The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology
The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology
Part of the International Electronic Conference on Entomology series
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer TimeSystematics, Genetics, Biology, Ecology, Management, Biodiversity, Behavior
Event has Concluded
Over 700+ registrants joined in engaging conversations from 19 to 21 May 2025.
An average participation of more than 120 attendees daily across 8 sessions.
Close to 600 authors from 201 final accepted abstracts.
A big Thank You to the 10 session chairs, 20 scientific committee members and 10 invited speakers for making this event a success.
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Welcome from the Chair
S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics;
S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology;
S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution;
S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology;
S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology;
S7. Social Insects;
S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology
The 2nd IECE is organized and sponsored by MDPI, a scholarly open access publisher. Ι look forward to your participations, contributions, and discussions.
Prof. Dr. Nickolas G. Kavallieratos,
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Chair of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology
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Certificates of Participation
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"How to Download my Certificate of Participate?"
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Overall Program Overview
For your convenience, kindly refer to the program overview for 19 - 21 May 2025 here. Nearing the event day, we will upload the respective session links here:
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Welcome Speech by Event Chair S7. Social Insects Flash Poster Presentation Session |
S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution |
S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology Flash Poster Presentation Session |
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S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics |
S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology |
S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology Flash Poster Presentation Session |
Event Program (19 May 2025)
Program for DAY 1
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09:00 – 09:10 |
03:00 – 03:10 |
15:00 – 15:10 |
Prof. Dr. Nickolas G. Kavallieratos |
Opening Speech |
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09:10 – 09:15 |
03:10 – 03:15 |
15:10 – 15:15 |
Prof. Dr. Andjeljko Petrovic |
Welcome Speech by Session 1 Co-Chair 1 |
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09:15 – 09:20 |
03:15 – 03:20 |
15:15 – 15:20 |
Dr. Andrew Polaszek |
Welcome Speech by Session 1 Co-Chair 2 |
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09:20 – 09:40 |
03:20 – 03:40 |
15:20 – 15:40 |
Dr. Ming Bai |
Morphological basis and driving force of beetle flourishing |
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09:40 – 09:55 |
03:40 – 03:55 |
15:40 – 15:55 |
Darija Milenković |
Morphological Insights into Cotesia (hymenoptera: braconidae: microgastrinae) Species in melitaeini Hosts |
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09:55 – 10:05 |
03:55 – 04:05 |
15:55 – 16:05 |
Prof. Dr. Ljubisa Stanisavljevic |
Welcome Speech by Session 7 Chair |
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10:05 – 10:25 |
04:05 – 04:25 |
16:05 – 16:25 |
Dr. Yahya Al Naggar |
Honey Bee Resilience under Interactive Environmental and Pathogen Stressors |
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10:25 – 10:40 |
04:25 – 04:40 |
16:25 – 16:40 |
Kristen Basson |
Genetic data gives new insights on the species diversity of Macrotermes termites in Africa and Asia |
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10:40 – 10:55 |
04:40 – 04:55 |
16:40 – 16:55 |
Michela Bertola |
The Plasticity of the national surveillance plan for Aethina tumida in Italy |
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10:55 - 11:25 |
04:55 - 05:25 |
16:55 - 17:25 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 1 and 7 |
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Program for DAY 1 |
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14:00 – 14:10 |
08:00 – 08:10 |
20:00 – 20:10 |
Prof. David Haymer |
Welcome Speech by Session 2 Chair |
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14:10 – 14:30 |
08:10 – 08:30 |
20:10 – 20:30 |
Prof. Dr. Patrizia Falabella |
Biomimicry: The Imitation Game |
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14:30 – 14:45 |
08:30 – 08:45 |
20:30 – 20:45 |
Zarina Dairbekova |
Molecular identification of the spongy moth parasitoid Phryxe heraclei (Tachinidae) in Kazakhstan. |
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14:45 – 15:00 |
08:45 – 09:00 |
20:45 – 21:00 |
Mayerli Tatiana Borbon Cortes |
Candidatus Liberibacter sp. is detected in Russelliana solanicola Tuthill (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Brazil: phylogenetic and functional insights |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
09:00 – 09:15 |
21:00 – 21:15 |
Meriem Taleb |
Genetic Differentiation of Lucilia cuprina and Lucilia sericata Using cox1 and 28S rRNA Genes: Phylogenetic Insights and First Report of L. cuprina in Northwest Africa |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
09:15 – 09:30 |
21:15 – 21:30 |
Sumit Jangra |
First evidence of orally delivered dsRNA-induced RNA interference in the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) |
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15:30 - 15:45 |
09:30 - 09:45 |
21:30 - 21:45 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 2 |
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Flash Poster Presentation Session: S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics |
*Please Note:
If there are urgent changes to the event's program - we will update the affected authors / speakers as necessary. We encouraged all speakers to check their inbox, spam or junk mail for important emails from iece@mdpi.com
Event Program (20 May 2025)
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Program for DAY 2 Flash Poster Presentation Session |
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09:00 – 09:10 |
03:00 – 03:10 |
15:00 – 15:10 |
Dr. António Onofre Costa Miranda Soares |
Welcome Speech by Session 4 Chair 1 |
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09:10 – 09:30 |
03:10 – 03:30 |
15:10 – 15:30 |
Prof. Paulo AV Borges |
Best practices for the implantation of long-term monitoring of forest arthropods: the SLAM project |
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09:30 – 09:45 |
03:30 – 03:45 |
15:30 – 15:45 |
Roshay Smith |
Arthropod diversity and abundance under irrigated and rainfed conditions in South Africa sugarcane |
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09:45 – 10:00 |
03:45 – 04:00 |
15:45 – 16:00 |
Michelle Anne Taylor |
Pollen-deprived bumblebees induce leaf damage, which activates phytohormone signaling pathway(s) and response(s) within tomato plants, but this does not accelerate or induce flowering |
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10:00 – 10:15 |
04:00 – 04:15 |
16:00 – 16:15 |
Robyn Tamryn Dzirba |
Mating success, fecundity and fertility of marula fruit fly, Ceratitis cosyra Walker (Diptera: Tephritidae) exposed to simulated heat waves |
