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Designing a sampling plan for whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) in bell pepper crops - new research from the Department of Entomology, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Brazil (pictured here): resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/af… #pest #management #insect #monitoring #entomology

Transformation of forest areas into monocultures causes a drastic decrease in beetle diversity in Brazil: resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/af… #biodiversity #conservation #legistation #Coleoptera #insect #decline #habitat #loss [Photo from author Camila Eunice Pereira Volff]

The spotted lanternfly poses a future threat to European grapes, fruit trees and other plants - a highly invasive pest native to China, already in the US etc, would also find the European climate suitable, a new model shows: resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… @JeanPierreRoss4

Cover crops alter impacts of fire ants by reducing ecosystem disservices (aphid tending) and enhancing ecosystem services (weed seed biocontrol): resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/af… #living #mulches #intergrated #pest #management @ckblu [Photo Christiana Huss]

We're excited to share our special issue on advances in insect biomonitoring for agriculture and forestry, published today! 🌾🪲🔍🪰🌲 Explore new and upcoming advances in our ability to detect, identify and characterise insects in production systems! resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14619563/2…

In an editorial, we summarise the articles within the special issue and provide a synthesis on the overarching themes and concepts, which include the various emerging technologies underpinning significant advances, alongside more conceptual ideas. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Daniel Leybourne et al. discuss the significant advances that artificial intelligence brings to insect biomonitoring, particularly in providing decision support systems to help farmers identify pests and virus vectors, but also the challenges to overcome. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Jordan Cuff 🕸️🧬🕷️ et al. propose the need for year-round monitoring of biocontrol interactions to enhance our understanding of predator-pest dynamics, but this will demand various methodological innovations and considerations, for which they provide guidance. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Mukilan Suresh et al. discuss the potential for computer vision and deep learning for the identification of trapped insects, and the integration of DNA metabarcoding for cross-validation, facilitating construction of ecological networks. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Ben Hawthorne et al. review the integration of DNA metabarcoding with traditional insect monitoring methods in agriculture. Molecular analysis presents many distinct benefits, but also some challenges that require careful consideration and expertise. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Gaetan Seimandi-Corda et al. review the increasing adoption of camera trapping for detecting insect predator-prey interactions. They discuss the equipment used, other parameters and considerations, guidance for new adopters and future advances likely to come soon. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Ayman Asiri et al. review the potential for semiochemical analysis for the detection of insect diseases, focusing on the context of pollinators. They discuss recent advances that allow in-field surveillance, potential applications and future prospects. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

James Bell and Graham Shephard use ultra high-speed photography to demonstrate the peculiar and mesmerising flight mechanics of aphids, which help us to understand their role in agriculture and how we might enhance their detection and control. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Santiago Masagué et al. demonstrate the importance of considering multiple sensory perspectives when designing monitoring methods. By altering the visual cues associated with pheromone lures for an invasive forest wasp, capture frequency was increased. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Andrés Matrínez et al. showcase an autonomous monitoring station that records and identifies social wasp movement, with great potential for advancing research on the otherwise difficult-to-observe behaviour, foraging and ecology of social insects. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

Kyle Miller et al. demonstrate the performance of a novel assay for rapidly detecting parasitoids of the oak processionary moth, a serious forest pest in the UK. Rapid assessments of biocontrol rates can inform wider management strategies for the pest. doi.org/10.1111/afe.12…

These articles together highlight the rapid advances underway for insect biomonitoring, but also the many technical and conceptual challenges ahead. Check out the full special issue here: resjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14619563/2…

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