Bt corn to control Spodoptera frugiperda - Tiago Giacomelli; Igor Sulzbacher Schardong; Henrique Pozebon; Clerison Regis Perini; Gabriel Camatti; Eduardo Moraes Brum; Jonas Andre Arnemann; Jerson Vanderlei Carus Guedes (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) is the main defoliating pest of corn ( Zea mays L.) in Brazil. Corn expressing proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) associated with synthetic insecticides is common to manage FAW. However, FAW evolved field resistance to several insecticides and Bt proteins. In this sense, biological insecticides based on Baculovirus spodoptera have become a valuable alternative to control FAW. Our goal was to evaluate the control efficacy of FAW with either biological or synthetic insecticides on Bt corn hybrids. Managing FAW in early-planted non-Bt (Pioneer 30F53R) and Bt corn (Pioneer 32R22YHR, DKB 290, Morgan 20A78,) both required up to 4 or 5 synthetic insecticide applications to manage FAW. Late planted Bt corn required 3 to 7 insecticide applications, depending on the insecticide used, while non-Bt corn required 5 to 7 sprays. Independently of planting date, those corn expressing Vip proteins (Brevant 2401, Pioneer 30F53VYHR) did not require any insecticide spray. The application of insecticides is needed to increase the control of FAW in corn hybrids expressing only Cry toxins. Exalt was the best insecticide to manage FAW in early and late planted corn. Despite treatment with biologicals, damage by FAW remained high and likely contributed to a lower yield in comparison to traditional chemical control. Synthetic insecticides had higher efficacy to manage FAW in early and late-planted corn. The application of biologicals to manage FAW should be further investigated in combination with time and spray technology to improve IPM and IRM.

Nexus of climate change, insects, and human livelihood - Abiola Olufunke Oke; Ofgaa Djirata Dako; Mauricette Ouali N’Goran; Namikoye Everlyne Samita; Antoine Sanon; Hayder Abdelgader; Emily Kimathi; Evanson Omuse; Gisèle Aurelie Foko Dadji; Akpesse Alexandre Moise; Bonoukpoè Mawuko Sokame; Femi Pitan; et al. (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae, including mixtures with K2SiO3, for Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) control on sweet corn plants - Juliano Milhomem Ribeiro; Lucas Adjuto Ulhoa; Carmen Rosa da Silva Curvêlo; Jhon Noel Gonzales Linares; Wagner de Souza Tavares; José Magno Queiroz Luz; Luiz Leonardo Ferreira; Alexandre Igor de Azevedo Pereira (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Evaluation of different rearing conditions for leishmaniasis vector, Phlebotomus argentipes (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) under laboratory setup - Tharaka Wijerathna; Nayana Gunathilaka (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Characterization of unique unifloral honeys from the Indian North-Western Himalayas: physicochemical and mineral properties with prospects for GI tagging - Rohini Sharma; Meena Thakur; Kiran Rana; Sunita Devi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Assessment of diversity, abundance and seasonal dynamics of butterfly fauna of District Kurukshetra, Haryana, India - Deepak Rai; Ritu Pal Bhura (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Biodiversity assessment of ground beetles in Mount Nacolod Forest, Southern Leyte, Philippines - Myra A. Abayon (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Effect of three plant-based food sources on some biological parameters and microbiological quality of Gryllus bimaculatus De Geer (Orthoptera: Gryllidae) - Mahoussi R. Houenou; Ogounlaye O. L. Olihikou; Racilia S. E. Ganta; Finagnon T. K. Fassinou; Micheline V. Hintenou; Florence M. Anato; Yann E. Madode; Aimé H. Bokonon-Ganta (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Twenty-two new records of oribatid mites (Acari: Oribatida) reveals the hidden diversity below the Indian soil - Shelley Acharya; Tanusri Das; Tanima Ray; D.N Adagale; Samarpita Gayen (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Molecular strategies for crop resistance: advancing plant defense mechanisms against insect herbivores - Aleena Alam; Sohail Abbas; Hadia Hussain; Iqra Mehar; Bilal Ahmad; Khalid Ali Khan; Hamed A. Ghramh; Jamin Ali; Rizhao Chen (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Species richness, diversity and abundance of insect flower visitors of Coffea arabica and Coffea fadenii in Taita hills, Kenya - Angeline K. Mwova; Mark Otieno; Simon T. Segar; Esther N. Kioko; Everlyne N. Samita (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Unveiling trends in forecasting models for crop pest and disease outbreaks: A systematic and scientometric analysis - Abha Goyal; Abhishek Singh; Mahadevan Raghuraman; Pritha Ghosh; Aaditya Jadhav (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Morphological variability among the populations of workers and associated males of Tetragonula nr. pagdeni Schwarz in the lateritic zone of West Bengal, India - Amit Layek; Shashidhar Viraktamath; Debashis Mandal; Samrat Saha; Shantanu Jha (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