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10:15 – 10:30 |
04:15 – 04:30 |
16:15 – 16:30 |
Waqar Jaleel |
Invasion of red palm weevil among three different imported varieties of Date Palm |
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10:30 – 10:45 |
04:30 – 04:45 |
16:30 – 16:45 |
Manish Gautam |
Soybean leaf trichomes under drought and herbivory have differential effects on soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens Walker) |
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10:45 – 11:00 |
04:45 – 05:00 |
16:45 – 17:00 |
Ilaria Latella |
A trophic network analysis of Parnassius apollo (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae, Parnassiinae) adults in the Aspromonte National Park, South Italy |
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11:00 – 11:15 |
05:00 – 05:15 |
17:00 – 17:15 |
Konstantina Nasiou |
Orthoptera diversity and community ecology in the mountainous pastures of two protected areas (Natura 2000) in Greece |
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11:15 – 11:30 |
05:15 – 05:30 |
17:15 – 17:30 |
Riaz Hussain |
From Urban to Mountainous Regions: Impact of Various Factors on Butterfly Species Richness, their Prediction, and Habitat Shifts Induced by Climate Change in Jinan, China |
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11:30 – 11:45 |
05:30 – 05:45 |
17:30 – 17:45 |
Barbara Manachini |
Flames and Fragility: The Impact of Wildfires on Butterfly Biodiversity in Southern Italy |
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11:45 - 12:00 |
05:45 - 06:00 |
17:45 - 18:00 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 4 |
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14:00 – 14:10 |
08:00 – 08:10 |
20:00 – 20:10 |
Dr. Louis Hesler |
Welcome Speech by Session 5 Chair |
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14:10 – 14:30 |
08:10 – 08:30 |
20:10 – 20:30 |
Prof. Oscar Emanuel Liburd |
TBC |
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14:30 – 14:45 |
08:30 – 08:45 |
20:30 – 20:45 |
Adil Tonğa |
Pre-parasitism host treatment with broflanilide: lethal and sublethal effects on Trichogramma evanescens |
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14:45 – 15:00 |
08:45 – 09:00 |
20:45 – 21:00 |
Antonino Modafferi |
Garlic EO-based nano-emulsion in pest management: formulation and biological activity on target and non-target organisms |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
09:00 – 09:15 |
21:00 – 21:15 |
Carmine Lupia |
In vitro evaluation of the acaricidal activity of four essential oils against the parasitic mite Varroa destructor |
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15:15 – 15:30 |
09:15 – 09:30 |
21:15 – 21:30 |
Deanna Scheff |
Insecticidal effect of contact insecticides applied to metal and concrete surfaces on six species of stored-product insects |
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15:30 – 15:45 |
09:30 – 09:45 |
21:30 – 21:45 |
Nikita Kamatkar |
Mining of Bt insecticidal protein receptors from the soybean looper genome with special reference to ABC transporters |
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15:45 – 16:00 |
09:45 – 10:00 |
21:45 – 22:00 |
Maria Michalopoulou |
Toxicological effects of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators on transgenic Drosophila expressing honey bee cytochrome P450s |
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16:00 – 16:15 |
10:00 – 10:15 |
22:00 – 22:15 |
Sofia Dervisoglou |
Evaluation of encapsulation systems in the efficacy of essential oils of aromatic plants against Tetranychus urticae |
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16:15 - 16:30 |
10:15 - 10:30 |
22:15 - 22:30 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 5 |
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Flash Poster Presentation Session: S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology |
*Please Note:
If there are urgent changes to the event's program - we will update the affected authors / speakers as necessary.
We encouraged all speakers to check their inbox, spam or junk mail for important emails from iece@mdpi.com
Event Program (21 May 2025)
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Program for DAY 3 |
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09:00 – 09:05 |
03:00 – 03:05 |
15:00 – 15:05 |
Prof. Kristofer Giles |
Welcome Speech by Session 4 Co-Chair 1 |
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09:05 – 09:10 |
03:05 – 03:10 |
15:05 – 15:10 |
Dr. Maria Boukouvala |
Welcome Speech by Session 4 Co-Chair 2 |
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09:10 – 09:30 |
03:10 – 03:30 |
15:10 – 15:30 |
Prof. Donato Romano |
Robotics and AI in Insect Science |
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09:30 – 09:50 |
03:30 – 03:50 |
15:30 – 15:50 |
Dr. Deanna Scheff |
Influence of insect biology on the utilization of methoprene incorporated packaging |
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09:50 – 10:05 |
03:50 – 04:05 |
15:50 – 16:05 |
Jairo Alexander López Pardo |
From Water to Air: Thermal Strategies of Erythrodiplax abjecta Throughout Its Life |
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10:05 – 10:20 |
04:05 – 04:20 |
16:05 – 16:20 |
Fatima Djouber-Toudert |
Contribution to the Study of Hygienic Behavior and honey production of the Honeybee Apis mellifera intermissa in a mountainous region of Algeria |
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10:20 – 10:35 |
04:20 – 04:35 |
16:20 – 16:35 |
Jeyarani S |
Host Preference of Hyperaspis maindroni Sicard (Coccinellidae; Coleoptera): Unveiling Attraction Patterns in Cassava Varieties |
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10:35 – 10:50 |
04:35 – 04:50 |
16:35 – 16:50 |
Armando Alfaro-Tapia |
Selective flowers to enhance the performance of the adventive Gryon aetherium parasitoid: a good biocontrol agent in the context of conservation biological control of the painted bug Bagrada hilaris |
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10:50 – 11:05 |
04:50 – 05:05 |
16:50 – 17:05 |
Saifullah Omar Nasif |
Seasonal Abundance of Insect Pests Infesting Transgenic and Non-transgenic Brinjal in Bangladesh |
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11:05 – 11:20 |
05:05 – 05:20 |
17:05 – 17:20 |
Pedro Alexandre Correia de Jesus Silva |
Oviposition Preference and larval performance of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) on apple and pear fruits: influence of female age and oviposition periodicity |
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11:20 - 11:35 |
05:20 - 05:35 |
17:20 - 17:35 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 3 |
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Program for DAY 3 |
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14:00 – 14:10 |
08:00 – 08:10 |
20:00 – 20:10 |
Prof. Dr. Antonella Di Palma |
Welcome Speech by Session 6 Chair |
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14:10 – 14:30 |
08:10 – 08:30 |
20:10 – 20:30 |
Dr. Changlu Wang |
Laboratory Evaluation of a Novel Insecticide, Isocycloseram, against the Common Bed Bug |
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14:30 – 14:45 |
08:30 – 08:45 |
20:30 – 20:45 |
Deepthy T |
Comparative Analysis of Short-horned Grasshopper Diversity in Agroecosystems and Forests: Implications for Conservation |
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14:45 – 15:00 |
08:45 – 09:00 |
20:45 – 21:00 |
Ankur Patwardhan |
Urban terraces and backyard gardens for pollinators: Nero’s Fiddle or Noah’s Ark? |
