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The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology

Part of the International Electronic Conference on Entomology series
19–21 May 2025
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
Abstract Submission Deadline
18 February 2025
Abstract Acceptance Notification
18 March 2025

Registration Deadline
16 May 2025

Systematics, Genetics, Biology, Ecology, Management, Biodiversity, Behavior
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Participants with accepted submissions can upload their posters in the poster gallery. Refer to section: '4.2. Steps to Upload Posters in Gallery'

You will receive an email, if you have been selected for a 'FLASH POSTER' presentation. Kindly upload the poster at least 1-2 weeks before the conference. Instructions to upload posters, under 4.1 and 4.2 HERE

Welcome from the Chair

Dear Colleagues,

Three years after the success of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Entomology (IECE) I have the great pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd IECE, organized and funded by Insects, a Q1 journal (ISSN 2075-4450, IF: 2.7) in category “Entomology”. Insects continuously generate huge global issues, e.g., outbreaks, considerable losses in agricultural production, transmission of various diseases, seriously injuring humans and animals, increased resistance to insecticides, difficulties of effective management, enigmatic biology and ecology, gaps in the composition and mutations of genes, disorder of diversity due to natural destructions. Therefore, research is the obligatory path to handle all these current challenges and, simultaneously, improve our perception to foresee the upcoming ones. The 2nd IECE aims to unite entomologists all over the world to communicate their top research outcomes from basic and applied point of view that will be rapidly published in variable ways after peer reviewing process. The meeting includes these latest research topics:

S1. Morphology and Systematics;
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.

Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Nickolas G. Kavallieratos,
Agricultural University of Athens, Greece
Chair of the 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology

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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:

19 May (MORNING, CEST)

20 May (MORNING, CEST)

21 May (MORNING, CEST)

Welcome Speech by Event Chair

S1. Morphology and Systematics

S7. Social Insects

Flash Poster Presentation Session

S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution

Flash Poster Presentation Session

S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology

Flash Poster Presentation Session

19 May (AFTERNOON, CEST)

20 May (AFTERNOON, CEST)

21 May (AFTERNOON, CEST)

S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics

Flash Poster Presentation Session

S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology

Flash Poster Presentation Session

S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology

S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology

Flash Poster Presentation Session

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.

How do I Submit my Poster for the Poster Gallery Option?
For authors with accepted submissions, please refer to the following steps to upload posters in the poster gallery:
Step 1: Go to sciforum account https://sciforum.net/dashboard/author/submissions
Step 2: Choose the correct conference and submission id, click upload button
Step 3: Upload poster (not oral presentation slides) and click submit button

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

Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

Introduction
Bio
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

University of Basilicata, Potenza, Italy

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Insect biotechnologies; Biomimicry

University of Camerino, Camerino, Italy

Introduction
Bio
Extraction and characterization of secondary metabolites from aromatic and medicinal plants, evaluation of their biological activity and synthesis of analogues of natural-occurring compounds.
Research Keywords
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

Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece

Introduction
Research Keywords
Pest management; IPM; Insecticide resistance; Insect behavior; Monitoring; Identification; Advisory services; Biological control; Green chemistry; Drone applications

Crop Science Division, R&D, Bayer AG, Leverkusen, Germany

Introduction
Bio
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).
Research Keywords
Insect toxicology; Insecticide resistance; Pest control; Detoxification; Molecular entomology

Institute for Plant Protection and Environment (IPPE), Belgrade, Serbia

Introduction
Research Keywords
Stored product insects; Insect pests in agriculture; Insecticides; Grain protectants; Integrated pest management; Non chemical compounds; Temperatures

CERNAS, Santarém Polytechnic University, Coimbra, Portugal

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Crop protection; Agricultural entomology; Landscape ecology; Natural enemy dispersal; Biological control

National Agricultural and Food Research Organization, Western Region Agriculture Research Center, Tsukuba, Japan

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
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

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
IPM; Biological control; Semiochemicals; Chemical control; Stored product protection; Climate change