An analysis of juvenile hormone bisepoxide III in three species of forensically important flies - Natasha Azmi Nur-Aliah; Sharaniza Ab-Rahim; Razuin Rahimi; Chong Chin Heo (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
Forensic entomology utilizes the age of the larvae to estimate the minimum post-mortem interval (mPMI), a critical aspect of death where improving the accuracy and reliability of developmental age estimated is essential. Traditional method often rely on larval length, which can be influenced by preservation method, environmental and genetic factors. This study investigates the changes in juvenile hormone III bisepoxide (JHB III) concentrations during the larval development of Chrysomya megacephala , Chrysomya rufifacies , and Musca domestica– three fly species of forensic importance in Southeast Asia and other tropical regions. JHB III was quantified using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Pearson’s r correlation analysis examined relationships among larval weight, raw and normalized JHB III concentrations, and larval developmental age. Linear regression models were generated forsignificant correlations( p < 0.05) between normalized JHB III and larval developmental age. A fluctuating pattern of normalized JHB III concentrations throughout development was observed, with moderate negative correlations to larval age ( r = − 0.55 to − 0.67). These suggest that quantifying JHB III concentrations could supplement traditional morphological measurements like larval length, potentially increasing the accuracy and reliability of larval age estimates for mPMI calculation within the geographical range where these species are the forensic indicators.

Role of major antioxidant enzymes and oxidative stress markers of Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) under various temperature stress conditions - Gurjot Kaur; Preetinder S. Sarao; Kamaljit Kaur (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Edible insects in Northeast India: bridging traditional wisdom and modern therapeutics - Sukanya Borthakur; Munmi Majumder; Ravi Kumar Sahu; Masoom Saikia; Richa Dhakal; Dipanneeta Das Gupta; Mamta Thapa; Prachurjya Dutta; Jatin Kalita (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Traditional ecological knowledge of scorpions in human communities in a Brazilian semiarid region - Luiza Eulália de Azevedo Gonzaga; José Rivaldo de Lima; Meykson Alexandre da Silva; Geraldo Jorge Barbosa de Moura; André Felipe de Araujo Lira (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Pest status and dynamic of sugarcane stemborer (Eldana saccharina) in sugarcane plantations of Nyabugogo tropical Wetland, Rwanda - Elie Ntirenganya; Muluken Goftishu; Bonoukpoè Mawuko Sokame; Yoseph Assefa; Venuste Nsengimana (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Oviposition preference and larval dispersal of the invasive Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) on maize under North Indian conditions - Oshin Bhargav; Naveen Aggarwal; Jawala Jindal (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Effects of conventional insecticides and their mixtures against Bactericera cockerelli (Hemiptera: Triozidae) - Carlos Betancourth; Claudia Salazar; Jhon Charfuelan; Luis Carlos Martínez (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Melon fruitfly, Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett) response against new chemistry insecticides under laboratory conditions in Pakistan - Saddam Hussain; Munir Ahmad; Asim Gulzar; Riffat Hayat (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Diversity of Lycaenid Butterflies in Namdapha National Park, Arunachal Pradesh, India - Renu Gogoi; Roshan Upadhaya; Ruksha Limbu; Rezina Ahmed (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Oviposition-depth selection in a soil-dwelling beetle Dasylepida ishigakiensis (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) - Ken-ichi Harano; Seiji Tanaka; Nao Fujiwara-Tsujii; Hiroe Yasui; Sadao Wakamura; Atsushi Nagayama; Norio Arakaki (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