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15:00 – 15:10 |
09:00 – 09:10 |
21:00 – 21:10 |
Dr. Rui-De Xue |
Welcome Speech by Session 8 Chair |
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15:10 – 15:40 |
09:10 – 09:40 |
21:10 – 21:40 |
Dr Christopher Bibbs |
The Intersection of Managed Honey Bees, Apis mellifera (Hymenonptera: Apidae), and Mosquito Control: Risk Determinations on Aerial Naled Applications |
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15:40 – 16:00 |
09:40 – 10:00 |
21:40 – 22:00 |
Dr. Whitney Qualls |
New Frontiers in Mosquito Management: Sterile Insect and Wolbachia-Based Approaches for Public Health |
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16:00 – 16:20 |
10:00 – 10:20 |
22:00 – 22:20 |
Dr. Aaron Lloyd |
Lee County Mosquito Control District’s Response to Imported Oropouche Virus in Lee County, Florida |
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16:20 – 16:35 |
10:20 – 10:35 |
22:20 – 22:35 |
Robert Wolff |
Vector and Pest Dispersal via Sun Heated Vehicle Microenvironments |
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16:35 – 16:50 |
10:35 – 10:50 |
10:35 – 22:50 |
Atiqah Nor Ain |
Anopheles donaldi (Barbirostris Group) As A Potential Vector For Plasmodium knowlesi In Sarawak, Malaysia |
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16:50 - 17:20 |
10:50 - 11:20 |
22:50 - 23:20 |
Flash Poster Presentation for Session 6 and 8 |
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| Flash Poster Presentation Session: S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology “The Impact of the Invasive Teak Defoliator Hyblaea puera on Coastal Mangrove Ecosystems in Kannur District, Kerala, India” Author presenting poster: Pooja K sciforum-108481 “Landscape Alterations and Butterfly Diversity in the Moist Shiwalik Sal Forest of the Lower Garhwal Himalayas: A Comparative Study between Natural Forests and Urban Areas” Author presenting poster: Ankita Singh Sajwan sciforum-113427 “Effect of anthropogenic factors and climatic variables on butterfly diversity” Author presenting poster: Debanjana Basu sciforum-113359 “First record of the gall-inducing insect Ophelimus mediterraneus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in eucalyptus plantations in the Americas and the first record of males of this species.” Author presenting poster: Rocio Antonela Buyatti sciforum-112658 Flash Poster Presentation Session: S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology “Ticks and Tick-Borne Microorganisms in the United Arab Emirates: Diversity, Abundance, and Research Gaps” Author presenting poster: Nighat Perveen sciforum-118411 “Malaria Vector Composition, Abundance, and Plasmodium Infection Rates in Rural Southwestern Nigeria: Implications for Targeted Control Strategies.” Author presenting poster: Florence Ajayi sciforum-118285 “Integrated Morphological and Molecular Differentiation of Culicoides oxystoma and Culicoides kingi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in India” Author presenting poster: Dr. Renu sciforum-117042 |
*Please Note:
If there are urgent changes to the event's program - we will update the affected authors / speakers as necessary.
We encouraged all speakers to check their inbox, spam or junk mail for important emails from iece@mdpi.com
Book of Abstracts
The online version of the IECE 2025 abstract book including program and all abstracts is available to browse and download 
List of accepted submissions (201)
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| sciforum-118373 | Deep-learning-based identification of Halyomorpha halys using phenotypic image analysis |
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Igor Gritsenko ,
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Show Abstract |
| sciforum-118422 | Improving Beneficial Insect Behavior by Reducing Cannibalism in Green Lacewing Larvae using Operant Conditioning at Multiple Life Stages in Various Social Settings |
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Leijun Chou
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Show Abstract |
| sciforum-114918 | The behavioral and physiological effects of temperature and TRPA1 overexpression in D. melanogaster and L. sericata larvae: mechanotransduction, locomotion, thermotaxis, and membrane potential |
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Youngwoo Kim ,
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| sciforum-094485 | Flames and Fragility: The Impact of Wildfires on Butterfly Biodiversity in Southern Italy |
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| sciforum-114893 | The Evolutionary Dynamics of Lysozyme-like Genes Across the Insecta Class |
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Renata Dias
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Show Abstract |
Poster Gallery
FAQ - Common Queries Regarding Flash Poster / Oral Presentation
Dear Authors and Participants,
Given the high volume of presentations to process and international timezones to manage, here are some common questions that we hope to address:
Is my submission (abstract previously accepted), selected for an Oral presentation / Flash Poster Session?
If your submission has been shortlisted by our chairs and scientific committee for an oral presentation or flash poster session, you would have received a notification from us by now.
If you have not been notified about an opportunity to present, you still have the opportunity to upload your Posters and display them at the poster gallery which will be 'Live' during the event.
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For authors with accepted submissions, please refer to the following steps to upload posters in the poster gallery:
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Kindly note that if you have been nominated for a flash poster presentation, you would have received from us an email, informing you to confirm your slot. Upon confirmation before the deadline (as stated in the email), we will then send you another email updating you on uploading the poster - we seek your patience as we are currently scheduling the timeslots for this new initiative and will send the email as soon as possible.
We kindly seek your patience and understanding and our team is working hard round the clock to process and create as much opportunities for participants to engage during the event. We also seek your understanding that due to time constraints, not all accepted abstracts will have the opportunity to be presented via: Oral Presentation / Flash Poster Presentation. Nevertheless, we encourage all authors with accepted abstracts to upload their posters which will go live at the virtual poster gallery - it will be permanently displayed.
Event Chair
Nickolas G. Kavallieratos is an Associate Professor of Agricultural Entomology and Acarology at the Agricultural University of Athens. He has worked at several Universities and Institutes in Europe, USA, Asia, and Africa. He studies morphology, morphometry, systematics, zoogeography, phylogeny, genetics and behavior of the Aphidiinae parasitoids. He has also been working on the biology, ecology, demography, behavior and management of stored-product pests (insects, mites) with the use of biocontrol agents (entomopathogenic fungi, entomopathogenic nematodes, bacteria), chemical insecticides, and novel compounds (essential oils, nanoemulsions, microemulsions, diatomaceous earths/other inert dusts, pyrrole derivatives). Prof. Kavallieratos has published >325 papers in peer-reviewed journals.