Institute for Plant Protection and Environment (IPPE), Belgrade, Serbia

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Insecticides; Resistance to insecticides; Inert dusts; Botanicals; Integrated Pest Management

Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Agargaon, Bangladesh

Introduction
Bio
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).
Research Keywords
Cytogenetics; Radiation Entomology; Pest; Genetics; Biotechnology; Biochemistry; Biotechnology; Genomics

Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Bee pathogen biology and pathogenicity; Pathogen–host specificity; Cross-species transmission; Parasite–host coevolution

University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Entomology; Hymenoptera; Charipinae; Taxonomy; Diversity; Systematics; Parasitoids

University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, USA

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Forensic Entomology; Taphonomy, Physiological Ecology; Entomology; Pest Management, Photosynthesis

Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece

Introduction
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
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

Introduction
Talk
The Intersection of Managed Honey Bees, Apis mellifera (Hymenonptera: Apidae), and Mosquito Control: Risk Determinations on Aerial Naled Applications
Bio
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

Introduction
Talk
New Frontiers in Mosquito Management: Sterile Insect and Wolbachia-Based Approaches for Public Health
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
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

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Bioinspired robotics, Biomimetic robotics, Animal-robot interaction, Biohybrid intelligent systems, Insect Behavior, Agriculture, Pest management, Biodiversity preservation, Biohybrid Multiagent systems

University of Azores, Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.

Tanta University, Tanta, Egypt,
King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.
Research Keywords
Honey bee health; Pesticides; Pathogens; Interactive stressors; Gut microbiome

USDA – ARS Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, Manhattan, USA

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.

Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA

Introduction
Talk
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.

Lee County Mosquito and Hyacinth Control Districts, Lehigh Acres, USA

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.

Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China

Introduction
Talk
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.
Bio
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.

Event Program (19 May 2025)

Program for DAY 1
Date: 19 May 2025 (Monday)
Start Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 1 Morning Activity
Opening Speech by Event Chair
S1. Morphology and Systematics
S7. Social Insects
Flash Poster Presentation Session

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

09:00 – 09:10

03:00 – 03:10

15:00 – 15:10

Prof. Dr. Nickolas G. Kavallieratos
Conference Event Chair

Opening Speech

09:10 – 09:15

03:10 – 03:15

15:10 – 15:15

Prof. Dr. Andjeljko Petrovic
Session 1 Co-Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 1 Co-Chair 1

09:15 – 09:20

03:15 – 03:20

15:15 – 15:20

Dr. Andrew Polaszek
Session 1 Co-Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 1 Co-Chair 2

09:20 – 09:40

03:20 – 03:40

15:20 – 15:40

Dr. Ming Bai
Session 1 Invited Speaker

Morphological basis and driving force of beetle flourishing

09:40 – 09:55

03:40 – 03:55

15:40 – 15:55

Darija Milenković
Session 1 Selected Oral Speaker

Morphological Insights into Cotesia (hymenoptera: braconidae: microgastrinae) Species in melitaeini Hosts

09:55 – 10:05

03:55 – 04:05

15:55 – 16:05

Prof. Dr. Ljubisa Stanisavljevic
Session 7 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 7 Chair

10:05 – 10:25

04:05 – 04:25

16:05 – 16:25

Dr. Yahya Al Naggar
Session 7 Invited Speaker

Honey Bee Resilience under Interactive Environmental and Pathogen Stressors

10:25 – 10:40

04:25 – 04:40

16:25 – 16:40

Kristen Basson
Session 7 Selected Oral Speaker

Genetic data gives new insights on the species diversity of Macrotermes termites in Africa and Asia

10:40 – 10:55

04:40 – 04:55

16:40 – 16:55

Michela Bertola
Session 7 Selected Oral Speaker

The Plasticity of the national surveillance plan for Aethina tumida in Italy

10:55 - 11:25

04:55 - 05:25

16:55 - 17:25

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 1 and 7
-30 mins Session (2-3mins per presenter)