The different stages of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) exhibit varying levels of susceptibility to entomopathogenic fungal infection in vitro - Musa Kırışık (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Baseline toxicity and ovicidal action of different insecticides against invasive insect pest fall armyworm, Spodoptera Frugiperda (J.E. Smith) in India - Masedi O. Race; G. S. Guruprasad; S. S. Udikeri (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Faunistics of Syrphid flies (Diptera: Syrphidae) from Chakesar Valley, District Shangla, Pakistan and their biogeographic association - Waqas Ahmad; Jalal Hayat Khan; Qudrat Ullah; Khalid khan; Muhammad Zubair; Sumara Aslam; Muhammad Qasim; Muhammad Ather Rafi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Thrips (Insecta: Thysanoptera) species associated with avocado orchards in central Veracruz, Mexico - David Alarcón-Utrera; Daniel López-Lima; Carlos R. Cerdán-Cabrera; Gerardo Alvarado-Castillo; Alejandro Salinas-Castro; Gloria Carrión (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Diet-and host-dependent variability in gut bacterial symbionts of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Smith): isolation and molecular identification - H. S. Manohara; G. S. Panduranga; T. Rajasekharam; N. R. Prasanna Kumar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Wing abnormalities and morphological differences in the edible moth Omphisa fuscidentalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) from northern Thailand - Sirin Kunluang; Thippawan Yasanga; Manaporn Manaboon (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
The larvae of Omphisa fuscidentalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), commonly known as the bamboo borer, are traditionally consumed fried in northern Thailand, where they are regarded as a seasonal delicacy with cultural and economic value. Recent observations of wing deformities in adult moths have raised concerns about potential effects on fitness and dispersal. This study investigates morphological differences between adults with normal and abnormal wings by comparing body mass, adult length, and wing structure. Specimens were reared from pupae collected in northern Thailand, where local collectors have also reported a noticeable decline in larval abundance. Among the examined individuals, 50% of females and 36% of males exhibited wing deformities. While body weight and abdominal length did not significantly differ between groups, both the forewings and hindwings of abnormal individuals were significantly reduced in size, suggesting limitations in flight ability. In contrast, wing venation patterns and scale microstructures were consistent between normal and abnormal individuals, indicating that the deformities were size-related rather than structural. These findings provide a foundational reference for understanding wing abnormalities in this culturally significant species and underscore the importance of further research into the ecological or genetic factors contributing to these deformities. Such knowledge could enhance understanding of population dynamics and inform future conservation or sustainable harvesting strategies.