Session Chairs
Prof. Dr. Andjeljko Petrović
University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Dr. Andjeljko Petrović is a full professor at the Chair of Invertebrate Zoology and Entomology, Institute of Zoology, University of Belgrade - Faculty of Biology, Serbia. His research interests include taxonomy, systematics and phylogenetics of parasitoid wasps (mainly of the subfamily Aphidiinae), using an integrated approach (combining morphology, molecular data and ecological data). He is actively involved in various projects where he uses this "fundamental" knowledge to the development of improved integrated pest management of aphids both by finding new biological control agents and enhancing ecosystem services. Dr. Andjeljko Petrović is the author of more than 80 papers in international peer-reviewed journals, 50 conference papers and five university textbooks.
Dr. Andrew Polaszek
Natural History Museum, London, UK
Andrew Polaszek is a principal researcher at the Natural History Museum, London, UK. The focus of his work is the taxonomy of parasitoids and other Hymenoptera using morphology and molecular methods. Most of his projects are directed at facilitating classical biological control programmes and other pest mangement approaches that minimise the use of pesicides.
Prof. David Haymer
University of Hawaii, Honolulu, USA
Professor David Haymer is currently Professor of Genetics in the Dept. of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Hawaii. He received his PhD from Purdue University where he worked under Dan Hartl on Drosophila population genetics. After a Postdoc at the University of California at Irvine where he focused on molecular biology, he moved to the University of Hawaii and began work on the molecular genetics of several Tephritid species. He has published more than 50 papers in this area and has served on and chaired multiple international panels dealing with these pest species.
Prof. Dr. Kristopher Giles
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA
Prof. Dr. Giles is a Regents Professor of Entomology & Plant Pathology. His current research is on in winter wheat and canola, Aphids: Sampling, Population Dynamics, Economic Injury Levels, Natural Enemies: Sampling, Thresholds, Tritrophic Interactions, Population Ecology, Impact in diverse agricultural systems, Product Evaluation: Selectivity, Dosages, Integrated Control.
Dr. Maria C. Boukouvala
Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece
Dr. Maria C. Boukouvala is a leading researcher at the Agricultural University of Athens with an expertise on insect behaviour, biology and physiology. Dr. Boukouvala has extensive exprience in topics pertaining to chemical control, stored product protection and insect behaviour.
Dr. António Onofre Costa Miranda Soares
cE3c - ABG - Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes and Azorean Biodiversity Group & CHANGE - Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculty of Science and Technology, Lisbon, Portugal
Research focuses on the study of biology, ecology and biodiversity of arthropods, manly predator and parasitoid species used in integrated pest management viewing the optimization of the conditions for mass rearing, to find how vulnerable are the species to biotic interactions and to evaluate the impact of lethal and sub-lethal effect of biopesticides. Research includes new ideas on life-history evolution of ladybird species, correlated it to habitat/prey usage; dynamics of colonization and invasion in island’s context; plant and arthropod bio-indicator species as an ecological tool to discriminate disturbances in a gradient of anthropogenic impacted ecosystems and its implications for conservation and assessment of ecosystem services and disservices by arthropods in Azorean agro-ecosystems.
Dr. Louis Hesler
USDA-Agricultural Research Service, USA, Washington, DC, USA
Dr. Hesler’s research has centered on the management of insects in various crops and the ecology of insects in general. Through individual and collaborative research, Dr. Hesler has evaluated resistant varieties, planting date and crop maturity, cover crops, tillage, seed treatments, and foliar sprays for managing insect pests. He has also conducted research on the ecology, distribution and conservation of beneficial insects such as lady beetles and bees. Dr. Hesler serves as Lead Scientist and Research Entomologist for USDA ARS in Brookings, SD. He also serves as Editor in Chief for the Journal of Insect Science.
Prof. Antonella Di Palma
University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Professor Antonella Di Palma is a full Professor of General and Applied Entomology at the University of Foggia, Italy. Professor Antonella Di Palma is an experienced scientist with diverse experiences and contributions in the field of entomology. Professor Antonella Di Palma has research interests pertaining to the aspects of ultrastructure, functional anatomy and morphology, histology in mites and insects, systematic and taxonomy of the family Tarsonemidae (Acari: Heterostigmata).
Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Stanisavljević
University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
Prof. Dr. Ljubiša Stanisavljević has extensive teaching experience at university level in the fields of morphology and anatomy of invertebrates, entomology, biology of bees and beekeeping, statistical methods in entomology as well as morphology, systematics and phylogeny of insects. His research focuses on bees as pollinators in agroecosystems, the valorization of pollination services and apivectoring. He studies the causes and consequences of pollinator decline. He is a member of the European Bee Research Association (in 2022 he organized the 9th EurBee Congress as President of EurBee 2018-2022) and Vice-President of the International Commission for Plant-Pollinators Relationships (from 2023).
Dr. Rui-De Xue
Anastasia Mosquito Control District, St. John's County, USA
Dr. Rui-De Xue is Executive Director of Anastasia Mosquito Control District, St. Augustine, Florida, USA, and current President of the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA). His specialist is behavioral ecology and management of mosquitoes. In the past 40 years, he has conducted research, teaching, outreach, and administration in the field of biology and control of mosquitoes and filth flies. He has authored and coauthored more than 350 publications and book chapters. Also, he is an adjunct professor in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and courtesy faculty of the University of Florida/Department of Entomology and Nematology. He has served several leaderships in state, national and international professional associations, and received many awards and the highest award (the medal of honor) from the AMCA. Dr. Xue has been recognized by colleagues in the field of mosquito control in the state, the nation, and the world.
Event Committee
Prof. Patrizia Falabella was a researcher for the scientific disciplinary sector AGR/11 (General and Applied Entomology) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Basilicata, from 2002 to 2008. She was Associate Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Basilicata, from 2008 to 2012 and at the Department of Sciences of the University of Basilicata from 2012 to 2021. She is Full Professor for the disciplinary scientific sector AGR/11 at the Department of Sciences of the University of Basilicata since December 16th 2021 to date. Since 2018 she has been Pro-Rector of Teaching. She is the Coordinator of the international PhD School in Sciences (cycles XXXVI and XXXVII) and of the PhD School in Scienze (cycles XXXVIII and XXXIX). Since 2022 she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the S.c.ar.l Tech4you created for the project "Tech4you-Technologies for climate change adaptation and quality of life improvement" - Ecosistemi dell'Innovazione - PNRR M4C2.
Insect biotechnologies; Biomimicry
Extraction and characterization of secondary metabolites from aromatic and medicinal plants, evaluation of their biological activity and synthesis of analogues of natural-occurring compounds.