Flash Poster Presentation Session: S1. Morphology and Systematics
“Family-specific cox1 primers for identifying aphids from degraded samples”
Author presenting poster: Vaylen Hlaka
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“Deciphering Morphological Variability: Addressing Taxonomic Ambiguities in Contemporary Species Delimitation (Hymenoptera, Figitidae)”
Author presenting poster: Mar Ferrer-Suay
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“Forensic Identification of Sarcophagidae Species in Central Kerala, India: Application of Wing Morphometrics and Male Genitalia Analysis”
Author presenting poster: Rahana P A
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“New Records of bristle flies (Diptera: Tachinidae) from Morocco: Expanding the Geographic Distribution of the family”
Author presenting poster: Hicham Ourahmoun
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“Macroscale morphological features of Jurassic European coleorrhynchans (Hemiptera)”
Author presenting poster: Beata Bieszczad
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Flash Poster Presentation Session: S7. Social Insects
“Bee pathogens in Apis florea samples accidentally introduced into Malta and Italy”
Author presenting poster: Sabrina de Leo
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“The tissue- and life-stage-specific gene expression dynamics in the drywood termite, Incisitermes schwarzi (Isoptera: Kalotermitidae)”
Author presenting poster: Shatarupa Sarkar
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“The distribution of cryptic species of Bombus lucorum-complex in Eastern Fennoscandia”
Author presenting poster: Grigory Potapov
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Program for DAY 1
Date: 19 May 2025 (Monday)
Start Time: 14:00 (CEST, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 1 Afternoon Activity
S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics
Flash Poster Presentation Session

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

14:00 – 14:10

08:00 – 08:10

20:00 – 20:10

Prof. David Haymer
Session 2 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 2 Chair

14:10 – 14:30

08:10 – 08:30

20:10 – 20:30

Prof. Dr. Patrizia Falabella
Session 2 Invited Speaker

Biomimicry: The Imitation Game

14:30 – 14:45

08:30 – 08:45

20:30 – 20:45

Zarina Dairbekova
Session 2 Selected Oral Speaker

Molecular identification of the spongy moth parasitoid Phryxe heraclei (Tachinidae) in Kazakhstan.

14:45 – 15:00

08:45 – 09:00

20:45 – 21:00

Mayerli Tatiana Borbon Cortes
Session 2 Selected Oral Speaker

Candidatus Liberibacter sp. is detected in Russelliana solanicola Tuthill (Hemiptera: Psyllidae) in Brazil: phylogenetic and functional insights

15:00 – 15:15

09:00 – 09:15

21:00 – 21:15

Meriem Taleb
Session 2 Selected Oral Speaker

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

15:15 – 15:30

09:15 – 09:30

21:15 – 21:30

Sumit Jangra
Session 2 Selected Oral Speaker

First evidence of orally delivered dsRNA-induced RNA interference in the pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii Cano (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

15:30 - 15:45

09:30 - 09:45

21:30 - 21:45

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 2
-15 mins at end of the afternoon session
(2-3mins per presenter)

Flash Poster Presentation Session: S2. Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, and Genomics
“The Power of Insect-Based Nutrition through the Example of Bread”
Author presenting poster: Agnieszka Orkusz
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“Wolbachia-mediated mitochondrial introgressions in butterflies: a case study of the Palaearcitc Sulphurs (Lepidoptera, Pierdiae)”
Author presenting poster: Nazar Shapoval
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“Hybridization of Tephritid fruit flies: a cytogenetic study of Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera dorsalis at lab conditions”
Author presenting poster: Md Nazim Uddin
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“Plasmodium--mosquito midgut interactions: Role of peritrophins and digestive proteases”
Author presenting poster: Alok Dubey
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“Repurposing Spodoptera littoralis: from pest to sustainable resource cycling model”
Author presenting poster: Aleksandra Trajković
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Event Program (20 May 2025)

Program for DAY 2
Date: 20 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Start Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 2 Morning Activity
S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution
Flash Poster Presentation Session

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

09:00 – 09:10

03:00 – 03:10

15:00 – 15:10

Dr. António Onofre Costa Miranda Soares
Session 4 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 4 Chair 1

09:10 – 09:30

03:10 – 03:30

15:10 – 15:30

Prof. Paulo AV Borges
Session 4 Invited Speaker

Best practices for the implantation of long-term monitoring of forest arthropods: the SLAM project

