https://www.pagepressjournals.org/jear/issue/feedJournal of Entomological and Acarological Research2024-03-11T09:55:38+00:00Alice Fioranialice.fiorani@pagepress.orgOpen Journal Systems<p>The <strong>Journal of Entomological and Acarological Research</strong> (JEAR), formerly the Bollettino di Zoologia Agraria e di Bachicoltura of the Institute of Entomology of the Università degli Studi, Milano, was founded in 1928 by Remo Grandori. Thereafter, Minos Martelli and Luciano Süss held the direction of the Journal until December 2011. In January 2012, the Editor decided for the new open-access on-line version of JEAR.</p> <p>The Journal publishes original research papers on Arthropods; reviews, editorials, technical reports, brief notes, conference proceedings, letters to the Editor, and book reviews are also welcome.</p> <p>JEAR has four main areas of interest:</p> <ul> <li class="show"><strong>Entomology</strong> (systematics; morphology; biology; biotechnology; agriculture, ornamental and forest entomology; applied entomology; integrated pest management; biological control; apiculture and apidology; medical, urban and veterinary entomology; etc.)</li> <li class="show"><strong>Stored product pests</strong> (biology; integrated pest management; etc.)</li> <li class="show"><strong>Insect Ecology</strong> (behaviour; biodiversity; taxonomy; plant insect interaction and ecosystems; biological control; alien species; etc.)</li> <li class="show"><strong>Acarology</strong> (systematics; morphology; biology; parasitology; control; etc.)</li> </ul> <p>The publication of manuscripts is subject to the approval of the Section Editor who has knowledge of the field discussed in the manuscript in accordance with the principles of peer review; referees will be selected from the Editorial Board or among qualified scientists of the international scientific community. Articles must be written in English and adhere to the guidelines and details contained in the Instructions to Authors.</p> <p> </p>https://www.pagepressjournals.org/jear/article/view/12417<em>Chrysis fuscipennis</em> or <em>Chrysis angolensis</em>? An answer with new synonymies, a new combination and species resurrected (Hymenoptera, Chrysididae)2024-03-11T09:55:38+00:00Paolo Rosapaolo.rosa@umons.ac.be<p>All species of the <em>Chrysis angolensis</em> group were synonymised with <em>C. angolensis</em> Radoszkovsky, 1881, excluding <em>Chrysis diademata</em> Mocsáry, 1889, endemic of the Philippines. However, after the study of type materials, four species are herein resurrected: <em>Chrysis callaina</em> Gribodo, 1884 stat. reviv., <em>C. erratica</em> Abeille de Perrin and du Buysson in du Buysson, 1887 stat. reviv., <em>C. mossulensis</em> Abeille de Perrin and du Buysson in du Buysson, 1887 stat. reviv., <em>C. sulcifera</em> Bischoff, 1910 stat. reviv. New synonymies are proposed for the following taxa: <em>C. szalayana</em> Mocsáry, 1912 n. syn. and <em>C. ukerewensis</em> Mocsáry, 1914, n. syn. of <em>C. callaina</em> Gribodo, 1884; <em>Chrysis janthina</em> Smith, 1874 n. syn. of <em>C. brachyceras</em> Bischoff, 1910. The new combination <em>Praestochrysis brachyceras</em> (Bischoff, 1910) n. comb. is proposed. <em>Chrysis fuscipennis</em> Brullé, 1846, the name in use for the oldest taxon described in the angolensis group, was replaced with <em>Chrysis angolensis</em> Radoszkovsky, 1881 because primary junior homonym of <em>C. fuscipennis</em> Dahlbom, 1829. However, <em>Chrysis angolensis</em> is here regarded as nomen dubium, <em>C. fuscipennis</em> Dahlbom, 1829 as nomen oblitum, because no longer in use as a valid name after 1899, and <em>C. fuscipennis</em> Brullé as nomen protectum, thus making the name <em>C. fuscipennis</em> Brullé, 1846 stat. reviv. available and restored.