Natural products; Extracts; Essential oils; Analysis; Isolation; Synthesis
Universitat de Lleida, Lleida, Spain
Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA
Qingdao Agriculture University, Qingdao, China
University of California, Riverside, USA
University of Florida, Gainesville, USA
China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
Pest management; IPM; Insecticide resistance; Insect behavior; Monitoring; Identification; Advisory services; Biological control; Green chemistry; Drone applications
Ralf Nauen is an insect toxicologist/biochemist working on functional (toxico) genomics, molecular entomology, fundamental and applied aspects of insecticide/Bt mode of action, selectivity, and detoxification, as well as biochemical and molecular mechanisms of insecticide/Bt resistance and its management. He received his PhD from the University of Portsmouth (UK) and is a Bayer Distinguished Science Fellow. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (London, UK), and in 2013 he was awarded Fellowship of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). In 2014 he received the prestigious American Chemical Society International Award for Research in Agrochemicals, in recognition of his outstanding and influential research into insecticide and acaricide modes of action and resistance. In 2021 he received the ESA Physiology, Biochemistry and Toxicology (PBT) Section Award. He authored more than 280 scientific papers/book chapters with more than 32,000 citations (h-index 90). He received the Highly Cited Researcher award by the Web of Science 2018-2023. He is appointed as Visiting Professor by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Beijing, China) and lecturer in agricultural entomology at the University of Bonn (Germany).
Insect toxicology; Insecticide resistance; Pest control; Detoxification; Molecular entomology
Stored product insects; Insect pests in agriculture; Insecticides; Grain protectants; Integrated pest management; Non chemical compounds; Temperatures
Dr. Filipe Madeira is a leading researcher, with an interest in crop protection, agricultural entomology, landscape ecology, natural enemy dispersal, and biological control. From 2015 to 2019, he worked as a researcher at the University of Lleida’s Agrotecnio Center, contributing to various national and international projects in agricultural entomology, biological control and landscape ecology. From 2019 to 2022, he joined the Collaborative Laboratory Mountains of Research (MORE CoLab) in Bragança, Portugal where his work expanded to include project development, technology transfer, and innovation services. His research continued at the Centro de Investigação de Montanha (CIMO) at the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança from 2022 to 2024, where he focused on olive crop protection. Dr. Filipe Madeira serves as an assistant professor at the Escola Superior Agrária, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Portugal, since February 2024.
Crop protection; Agricultural entomology; Landscape ecology; Natural enemy dispersal; Biological control
National Agricultural and Food Research Organization, Western Region Agriculture Research Center, Tsukuba, Japan
Dr. David Wari research these days are mostly around Crop/Plant Protection. He graduated with a PhD degree from Okayama University followed by a JSPS fellow at the Institute of Plant Science and Resources (Okayama Univ.), working on a variety of fields ranging from Population Ecology, Conservation Biological Control, Tritrophic Interactions between Plants, Herbivores and their Natural Enemies and Plant-Insect-Microbe Interactions regulated by plant chemistry. The goal is to integrate all the aspects of the aforementioned research fields to develop environmentally friendly methods or strategies that can be used as alternative methods to synthetic chemicals in managing agriculturally and economically important pests in fruits and vegetables.
Plant/Crop Protection; Integrated Pest Management; Pest Control; Biological Control; Plant-Insect Interactions; Plant-Insect-Microbe Interactions
University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan,
Senckenberg German Entomological Institute, Müncheberg, Germany
Prof. Dr. Waqas Wakil has over 20 years of teaching and research experience, having worked in numerous international research laboratories. He is a member of several professional societies, Editorial board of scientific journals, Fellow of Royal Entomological Society (UK), Fulbright Scholar (USA) and Ambassador of Society for Invertebrate Pathology (USA). He also is the Subject Editor of Journal of Economic Entomology (USA) and Frontiers in Physiology and Convenor of IOBC-WPRS expert group on integrated protection of date palms.
IPM; Biological control; Semiochemicals; Chemical control; Stored product protection; Climate change
Institute for Plant Protection and Environment (IPPE), Belgrade, Serbia
Dr. Goran Andrić is a highly experienced senior research associate at the Institute for Plant Protection and Environment (IPPE). He has made valuable contributions and has research interests in the area of Insecticides, Resistance to insecticides, Inert dusts, Botanicals, Integrated Pest Management.
Insecticides; Resistance to insecticides; Inert dusts; Botanicals; Integrated Pest Management
Dr. Farzana Yesmin is one of the worlds' remaining experts on insect cytogenetics. Dr. Farzana serves as the Chief Scientific Officer and Group Leader of Cytology and Biocontrol Research (CBR), Radiation Entomology and Acarology Division (READ), Institute of Food and Radiation Biology (IFRB), Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) at the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission (BAEC). Dr. Farzana Yesmin has been involved in numerous international research projects including a groundbreaking project on pest fruit flies, by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (FAO/IAEA).
Cytogenetics; Radiation Entomology; Pest; Genetics; Biotechnology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Genomics
Prof. Dr. Huoqing Zheng is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, and a Doctor of Science in Agronomy, mainly focusing on Bee Science, from Zhejiang University. He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the same university. His research interests include bee pathogen biology and pathogenicity, pathogen–host specificity and cross-species transmission, and parasite–host coevolution. He serves as a member of the Executive Committee and a regional coordinator of COLOSS, an international association focused on improving the well-being of bees at a global level, the Executive Director of the Apicultural Science Association of China, and the Vice President and Secretary General of the Apicultural Science Association of Zhejiang.
Bee pathogen biology and pathogenicity; Pathogen–host specificity; Cross-species transmission; Parasite–host coevolution
Prof. Mar Ferrer Suay is an Associate Professor at the Zoology Department in the Faculty of Biological Sciences (University of Valencia). She has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Valencia. Her research is focused on the subfamily Charipinae (Hymenoptera: Figitidae), hyperparasitoids of aphids and psyllids. She has revised all known species using morphological data, described over 50 new species, and investigated trophic relationships. She currently leads a project using molecular markers to define species boundaries and resolve phylogenies.
Entomology; Hymenoptera; Charipinae; Taxonomy; Diversity; Systematics; Parasitoids
Prof. Leon G. Higley is a Professor of Applied Ecology and Forensic Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His research areas include forensic entomology, thermal biology of tiger beetles, plant physiological responses to insect injury (particularly photosynthesis), pest management decision making, and other issues in ecophysiology. Higley is the recipient of various research and teaching awards, including the NCB-ESA C. V. Riley Award and the Entomological Society of America Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching, He is the author of over 145 peer-reviewed publications, over 25 book chapters, and 5 books. Higley also serves as a subject editor for the journals Biology and Insects.