09:30 – 09:45

03:30 – 03:45

15:30 – 15:45

Roshay Smith
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Arthropod diversity and abundance under irrigated and rainfed conditions in South Africa sugarcane

09:45 – 10:00

03:45 – 04:00

15:45 – 16:00

Michelle Anne Taylor
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

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

10:00 – 10:15

04:00 – 04:15

16:00 – 16:15

Robyn Tamryn Dzirba
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Mating success, fecundity and fertility of marula fruit fly, Ceratitis cosyra Walker (Diptera: Tephritidae) exposed to simulated heat waves

10:15 – 10:30

04:15 – 04:30

16:15 – 16:30

Waqar Jaleel
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Invasion of red palm weevil among three different imported varieties of Date Palm

10:30 – 10:45

04:30 – 04:45

16:30 – 16:45

Manish Gautam
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Soybean leaf trichomes under drought and herbivory have differential effects on soybean looper (Chrysodeixis includens Walker)

10:45 – 11:00

04:45 – 05:00

16:45 – 17:00

Ilaria Latella
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

A trophic network analysis of Parnassius apollo (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae, Parnassiinae) adults in the Aspromonte National Park, South Italy

11:00 – 11:15

05:00 – 05:15

17:00 – 17:15

Konstantina Nasiou
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Orthoptera diversity and community ecology in the mountainous pastures of two protected areas (Natura 2000) in Greece

11:15 – 11:30

05:15 – 05:30

17:15 – 17:30

Riaz Hussain
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

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

11:30 – 11:45

05:30 – 05:45

17:30 – 17:45

Barbara Manachini
Session 4 Selected Oral Speaker

Flames and Fragility: The Impact of Wildfires on Butterfly Biodiversity in Southern Italy

11:45 - 12:00

05:45 - 06:00

17:45 - 18:00

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 4
-15 mins at end of the afternoon session
(2-3mins per presenter)

Flash Poster Presentation Session: S4. Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation, Ecology, and Evolution
“Entomocomposting: an innovative strategy for sustainable organic waste management”
Author presenting poster: Aquiny Befairlyne T Mawthoh
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“Symphony across latitudes: exploring the acoustic diversity of katydids across the latitudinal gradient in India”
Author presenting poster: Karuna Gupta
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“Exploring the impact of temperature on butterfly abundance and diversity (Lepidoptera: Rhopalocera) across selected localities in Serbia”
Author presenting poster: Aleksandra Djordjević
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“Conserving Insect Biodiversity to Sustain Ecosystem Services and Functionality”
Author presenting poster: Ulfat Jan
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“A temperature-dependent phenology model for Plutella xylostella”
Author presenting poster: Haripriya K
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Program for DAY 2
Date: 20 May 2025 (Tuesday)
Start Time: 14:00 (CEST, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 2 Afternoon Activity
S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology
Flash Poster Presentation Session

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

14:00 – 14:10

08:00 – 08:10

20:00 – 20:10

Dr. Louis Hesler
Session 5 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 5 Chair

14:10 – 14:30

08:10 – 08:30

20:10 – 20:30

Prof. Oscar Emanuel Liburd
Session 5 Invited Speaker

TBC

14:30 – 14:45

08:30 – 08:45

20:30 – 20:45

Adil Tonğa
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Pre-parasitism host treatment with broflanilide: lethal and sublethal effects on Trichogramma evanescens

14:45 – 15:00

08:45 – 09:00

20:45 – 21:00

Antonino Modafferi
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Garlic EO-based nano-emulsion in pest management: formulation and biological activity on target and non-target organisms

15:00 – 15:15

09:00 – 09:15

21:00 – 21:15

Carmine Lupia
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

In vitro evaluation of the acaricidal activity of four essential oils against the parasitic mite Varroa destructor

15:15 – 15:30

09:15 – 09:30

21:15 – 21:30

Deanna Scheff
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Insecticidal effect of contact insecticides applied to metal and concrete surfaces on six species of stored-product insects