</p>2024-03-11T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Paolo Rosahttps://www.pagepressjournals.org/jear/article/view/12271Exploring biocidal effects of methyl salicylate and limonene toward <em>Trogoderma granarium</em> Everts2024-01-29T14:35:31+00:00Mokhtar Abdulsattar Arifmokhtar.a.arif@gmail.comSalvatore Guarinosalvatore.guarino@cnr.it<p>The khapra beetle, <em>Trogoderma granarium</em>, poses a significant threat as a post-harvest pest in stored products and stands out as a crucial quarantine concern globally. Unlike many other stored product pests, this species proved challenging to manage using conventional insecticides and alternative non-chemical methods. The exploration of plant-based natural products, particularly essential oils, as alternatives arises in response to challenges associated with the prolonged use of synthetic insecticides. While essential oils show promising activity, their use encounters challenges associated with standardization. This study investigates the feasibility of employing some single chemical compounds widespread in several essential oils with insecticidal activity as candidate insecticides, specifically limonene and methyl salicylate in contact/fumigation bioassays toward <em>T. granarium</em> adults. The results showed that methyl salicylate caused a lethal time of 50% (LT50) at the dose of 1 mg after 7.40 hours of exposure. The LT50 calculated for limonene was 86.83 hours while positive control using deltamethrin, used at the recommended dose of the manufacturer, was 5.20 hours after exposure. These data suggest that methyl salicylate can be exploited as a candidate for further tests in field conditions toward <em>T. granarium</em> also in consideration of its relative low toxicity for humans.</p>2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Mokhtar Abdulsattar Arif, Salvatore Guarinohttps://www.pagepressjournals.org/jear/article/view/12255First report of Coccinellid beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Gharana Wetland Conservation Reserve and connected agricultural fields in Jammu2024-01-29T14:35:34+00:00Anosh Alianoshali508@gmail.comMohd Yousufyousufmdfri@gmail.comAkhtar Ali Khanakhtaralikhan47@gmail.com<p>The present study reveals that Predatory ladybird beetles are being utilized for the application of biological control in many agricultural and horticultural fields globally. A comprehensive survey was carried out for the collection of ladybird beetles by different methods like handpicking, sweeping net, and beat tray method in the month of May and June 2023 in Gharana wetland conservation reserve and connected agricultural fields along the international border in the outskirts of Jammu. A total number of 12 species were collected. The collected specimens were identified up to the species level as <em>Coccinella septumpunctata</em> (Linnaeus), <em>Hippodamia variegata</em> (Goeze), <em>Propylea dissecta</em> (Mulsant), <em>Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata</em> (Fabricius), <em>Menochilus sexmaculatus</em> (Fabricius), <em>Brumoides suturalis</em> (Fabricius), <em>Oenopia sauzeti</em> (Mulsant), <em>Anegleis cardoni</em> (Weise), <em>Oenopia conglobata</em> (Mulsant), <em>Micraspis allardi</em> (Mulsant), <em>Platynaspidius saundersi</em> (crotch), <em>Harmonia eucharis</em> (Mulsant). This study also shows the dominance of the two species <em>i.e.</em>, <em>Coccinella septumpunctata</em> and <em>Oenopia sauzeti</em> occurring along the agricultural fields in the vicinity of this wetland.</p>2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Anosh Ali, Mohd Yousuf, Akhtar Ali Khanhttps://www.pagepressjournals.org/jear/article/view/12000First report: <em>Spermatodes variolosus</em> (Walker, 1867) in Indian rice ecosystem along with taxonomy of pentatomid bugs in Terai rice fields, West Bengal, India2024-01-22T10:36:13+00:00Amartya Palamartyapal08@gmail.comSwetapadma Dashoasisnainital@yahoo.co.inSuprakash Palpalsento@gmail.com<p>Pentatomid bugs, commonly known as stink bugs, are typically herbivorous insects known for their piercing-sucking feeding habits on crops and wild plants. Among these stink bugs, <em>Spermatodes variolosus</em> (Walker, 1867) stands out as the smallest species, measuring 2.6-2.9 mm, and is also known to be phytophagous. In this study, we report the presence of seven species from six different genera of stink bugs in the rice fields of Cooch Behar, West Bengal. Notably, this research marks the first documented occurrence of <em>Spermatodes variolosus</em> (Walker, 1867) in the rice ecosystem of India, raising concerns about its potential pest status. Furthermore, this study includes taxonomic keys for the six genera identified.</p>2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00Copyright (c) 2024 Amartya Pal, Swetapadma Dash, Suprakash Pal