Plant defense compounds play a key role in the evolution of insect–plant associations by
selecting for behavioral, morphological, and physiological insect adaptations. Sequestration …

In recent years, interest in the larvae of black soldier fly (BSF)(Hermetia illucens) as a
sustainable protein resource for livestock feed has increased considerably. However …

Lepidopteran insects are one of the most widespread and speciose lineages on Earth, with
many common pests and beneficial insect species. The evolutionary success of their …

Lipid metabolism is fundamental to life. In insects, it is critical, during reproduction, flight,
starvation, and diapause. The coordination center for insect lipid metabolism is the fat body …

The insect midgut epithelium represents an interface between the internal and the external
environment and it is the almost unique epithelial tissue by which these arthropods acquire …

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) can convert a variety of organic wastes into biomass, and its
gut microbiota are involved in this process. However, the role of gut microbes in the nutrient …

Bumblebees (Bombus) are charismatic and important pollinators. They are one of the best-
studied insect groups, especially in terms of ecology, behavior, and social structure. As …

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have long been materials of great interest in numerous fields;
however, there is escalating alarm over their toxicity to public health since exposure to these …

Insects are the most widespread group of organisms and more than one million species
have been described. These animals have significant ecological functions, for example they …

Dietary specialization between insect stages can reduce intraspecific food competition. The
involvement of gut bacteria and the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon received …