A5041949044- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Plant and animal studies
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Research on scale insects
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
University of Bologna
2016-2025
Masaryk University
2009
Legambiente
2001-2006
Abstract In recent years, there has been a considerable increasing interest in the use of greater wax moth Galleria mellonella as an animal model. vivo pharmacological tests, concerning efficacy and toxicity novel compounds are typically performed mammalian models. However, latter is costly, laborious requires ethical approval. this context, G. larvae can be considered valid option due to their ease absence rules. Furthermore, it demonstrated that immune system these invertebrates similarity...
A fundamental step in establishing a mass production system is the development of larval diet that promotes high adult performance at reasonable cost. To identify suitable for Aedes albopictus (Skuse), three diets were compared: standard laboratory used Centro Agricoltura Ambiente, Italy (CAA) and two developed specifically mosquito rearing FAO/IAEA Laboratory, Austria. The IAEA diets, without affecting survival to pupal stage, resulted shorter time pupation emergence when compared with CAA...
The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) represents a global threat to commercial (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production, both in open field and greenhouse. Native South America, it spread over the Mediterranean Basin, Europe, Africa part of Asia only 12 years, currently is reported 80 countries. Biological control one options for its large number natural enemies has been association with pest, areas origin introduction. egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum,...
This review examines how ancient Greek and Roman literature can inform sustainable cultural tourism, offering valuable insights for managing heritage landscapes responsibly. By analyzing works such as Homer’s Odyssey, Virgil’s Georgics, Pausanias’ Description of Greece, this study bridges classical wisdom with modern challenges climate change, over-tourism, shifts in accessibility. Key findings practical solutions include respect sacred landscapes: example, reverence sites Delphi...
Exorista larvarum (L.), a polyphagous gregarious larval parasitoid of lepidopterans, can be mass produced both in vivo, using the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) as factitious host, and vitro, on artificial media composed crude components. The present study was focused another aspect E. rearing, namely influence adult food performance. standard food, consisting lump sucrose cotton balls soaked honey water solution (1), compared with other foods or...
Abstract Biological and biochemical parameters of a flightless strain Harmonia axyridis , fed on pork liver–based artificial diet Ephestia kuehniella eggs as controls, were compared. The diet‐grown larvae showed significantly longer developmental time lower adult emergence rate compared to control larvae. weights the newly emerged adults higher for E. during their larval stages than diet. In contrast, food source had no effect duration pre‐oviposition period or longevity. For larvae, period,...
To set up a sterile male technique program to control Aedes albopictus (Skuse) in areas northern Italy, pilot mass-rearing facility is under development. For this purpose, experiments were carried out find the optimal larval density for optimization of rearing parameters, i.e., obtain fastest development, highest and pupal survival rate, large-sized pupae. Several different densities, from 40 2,874 larvae per liter, tested. densities 600 liter significant size differences found among pupae...
The brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), is an Asian invasive plant-feeding insect and emerging kiwifruit pest. Knowledge about the BMSB dynamics damage to outside native range scarce. This 2-yr study was aimed at describing phenology infestation of in green-fleshed yellow-fleshed kiwifruits. Natural enemies were investigated as well. Field surveys performed weekly two sites Northern Italy by pheromone-baited traps visual samplings, from...
Insects play an essential role as pollinators of wild flowers and crops. At the same time, in agricultural environments are commonly exposed to pesticides, compromising their survival provision pollination services. Although include a wide range species from several insect orders, information on pesticide sensitivity is mostly restricted bees. In addition, disparity methodological procedures used for different groups hinders comparison toxicity data between bees other pollinators. Dipterans...
This study explores how cultural landscapes serve as dynamic interfaces between human societies and their environments, reflecting intricate interactions shaped by historical societal changes. Cultural landscapes, embodying both tangible heritage (e.g., architecture, gardens, urban spaces) intangible traditions practices), act living archives that document the evolution of identities environmental care. Through lens analysis case studies, including legacy Roman Empire, this research examines...
With the achievement of a certain degree civilization, human beings show need to build gardens, where concept nature and culture perfectly coincide in an original unicum seen eternal evolution which history is fully embraced. Retracing changing events garden fascinating inviting, at same time, it deeply linked reflecting on civil cultural place art forge deep bond. Deeply related events, achievements, myths, art, sensitivity, not mention taste aesthetics, gardens are reflection society...
Abstract The Cry9Aa entomocidal toxin from Bacillus thuringiensis ssp. galleriae (Btg) and an epiphytic Pseudomonas sp. derivative carrying the cloned cry9Aa gene Btg are active against pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa laboratory model species Galleria mellonella. A study was conducted to investigate side effects of engineered bacterium on post-embryonic development Exorista larvarum, a larval parasitoid forest lepidopterous defoliators, cultured in factitious host G. In first...
Abstract Quantitative and qualitative parameters of Exorista larvarum (L.) (Diptera: Tachinidae) reared on two insect‐material‐free artificial media in the factitious host Galleria mellonella L. (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) were compared. Significantly higher puparial yields weights obtained both a milk‐based veal homogenate‐based medium than host. Longevity parasitization rates not different between vitro‐ vivo‐reared flies. Despite greater weight medium‐reared E. females, number eggs laid by...