Toxicity, protein profiling and PCR detection of cry, vip3A and chi36 gene in multi-trait Bacillus thuringiensis strains against Helicoverpa armigera Hubner and Meloidogyne incognita Kofold and White - V. Pavithra; G. K. Sujayanand; A. Chandra; S. Pandey; R. Jagadeeswaran; V. Kumar; A. K. Konda; P. P. Jambhulkar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Inventory and DNA barcoding of bruchid pests (Chrysomelidae) infesting peas in the southern Republic of Congo - Mireille Belle Mbou Okassa; Matito Mavanga Mabika; Grâce Nianga Bikouta; Valentin Dibangou; Arsène Lenga (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Elevation and grassland cover shape natural enemy communities in the Kenyan maize crops - Grace Mercy Amboka; Maryselah Nelima; Charles A.O. Midega; Daniel Munyao Mutyambai; Benjamin Feit; Mattias Jonsson (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
Natural enemies, including arthropod predators and parasitoids, provide essential pest control services in agricultural systems by reducing pest populations. However, studies examining how natural enemies respond to environmental gradients, such as elevation and grass cover, are limited in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigates the effect of elevation (1150–1970 m above sea level) and grassland cover in the surrounding landscape (2–30%) on natural enemy communities in maize fields in western Kenya over two consecutive sampling seasons. We selected maize fields along gradients of elevation and percentage of grassland and conducted field surveys using pitfall traps to assess the diversity and composition of natural enemies. Natural enemy diversity, richness, evenness, abundance and community composition were compared across gradients using Generalised Linear Mixed Models and Non-Metric Multidimensional Scaling. Across gradients, ants were the most abundant predator group. Lower elevations supported natural enemy communities with higher evenness, while higher elevations were dominated by Myrmicaria ants. Grassland cover had limited overall effects, with a non-significant but positive association with species richness. Notably, community composition shifted along the elevational gradient, with Myrmicaria ants being less dominant < 1600 masl. Their dominance at high elevations, where grass cover is lower, may reduce overall pest control resilience, as low evenness and reliance on a single genus diminish functional redundancy. This underscores the need for integrated pest management strategies that consider multiple environmental variables. Overall, our findings highlight the importance of environmental gradients in shaping natural enemy biodiversity in agricultural fields with implications for pest control in western Kenya.

Honeybee pollination and its role in fruit set, seed yield, and quality of Coffea arabica - Kasim Roba Jilo; Tura Bareke Kifle; Admassu Addi Merti (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

A new species of Cassida Linnaeus, 1758 from the Eastern Anatolia Region of Türki̇ye (Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) - Neslihan Bal; Mesut Sirri; Hüseyin Özdi̇kmen (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

New distribution record of nicobar rustic, Cupha erymanthis nicobarica felder (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) from Northern India and its biology study on newly recorded host plant, Populus deltoides Bartr. ex marsh - Arvind Kumar; Tripti Tonk (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Investigation on host plant resistance mechanisms in chilli against invasive black thrips, Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) - Gaurav Vinod Rao Sadafale; Vijaykumar Lingaraj; Raveendra Haldodderi Rangaswamy; Shivaray Navi; Somu Gopalanayaka; Kiran Kumar Narayanaswamy; Nagesh Malasiddappa Chikkarugi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Andrograpanin-induced growth disruption and histopathological effects on the larval midgut of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) (Diptera: Culicidae) - Jelin Vilvest; M. C. John Milton; Alex Yagoo (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Tachinid fly, Tachina sobria: A new emerging natural enemy of insects under temperate conditions—first report - Aradhana Panda; Ishtiyaq Ahad; Jamal Ahmad; T. Venkatesan; Nusrat Fatimah (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Thermal requirements and bioclimatic thresholds of sorghum aphid, Melanaphis sacchari (Homoptera: Aphididae) on Sorghum bicolor - Mathyam Prabhakar; Nakka Ravi Kumar; Madduri Kalpana; Golla Srasvan Kumar; Merugu Thirupathi; Pebbeti Chandana; Nallagatla Vinod Kumar; M Srinivasa Rao (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Life history traits of Necrobia rufipes (De Geer, 1775) (Coleoptera: Cleridae) on pig and rabbit substrates in the Northern Sudanian zone of Burkina Faso - David Zongo; Samuel Fogné Drabo; Théodore Yinbyada Ouedraogo; Rahim Romba; Prisca Pare; Antoine Waongo; Fousséni Traore; Olivier Gnankine (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