Forensic Entomology; Taphonomy, Physiological Ecology; Entomology; Pest Management, Photosynthesis
Dr. George Koliopoulos is an Assistant Professor of Entomology at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Crop Science, in the Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology. He holds a Ph.D. in Entomology with a specialization in insects of public health significance. His research focuses on ecology, biology, and control of insects and arthropods of medical importance with a particular emphasis on mosquitoes. His scientific contributions include studies on mosquito behavior, vector monitoring, the evaluation of insecticidal and biocidal agents, and the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly management strategies. Over the years, he has coordinated or contributed to several national and international research projects, focusing on integrated vector management, insecticide resistance, and implementation of mosquito control programs targeting vector-borne diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus. He has authored more than 40 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals, two book chapters, and has delivered over 75 presentations at international and national scientific conferences.
Medical Entomology; Mosquito Biology and Behavior; Integrated Vector Management; Insecticide and Biocide Evaluation; Mosquito Control Programs
Invited Speakers
Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, Salt Lake City, USA
The Intersection of Managed Honey Bees, Apis mellifera (Hymenonptera: Apidae), and Mosquito Control: Risk Determinations on Aerial Naled Applications
Christopher Bibbs has over 15 years of experience as a public health, medical, and veterinary entomologist dealing with zoonotic infectious diseases at a local level. Amidst this experience, he has served on the American Mosquito Control Association’s joint CDC training intervention as a master trainer during the U.S. Zika virus outbreaks. After a number of years, he moved to industry for the design and registration of adulticides and larvicides for public health vector management. Now at the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, Chris directs applied research, vector surveillance, and internship programs ranging from high school to graduate students. His subject specialties emphasize insect physiology and behavior, particularly under environmental or insecticidal stress.
Anastasia Mosquito Control District of St. Johns County, St. Johns County, USA
New Frontiers in Mosquito Management: Sterile Insect and Wolbachia-Based Approaches for Public Health
Dr. Whitney Qualls obtained her B.S. in Biology from the University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, Kentucky, a M.S. in Medical Entomology from Auburn University, Auburn, AL, and a Ph.D in Medical Entomology from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Her expertise and training are in vector ecology and behavior and applied operational vector control strategies. She has over 20 years of experience working at the local and state level in mosquito surveillance and control. Dr. Qualls is the Assistant Director at Anastasia Mosquito Control District (AMCD), St. Johns County, Florida.
Vector Ecology, Behavioral and Applied Entomology, Operational Vector Control, Mosquito Surveillance and Control, Medical Entomology
The BioRobotics Institute, The Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pontedera, Italy
Prof. Romano will share his expert insights pertinent to the exciting field of "Behavior, Biology and Physiology". His speech will address robotics and AI in insect science.
Prof. Romano's research mainly focuses on bioinspired and biomimetic robotics, and in particular on animal-robot interaction and biohybrid intelligent systems. Prof. Romano’s research contributions represent a sophisticated approach to the study of behaviour in insects, with potential applications in agriculture, pest management, biodiversity preservation, and biohybrid multiagent systems. He is co-founder and R&D Director of the HUBILIFE srl (innovative start-up and spin-off of Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna). He also worked as visiting scholar at Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi (UAE). He received national and international recognitions for his research and is a Coordinator, PI, or partner of several national and international research projects.
Bioinspired robotics, Biomimetic robotics, Animal-robot interaction, Biohybrid intelligent systems, Insect Behavior, Agriculture, Pest management, Biodiversity preservation, Biohybrid Multiagent systems
Title of presentation: Best practices for the implantation of long-term monitoring of forest arthropods: the SLAM project Long-term biodiversity monitoring is a cornerstone of effective conservation science, particularly in ecologically sensitive and isolated environments such as island ecosystems. These systems are often characterized by high levels of endemism, unique ecological interactions, and heightened vulnerability to environmental change and human disturbances. Consequently, continuous and systematic monitoring is essential to detect ecological trends, assess the magnitude of anthropogenic impacts—such as land-use change, invasive species, and climate change—and to inform adaptive conservation strategies. Despite growing recognition of the need for comprehensive monitoring, efforts remain uneven across taxa, with arthropods—one of the most diverse and ecologically important groups—often underrepresented in long-term studies. Recent initiatives in the Azores Islands (Portugal, Macaronesia) have provided a valuable model for addressing these gaps. Through the implementation of standardized sampling protocols such as the SLAM protocol, researchers have established a robust and replicable framework for long-term arthropod monitoring. These standardized approaches ensure consistency in data collection and facilitate accurate species identification, enabling comprehensive biodiversity assessments and the development of ecological indicators to detect temporal and spatial changes. Such monitoring programs are not only essential for documenting current biodiversity patterns but also for projecting future trends under different environmental scenarios. Moreover, the data generated serve as critical tools for guiding evidence-based conservation policies, prioritizing management actions, and evaluating the effectiveness of restoration initiatives in insular environments.
Prof. Borges is a professor of Ecology at the University of Azores. My research focuses on arthropod macroecology patterns and processes on island ecosystems. His current research is driven by three overarching objectives: i) collect long-term ecological data to investigate the processes affecting patterns of species diversity, abundance and distribution at different spatial scales; ii) use Macaronesia as a model system to investigate ecological and evolutionary mechanisms responsible for shaping island biotas; iii) identify pathways that impact oceanic indigenous assemblages under global change for conservation purposes.
Title: Honey Bee Resilience under Interactive Environmental and Pathogen Stressors: The health of honey bee colonies is critical for ecosystem stability and agriculture, yet honey bees are increasingly exposed to multiple stressors that threaten their survival. This research explores the combined effects of various stressors—such as pesticides, pathogens, climate change, and habitat loss—on honey bee health. The effects of novel insecticides flupyradifurone (FPF) and sulfoxaflor (SULF) either individually or combined with fungal pathogens (Nosema ceranae) or viral pathogens (Deformed wing virus and black queen cell virus ) were presented. In addition, the effects of these novel insecticides alone or combined with a fungicide, azoxystrobin (Azoxy) on the survival of individual honey bee workers and the composition of their gut microbiota (fungal and bacterial diversity) were presented. Exposure to FPF reduced bee survival and increased Nosema load, which was colony dependant. Exposure to SULF in the hive reduced bee foraging activity and lowered honey, bee pollen, and brood area. There was no indication of synergistic interactions between these new pesticides on viral load, and only minor impacts on immunocompetence were seen. However, exposure to these insecticides, either alone or in combination with Azoxy fungicide, disturbed honey bee gut microbiome and elevated opportunistic bacterial infections (Serratia marcescens). Furthermore, prolonged pesticide exposure affects the coexistence of bacteria and fungi, as well as the cross-kingdom network characteristics of the honey bee gut microbiome. Overall, these novel pesticides are not as safe for honeybee health as their manufacturers claim. As a result, European Commission banned the outdoor use of Sulfoxaflor insecticide in April 2022.