15:30 – 15:45

09:30 – 09:45

21:30 – 21:45

Nikita Kamatkar
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Mining of Bt insecticidal protein receptors from the soybean looper genome with special reference to ABC transporters

15:45 – 16:00

09:45 – 10:00

21:45 – 22:00

Maria Michalopoulou
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Toxicological effects of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor modulators on transgenic Drosophila expressing honey bee cytochrome P450s

16:00 – 16:15

10:00 – 10:15

22:00 – 22:15

Sofia Dervisoglou
Session 5 Selected Oral Speaker

Evaluation of encapsulation systems in the efficacy of essential oils of aromatic plants against Tetranychus urticae

16:15 - 16:30

10:15 - 10:30

22:15 - 22:30

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 5
-15 mins at end of the afternoon session
(2-3mins per presenter)

Flash Poster Presentation Session: S5. Pest Management, Pesticide Resistance, and Toxicology
“Efficacy of Contact Insecticides on Stored-Product Insects on Wood, Metal, and Concrete Surfaces at Different Temperatures”
Author presenting poster: Abhinash Boddepalli
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“Prec-WINE-Farm: Sustainable Viticulture through Precision Agriculture”
Author presenting poster: Giorgos Stavrianakis
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“Potential for automation of citrus psyllid pest identification using computer vision-based artificial intelligence recognition”
Author presenting poster: Dylan Andrew Pullock
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“Early Detection and Monitoring of Pesticide Resistance in Cole Crop Pests”
Author presenting poster: Niraj Kumar Prajapati
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Event Program (21 May 2025)

Program for DAY 3
Date: 21 May 2025 (Wednesday)
Start Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 3 Morning Activity
S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology
Flash Poster Presentation Session

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

09:00 – 09:05

03:00 – 03:05

15:00 – 15:05

Prof. Kristofer Giles
Session 3 Co-Chair 1

Welcome Speech by Session 4 Co-Chair 1

09:05 – 09:10

03:05 – 03:10

15:05 – 15:10

Dr. Maria Boukouvala
Session 3 Co-Chair 2

Welcome Speech by Session 4 Co-Chair 2

09:10 – 09:30

03:10 – 03:30

15:10 – 15:30

Prof. Donato Romano
Session 3 Invited Speaker 1

Robotics and AI in Insect Science

09:30 – 09:50

03:30 – 03:50

15:30 – 15:50

Dr. Deanna Scheff
Session 3 Invited Speaker 1

Influence of insect biology on the utilization of methoprene incorporated packaging

09:50 – 10:05

03:50 – 04:05

15:50 – 16:05

Jairo Alexander López Pardo
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

From Water to Air: Thermal Strategies of Erythrodiplax abjecta Throughout Its Life

10:05 – 10:20

04:05 – 04:20

16:05 – 16:20

Fatima Djouber-Toudert
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

Contribution to the Study of Hygienic Behavior and honey production of the Honeybee Apis mellifera intermissa in a mountainous region of Algeria

10:20 – 10:35

04:20 – 04:35

16:20 – 16:35

Jeyarani S
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

Host Preference of Hyperaspis maindroni Sicard (Coccinellidae; Coleoptera): Unveiling Attraction Patterns in Cassava Varieties

10:35 – 10:50

04:35 – 04:50

16:35 – 16:50

Armando Alfaro-Tapia
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

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

10:50 – 11:05

04:50 – 05:05

16:50 – 17:05

Saifullah Omar Nasif
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

Seasonal Abundance of Insect Pests Infesting Transgenic and Non-transgenic Brinjal in Bangladesh

11:05 – 11:20

05:05 – 05:20

17:05 – 17:20

Pedro Alexandre Correia de Jesus Silva
Session 3 Selected Oral Speaker

Oviposition Preference and larval performance of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) on apple and pear fruits: influence of female age and oviposition periodicity

11:20 - 11:35

05:20 - 05:35

17:20 - 17:35

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 3
-15 mins at end of the morning session
(2-3mins per presenter)