System dynamics modelling of temperature effects on stemborer phenology in Kenyan maize ecosystems - Bonoukpoè Mawuko Sokame; Henri E. Z. Tonnang; Elfatih Abdel-Rahman; Oswaldo C. Villena (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Comparative fitness of oleander aphid, Aphis nerii Boyer de fonscolombe (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on selected medicinal hosts using an age-stage, two-sex life table - K. T. Shivakumara; M. C. Keerthi; A. C. Polaiah; S. S. Udikeri; C. Divya; K. Swapnarani (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Unveiling the ecological importance of syrphid flies as flower visitor in the Northwestern Indian Himalayan Terai ecosystem - Avinash Udikeri; Mohammad Sarfraz Khan; Mudagadde G. Deeksha; S. S. Anooj; Sahana N. Banakar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Honey and pollen on the reproductive performance of predatory ladybugs: a case study on Tenuisvalvae notata (Mulsant, 1850) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) - Maurício Silva de Lima; Wendel José Teles Pontes; Elio Cesar Guzzo; Bruno da Silva Monteiro; Reginaldo Barros (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Species diversity and influence of abiotic factors on population dynamics of scarabaeid (Scarabaeidae: Coleoptera) captured in a black light trap in the Terai region of Uttarakhand - Sushil Kumar; Ajay Kumar Pandey; Rajnni Dogra; Deepika Jeengar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Formulation and assessment of citronella oil-loaded yeast microcapsules as biolarvicides against Aedes aegypti - Arshkamaljot Kaur; Devinder Kaur Kocher; Gurvinder Singh Kocher (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Drosophila melanogaster larval midgut remodeling during development and damage - Ambika Singh; Rajagopal Raman (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Integrating greener, sustainable management tactics to minimise fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) damage in maize - P. Lakshmi Soujanya; S. B. Suby; S. Ramesh Babu; Shankarlal Jat; K. R. Yathish; Romen Sharma; K. Subaharan; M. T. Vinayan; B. M. Prasanna; J. C. Sekhar; H. S. Jat (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Distribution, biology and ecology of honeybees, Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera; Apidae) in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa: a review - Derick Nomuh Forbanka; Lelethu Unathi-Nkosi Peter Heshula; Amon Taruvinga; Daniel Ashie Kotey; Augustine Suh Niba; William Diymba Dzemo (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
The Eastern Cape is the only province in South Africa with the two honeybee subspecies Apis mellifera scutellata and Apis mellifera capensis together with a hybrid found in three zones. In order to maintain these zones, each of these honeybee populations have evolved a unique reproductive biology which is reviewed in this paper. The province is also rich in plant diversity and has one of the country’s biodiversity hotspots. This implies that there are enormous sources of nectar, pollen and other raw material necessary for honeybee productivity. Beekeeping provides pollination services as well as honey, wax, propolis and pollen among others that are traded in international markets. While there is huge potential for beekeeping in the province to serve as a source of income, food, employment and poverty alleviation, its full potential has yet to be realized. This is due to a lack of basic resources, knowledge and management skills required for beekeeping. Beekeeping in the province is currently practiced mostly by indigenous farmers with little knowledge of honeybees, their biology and ecology. Given this, the review also discusses the foraging ecology, beekeeping, potential pathogens, parasites, pests and predators of honeybees within the province.