Dr. Al Naggar is an Associate Professor at Tanta University, Egypt, specializing in environmental stressors and pollinator health. His research focuses on the impacts of pesticides, heavy metals, nanoparticles, and microplastics on bee health, with emphasis on pathogen interactions and gut microbiome disruption. He has authored over 73 publications and actively promotes sustainable practices to protect pollinators globally.
Honey bee health; Pesticides; Pathogens; Interactive stressors; Gut microbiome
Title: Influence of insect biology on the utilization of methoprene incorporated packaging: Methoprene is an insect growth regulator registered as a residual surface treatment, grain protectant, aerosol insecticide, and can be incorporated into packaging. Methoprene adversely affects the number of eggs laid by female beetles, egg hatchability, and larval development. However, methoprene has little to no direct effect on adult beetles. Stored product insects are pests that primarily feed on grains and processed commodities in the postharvest supply chain. These insects are classified by their development and feeding traits. Insects either develop inside the grain kernel (internal feeders) or outside the kernel (external feeders), which ultimately impacts their susceptibility to insecticidal treatments. The objective of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of methoprene incorporated packaging on inhibiting adult progeny of common stored product internal and external feeders. Inside and outside surfaces of methoprene-treated and untreated packages were cut into discs and fitted into 62 cm2 Petri plates. Adult Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) and Sitophilus oryzae (L.), internal feeders, and larvae of Tribolium castaneum Herbst and Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.), external feeders, were exposed to methoprene treated or untreated packaging and monitored for adult emergence. There was no adult emergence for the external feeders on any treated surface. The methoprene packaging had no effect on S. oryzae but significantly reduced adult progeny of R. dominica. The results of this study demonstrate that insect biology can significantly affect insecticidal treatments. Methoprene packaging is a safe and effective technology for packaged commodities, however it is important to incorporate this technology into existing integrated pest management programs for species that are less susceptible to methoprene.
Dr. Deanna Scheff is a Research Entomologist with the USDA – ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, KS. She received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, her M.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, and her Ph.D. in Grain Science at Kansas State University. Dr. Scheff has conducted multiple collaborative research projects on stored product protection throughout the entire post-harvest supply chain. Dr. Scheff’s Integrated Pest Management lab, focuses on researching applied pest management tools and techniques throughout the post-harvest supply chain to identify, manage and reduce pests to maintain food quality and safety. Dr. Scheff, as part of a team of USDA – ARS scientists and industry partners, have evaluated factors impacting aerosol insecticide efficacy and spatial patterns of distribution in food facilities, evaluate novel contact insecticides and grain protectants, explored the effect of material substrates on insecticidal efficacy, and evaluating new generation packaging to inhibit and infestations. Dr. Scheff currently serves on several industry advisory boards (IAOM, USAID) and executive boards for professional organizations (KCIFT and NC213). She holds adjunct appointments at Kansas State University in the Departments of Grain Science and Industry and Entomology and currently serves as co-major advisor for three master’s students, committee member four master’s and doctoral students, and has mentored 16 undergraduate research assistants. Dr. Scheff has authored/co-authored 30 refereed publications and 23 peer-reviewed technical reports, written 1 book chapter, given >60 invited presentations at academic conferences, stakeholder meetings, and industry workshops.
Title: Laboratory Evaluation of a Novel Insecticide, Isocycloseram, against the Common Bed Bug: During the last two decades, the common bed bug (Cimex lectularius L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) resurged into a common urban pest. Insecticide sprays are commonly used to manage this pest. However, most of the available insecticide sprays registered for bed bugs are not very effective due to insecticide resistance. Bed bugs are considered one of the most difficult urban pests to control. There is strong interest in developing novel, effective insecticide materials to combat the widespread bed bug infestations. Isocycloseram is a novel insecticide in the class isoxazoline that shows excellent efficacy and selectivity against invertebrate pests. We evaluated the direct spray and residual efficacy of two 0.1% isocycloseram formulations against a laboratory and four insecticide-resistant field strains of common bed bugs on three surfaces (fabric, vinyl tiles, and unpainted pinewood). Their efficacy was compared with five commercial insecticides including Demand CS (0.03% γ-cyhalothrin), Temprid FX (0.05% imidacloprid and 0.025% β-cyfluthrin), Crossfire (0.4% clothianidin, 0.01% metofluthrin, and 1.0% piperonyl butoxide), Bedlam Plus (0.4% Cyclopropanecarboxylate, 1.0% N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide, and 0.05% imidacloprid), and PT Phantom II (0.5% chlorfenapyr). Both isocycloseram 45 SC and 400 SC formulations were the most effective among the tested insecticides. The isocycloseram 45 SC formulation caused faster mortality than the 400 SC formulation. Four hours exposure to 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1% isocycloseram 45 SC residue on porous and non-porous surfaces caused 100% bed bug mortality after 3-4 days. Exposure to 30-d aged 0.1% isocycloseram 45 SC residue for 4 hours still caused 100% mortality, compared to 0-73% mortality by the five commercial insecticides. Isocycloseram is a highly effective compound for controlling resistant bed bug populations.
Title: Lee County Mosquito Control District’s Response to Imported Oropouche Virus in Lee County, Florida: In August 2024, the Florida Department of Health reported the first travel-related Oropouche Virus cases in the United States. The infection was believed to originate from Cuba where the primary vector, Culicoides paraensis, had not been documented. There has been growing concern from State of Florida officials regarding human Oropouche fever transmission given the steady travel from Cuba to Florida and the uncertainty of the vector in Cuba. Furthermore, C. paraensis is documented in Florida but the biology is not well known and there are “no known control strategies” for this or any other common Culicoides species in Florida. Given Florida’s position as a location frequently hosting visitors or residents originating from South America and the Caribbean, public health officials must always be prepared for the emergence of new diseases. Thus, Lee County Mosquito Control District developed a disease response plan against Culicoides and the potential threat of Oropouche Virus if it were to be introduced into Lee County, Florida.