Flash Poster Presentation Session: S3. Behaviour, Biology, and Physiology
“Can an artificial or natural diet influence the rearing success of Spodoptera frugiperda and its parasitism efficiency by the egg parasitoids?”
Author presenting poster: Kinza Qadeer
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“Impact of Acute Lead Exposure on Cognitive Abilities in Drosophila melanogaster Larvae”
Author presenting poster: Jawaid Ahsan
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“Diapause in mango nut weevil, Sternochaetus mangiferae (Fabricius), a serious pest of mango in India”
Author presenting poster: Suresh Mohan Ghosh
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“Understanding the ecological consequences of invasive species on host plant selection by native insect herbivores”
Author presenting poster: Purnima Singh
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“EDAX-Based Elemental Analysis of Okra Genotypes and Their Impact on Leafhopper Infestation”
Author presenting poster: Prithiva JN
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Program for DAY 3
Date: 21 May 2025 (Wednesday)
Start Time: 14:00 (CET, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)

Day 3 Afternoon Activity
S6. Forest Entomology and Urban Entomology
S8. Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Flash Poster Presentation Session (TBC)

CEST

(Central European Summer Time)

EDT

(Eastern Daylight Time)

CST

(China Standard Time)

Speaker

Title

14:00 – 14:10

08:00 – 08:10

20:00 – 20:10

Prof. Dr. Antonella Di Palma
Session 6 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 6 Chair

14:10 – 14:30

08:10 – 08:30

20:10 – 20:30

Dr. Changlu Wang
Session 6 Invited Speaker

Laboratory Evaluation of a Novel Insecticide, Isocycloseram, against the Common Bed Bug

14:30 – 14:45

08:30 – 08:45

20:30 – 20:45

Deepthy T
Session 6 Selected Oral Speaker

Comparative Analysis of Short-horned Grasshopper Diversity in Agroecosystems and Forests: Implications for Conservation

14:45 – 15:00

08:45 – 09:00

20:45 – 21:00

Ankur Patwardhan
Session 6 Selected Oral Speaker

Urban terraces and backyard gardens for pollinators: Nero’s Fiddle or Noah’s Ark?

15:00 – 15:10

09:00 – 09:10

21:00 – 21:10

Dr. Rui-De Xue
Session 8 Chair

Welcome Speech by Session 8 Chair

15:10 – 15:40

09:10 – 09:40

21:10 – 21:40

Dr Christopher Bibbs
Session 8 Keynote Speaker

The Intersection of Managed Honey Bees, Apis mellifera (Hymenonptera: Apidae), and Mosquito Control: Risk Determinations on Aerial Naled Applications

15:40 – 16:00

09:40 – 10:00

21:40 – 22:00

Dr. Whitney Qualls
Session 8 Invited Speaker 1

New Frontiers in Mosquito Management: Sterile Insect and Wolbachia-Based Approaches for Public Health

16:00 – 16:20

10:00 – 10:20

22:00 – 22:20

Dr. Aaron Lloyd
Session 8 Invited Speaker 2

Lee County Mosquito Control District’s Response to Imported Oropouche Virus in Lee County, Florida

16:20 – 16:35

10:20 – 10:35

22:20 – 22:35

Robert Wolff
Session 8 Selected Oral Speaker

Vector and Pest Dispersal via Sun Heated Vehicle Microenvironments

16:35 – 16:50

10:35 – 10:50

10:35 – 22:50

Atiqah Nor Ain
Session 8 Selected Oral Speaker

Anopheles donaldi (Barbirostris Group) As A Potential Vector For Plasmodium knowlesi In Sarawak, Malaysia

16:50 - 17:20

10:50 - 11:20

22:50 - 23:20

Flash Poster Presentation for Session 6 and 8
-30 mins at end of the afternoon session
(2-3mins per presenter)

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
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“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
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“Effect of anthropogenic factors and climatic variables on butterfly diversity”
Author presenting poster: Debanjana Basu
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“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
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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
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“Malaria Vector Composition, Abundance, and Plasmodium Infection Rates in Rural Southwestern Nigeria: Implications for Targeted Control Strategies.”
Author presenting poster: Florence Ajayi
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“Evaluating the impact of the ovitrap size and substrate on the collection of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) eggs in a field study in Athens, Greece”
Author presenting poster: George Koliopoulos
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“Integrated Morphological and Molecular Differentiation of Culicoides oxystoma and Culicoides kingi (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in India”
Author presenting poster: Dr. Renu
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*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

Registration


Registration for IECE 2025 will be free of charge! The registration includes attendance at all conference sessions.