The significance of molecular tools in the conservation and farming of edible insects - Alfonce Leonard; Julius Mulindwa; James P. Egonyu (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Screening of Eucalyptus clones and their morphological basis of resistance against gall Wasp (Leptocybe invasa) - Saloni Nag; K. S. Sangha; G. P. S. Dhillon; Gurveer Singh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Comparative diversity of Fruit-Feeding lepidoptera in primary forests and agroforestry environments of Koraput, Southern Odisha, India - Anil Kumar Jena; Anirban Mahata; Ayusmita Naik; Prasad Kumar Dash; Sharat Kumar Palita (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Efficacy of novel insecticides against shoot and fruit borer complex, Earias vittella (Fab.) and E. Insulana Boisd. In Okra - Bhupender Singh; R. K. Gaur; A. Jakhar (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Characterization of honeys produced by three Hypotrigona species (Apidae, Meliponini) from Tanzania - Christopher Alphonce Mduda; Faraja Samwel Makwinja (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Immature habitats of Culicoides Latreille (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) from Northeastern Thailand - Bhuvadol Gomontean; Wannachai Wannasingha; Ronnalit Mintara; Pairot Pramual (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Diversity of arthropods fauna in correlation to abiotic factors in wheat crop - Dilbar Hussain; Bushra Khalid; Muhammad Asrar; Usama Saleem; Wafa Abdullah Hamad Alkherb; Muhammad Saleem; Hina Anwar; Saddam Hussain; Muhammad Sohail Qadir; Mubshar Saleem; Khalid Ali Khan; Hamed A. Ghramh; et al. (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Risk assessment of synthetic insecticides and botanicals to Western honey bee, Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - Sami Ullah; Naeem Iqbal; Muhammad Sohail Shahzad; Hafiz Azhar Ali Khan; Khalid Rafiq; Allah Ditta Abid; Mudssar Ali; Shafqat Saeed (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Capsaicinoids: insecticidal effects, challenges and approaches - Oscar A. Barreto-Garcia; Francisco Infante; J. Concepción Rodríguez-Maciel; Rebeca González-Gómez; Jorge L. León-Cortés (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Diaspis boisduvalii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Costa Rican banana plantations: assessing responses to insecticide and herbicide use - Minor V. Solano-Gutiérrez; César Guillén-Sánchez; Paul Hanson (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Evaluation of repellent and contact toxic effects of Citrullus colocynthis against the Periplaneta americana - Adeena Malik; Khalid Mehmood; Muhammad Sajid Nadeem (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Exploring biotic and abiotic factors influencing cucurbit-fruit fly damage and diversity in cucurbit crop production systems - Louise Eypert; Thibaud Martin; Nahoulé Armand Adja; Emilie Deletre (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
Agricultural policies in Côte d’Ivoire have mostly been focused on staple food crops such as rice and cassava. However, a diverse range of vegetables is essential for the balanced nutrition and health of the population. Cucurbits, for instance, are a regular ingredient in local cuisine, yet this product is subject to high pressure from pests such as fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae). Farmers try to protect their crops against these pests by applying high uncontrolled doses of the few chemical pesticides available to them. This practice is ill-adapted for managing fly infestations and there are major harmful effects. From an agroecological perspective, alternative control methods have been developed such as prophylaxis and using specific attractants in insect trapping systems. It is, however, necessary to identify and quantify the targeted pest population(s) prior to implementing any control method. The present study involved cucurbit field sampling and farmers interviews and aimed to gain further insight into various factors could explain the observed fruit fly infestations and species diversity. 90% of the surveyed cucurbit plots were infested by fruit flies and a mean of 30.5% of the cucurbit fruits were damaged. We noted that this infestation rate was mainly dependent on the location and period of the year as well as the extent of crop protection and field management practices. We identified 5 cucurbit fruit fly species with Dacus ciliatus found to be present on 77% of infested plots (0.63 mean relative abundance). Depending on the dominant species on the target plot, the latter index generally correlated with the infestation rate, the period of the year or the number of days since the previous crop protection treatment. The overall species diversity also depended on the number of days since the previous crop protection treatment as well as the treatment frequency index throughout the crop cycle. A more in-depth analysis of the infestation level at the fruit scale revealed preferential differences in terms of fruit weight and competition according to fruit fly species involved. This study offers an update of the current cucurbit fruit fly pest status in a West African country following as follow-up to previous inventories. The findings indicated enhancing farmers’ knowledge on the pests in their cropfields and the chemical pesticides they apply, through more political support, could help them efficiently adapt their cropping system management.