Aaron Lloyd is the Assistant Director for the Lee County Mosquito and Hyacinth Control Districts in Lehigh Acres, Florida. He has over 25 years of service in mosquito control and mosquito research. Prior to joining the Districts in 2019, Aaron worked as the Assistant Director for Pasco County Mosquito Control District for 7 years. In addition to his experience working for special districts, Aaron was a research entomologist for the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence in Jacksonville, Florida for 2 years and the United States Department of Agriculture, Mosquito and Fly Research Unit for 10 years. Aaron has served on the Florida Mosquito Control Association board as the SW representative and was the lead chair for the FMCA-Dodd short courses committee for 8 years. Aaron is editor of the 2018 Florida Mosquito Control White Paper and has authored/co-authored over two dozen scientific publications. Currently, Aaron serves on the Florida Association for Special Districts’ legislative committee, Entomological Society of America’s Vector Borne Disease Network, the American Mosquito Control Associations’ By Laws, Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program, Legislative and Regulatory Committees. In 2017, Aaron received the FMCA Presidential Citation, and he received the FMCA Meritorious Service Award in 2018 for his contributions to the Association. Aaron is President of the East Fort Myers Rotary and received the Paul Harris award for distinguished service in 2022 and was named Rotarian of the Year in 2023.
Title: Morphological basis and driving force of beetle flourishing: Dr Ming Bai's speech is based on his research which involves unveiling the origin and evolution mechanisms of insects and developing new methods for insect identification. Key achievements include revolutionizing morphological quantification methods, establishing the largest insect type specimen database in China, and pioneering the field of intelligent identification systems for beetles (BICS). This technology has been applied to intelligent monitoring systems for invasive pests, addressing challenges in customs identification and expedited clearance.
Dr. Ming Bai leads a research group on the morphology and evolution of Coleoptera of the Institute of Zoology, CAS. Additionally, Prof. Dr. Ming BAI is a professor from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a doctoral supervisor, and a chief scientist of a key project under the National Key Research and Development Program, as well as a Humboldt Scholar in Germany. With a publication record of over 200 academic papers, Prof. Dr. Ming BAI has made significant contributions, particularly as the first or corresponding author in reputable journals such as Cell, Nature Communications, Science Advances, Current Biology, Methods in Ecology and Evolution, etc.. He has also held 4 patents, 2 software copyrights, and 1 trademark. Prof. Bai has received numerous awards, including the 2019 CAS Young Scientist International Cooperation Award and the first prize of the 2016 Chou Io Entomological Classification Award Fundation. Prof. Bai has undertaken various research projects, including those funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology, the National Natural Science Foundation of China, CAS Belt and Road Initiative projects, Hong Kong Biodiversity projects, and the Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Laboratory.
Insects are one of the most extraordinary sources of inspiration for biomimicry, the field of science that studies and imitates nature's solutions to technological problems. With over a million described species and countless unique adaptations, insects offer extraordinary models of efficiency, resistance and innovation. One of the most fascinating aspects of insects is their body structure, composed of light but incredibly resistant exoskeletons containing chitin. This characteristic has inspired the development of new materials for the aerospace industry and robotics, leading to the creation of composite coatings and structures that combine lightness and strength and that, together with chitin derivatives, can also be used to promote innovative coating for industrial applications (agriculture and agro-industrial fields). From robotics to medicine and to environmental safety, insects offer us a wealth of extraordinary solutions. Studying them and imitating their strategies brings humans closer to a deeper understanding of natural processes and their evolutionary efficiency.
Prof. Patrizia Falabella was a researcher for the scientific disciplinary sector AGR/11 (General and Applied Entomology) at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Basilicata, from 2002 to 2008. She was Associate Professor at the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Basilicata, from 2008 to 2012 and at the Department of Sciences of the University of Basilicata from 2012 to 2021. She is Full Professor for the disciplinary scientific sector AGR/11 at the Department of Sciences of the University of Basilicata since December 16th 2021 to date. Since 2018 she has been Pro-Rector of Teaching. She is the Coordinator of the international PhD School in Sciences (cycles XXXVI and XXXVII) and of the PhD School in Scienze (cycles XXXVIII and XXXIX). Since 2022 she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the S.c.ar.l Tech4you created for the project "Tech4you-Technologies for climate change adaptation and quality of life improvement" - Ecosistemi dell'Innovazione - PNRR M4C2.
Sessions
S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics
S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology
S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution
S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology
S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology
S7. Social Insects
S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology
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Publication Opportunity
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to a special issue, Selected Papers from the Second International Electronic Conference on Entomology published in Insects (ISSN: 2075-4450, Impact Factor: 2.7), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The deadline for submission to the special issue would be after the conference on 31 December 2025.
Please note if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers.
The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
For more information regarding submission to the journal's special issue, please contact: insects@mdpi.com
Proceedings Journal Publication
All accepted abstracts will be published in the conference report of The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology in Proceedings journal (ISSN: 2504-3900), after the conference.
Please direct any questions to erika.gao@mdpi.com from the Proceedings editorial office
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce that the conference will provide 6 awards including Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
The Awards
The Best Oral Presentation Award is given for the Presentation judged to have made the most significant contribution at the conference.
The Best Poster Award is given for the Poster judged to have made the most significant contribution at the conference.
There will be six winners selected for these awards. Winners will receive a certificate and 200 CHF each.
Testimonials from our Partners
Hear From Our Valued Sponsors and Media Partners:
"The International Pest Control (IPC) team is proud to be a media partner for IECE 2025. This collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing sustainable pest management and environmental conservation on a global scale. Through our media partnership, we aim to amplify crucial discussions, innovations, and solutions that drive positive change in the industry. IECE 2025 is set to be a premier platform for knowledge exchange, and we are excited to support its mission by connecting experts, organizations, and policymakers with cutting-edge insights. We look forward to an impactful event that will shape the future of pest control and environmental stewardship." — Ras Patel, Director (Research Information Ltd.)
Sponsors and Partners
Our Conference — Your Opportunity for Brand Growth!
As conference organizers and fellow enthusiasts in the exciting world of entomology, we strive to create an immersive and insightful event experience for all participants at the IECE 2025. Your partnership and commitment remain absolutely vital in facilitating a platform for dialogue and progress in this field. With over 400+ participants, this premier conference provides an excellent opportunity for your organization to gain significant visibility with leading entomologists!
Connect with our Marketing and Partnerships team to find out more about our partnership deals: iece@mdpi.com
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