Exploring spotted pod borer resilience in interspecific derivatives of pigeonpea: unlocking the crucial role of plant morphological traits - Jagjeet Singh; Gaurav Kumar Taggar; Inderjit Singh; Navita Ghai; Anu Kalia; Ravinder Singh (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Insect diversity in Cambodian stamps: a philatelic and historical perspective - Sokha Kheam; Sievchhing Neav; Sine Sue; Channeang Son; Dely Tat; Onnorong Uk; Sophany Phauk (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)
Art serves as a powerful medium in biodiversity conservation by integrating scientific knowledge with cultural expression and public engagement. Postage stamps, as a visual and widely accessible form of communication, offer a unique platform to highlight insect diversity and promote conservation awareness. This study systematically examines the diversity, publication trends, and accuracy of insect-themed postage stamps issued in Cambodia between 1969 and 2024. A total of 316 insect-themed stamps were documented from four major philatelic sources including Colnect, Stampworld, Masakazu, and Patrice, featuring 119 species across 94 genera, 25 families, and 7 insect orders. The majority of depictions belonged to Lepidoptera (52.8%) and Coleoptera (41.5%), with Coccinella septempunctata being the most frequently featured species (7.3%). However, only 27 species (22.7%) had confirmed records in Cambodia, indicating that most featured insects are non-native. Stamp issuance was minimal prior to 1980 and entirely absent during the conflict-ridden 1970s, but increased markedly during the Vietnamese administration (1979–1992), peaking in the 1990s. Several taxonomic inaccuracies were observed, including misspelled scientific names and incorrect classifications. These findings underscore the role of insect-themed stamps as reflections of national identity, cultural heritage, and biodiversity representation. It also highlights the importance of accurate taxonomic representation to enhance their educational and conservation value.

Two new species of fireflies of the genus Lamellipalpodes Maulik 1921 (Coleoptera: Elateroidea: Lampyridae: Ototretinae) from the Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India - Arnob Chakrovorty; N. Moinudheen; Banani Bhattacharjee; Anbazhagan Abinesh; Arockianathan Samson; N. Sadiq Ali (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Efficacy of botanical essential oils against Sitophilus zeamais: impacts on mortality, grain protection, and seed viability - Getnet Atenafu; Ajerie Ambaw (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Relationship between phosphorus and the black spot development in protaetia brevitarsis during spent mushroom substrate resource-treatment process - Qian Gao; Wenmei Yang; Maoyuan Sun; Zhishu Yu; Wanying Hu; Yisong Bao; Dian Jin; Jian Xu; Kaiye Gu; Zhengyang He; Zijie Wang; YiLian Yi; et al. (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

First survey on California red scale Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell) (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha: Diaspididae) on citrus in Tunisia - Amira Najjar; Synda Boulahia-Kheder (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Development of immune gene-linked SSR markers for coconut scale insects (Aspidiotus destructor and Aspidiotus rigidus) toward comprehensive genetic analysis - Rochelle E. Alcasid-Quiñones; Ma. Anita M. Bautista; Darlon V. Lantican; Romnick A. Latina; Barbara L. Caoili (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Protection of wheat grain against Trogoderma granarium everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) using combinations of organophosphorus insecticides and chitin synthesis inhibitors - Samir A.M. Abdelgaleil; Mahmoud M.M. Hassuba; Ayman A.M. Atta; Hassan A. Gad (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Species composition, diversity and spatial distribution of cicadellid mango hopper in Sub Himalayan West Bengal, India - D. Saren; S. K. Sahoo; T. Mounika; D. Chakraborty; A. Maji; N. Bhowmick; M. K. Debnath; B. Patra (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Identification and chemical analysis of dwarf cashew genotypes for integrated management of Anacampsis phytomiella - Poliana Martins Duarte; Isla Simplicio Teixeira; Wenner Vinícius Araújo Saraiva; Ariane Morgana Leal Soares; Nivia da Silva Dias; José Bruno Malaquias; Angélica da Silva Salustino; Francisco Oiram Filho; Kirley Marques Canuto (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)

Emerging and transboundary arboviral diseases: the role of insect vectors and key drivers such as climate change and urbanization - Ebrahim Abbasi (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2025)