When registering with several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.

Please note that abstract submission and registration are two different processes. Only those who have registered will receive a link to access the conference live streaming. The deadline for registration is 16 May 2025.

Instructions for Authors

The 2nd International Electronic Conference on Entomology will accept abstracts only.

Register for the conference HERE
Submit your abstracts HERE

1. Important Deadlines
a. Extended deadline for abstract submission: 1 January 2025 18 February 2025
b. New abstract acceptance notification date: 29 January 2025 18 March 2025

2. Abstract Submission
Abstract submissions should be completed online by registering with www.sciforum.net and using the "New Submission" function once logged into the system. No template is needed.
a. The structure abstract should include the introduction, methods, results, and conclusions sections of about 200–300 words in length.
b. All abstracts should be submitted and presented in clear, publication-ready English with accurate grammar and spelling.
c. You may submit multiple abstracts. However, only one abstract will be considered for oral presentation.
d. The abstracts submitted to this conference must be original and novel, without prior publication in any journals or it will not be accepted to this conference.
e. The submitting author must ensure that all co-authors are aware of the contents of the abstract.
f. Please select only one presenter for each submission. If you would like to change the presenter after submission, please email us accordingly.

Notes: The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.

3. Online Presentation and Material Submission
We only accept live presentations.
Author listing and order on slides and posters should be the same as that on the abstract. Authors should not be added to a presentation after the abstract is accepted.

Notes: Please be noted that we do not guarantee the presentation opportunities for all submissions due to the limited time slots. If your submission is selected for an oral presentation, you will be notified in a separate email.

3.1. Oral Presentation and Slides Submission
The slot for the oral presentation is 15 mins. We advise that your presentation lasts for a maximum of 12 mins, leaving at least 3 mins for the Q&A session.

Authors are encouraged to prepare a presentation in PowerPoint or similar software.

4. Poster Gallery Display
To recognize the research contributions of participants, we are very pleased to announce that
instead of limiting presentations to a live poster session, all participants have the opportunity to upload and display their research in the form of a poster at the Poster Gallery on the conference website. Please be advised that there will be no "Live" poster presentation.

Benefits of submitting to our poster gallery
Unlike a live poster session, the poster gallery would be ‘LIVE’ throughout and available for viewing during and permanently after the event:


i) Showcase your research to an international audience
This provides an excellent opportunity for participants to publicize and be recognized by a broader international audience for their research.

ii) Award and Poster Certificate Opportunities
All participants with poster submissions are now eligible for the Best Poster Award, where winners of outstanding poster submissions will receive a certificate and 200 CHF! Moreover, All participants with poster submissions to the poster gallery are also entitled to obtain a poster participation certificate in recognition of their contributions.


Only authors with accepted submissions have the opportunity to submit and display a poster in the gallery. Please be advised that all successfully submitted posters will be permanently displayed online in the poster gallery.

4.1. Poster Preparation Guide:
a. Your submission should include the title, authors, contact details, and main research findings, as well as tables, figures, and graphs where necessary.
b. File format: PDF (.pdf).
c. Size in cm: 60 width x 80 height–portrait orientation.
d. Font size: ≥20.
e. Maximum size: 250 M and update the size of your PPT template into 60*80 cm.
Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3)
You can use our free template to create your poster. The poster template can be downloaded here.

4.2. Steps to Upload Posters in Gallery
For authors with accepted submissions, please refer to the following steps to upload posters in the poster gallery:
Step 1: Go to sciforum account https://sciforum.net/dashboard/author/submissions
Step 2: Choose the correct conference and submission id, click upload button
Step 3: Upload poster (not oral presentation slides) and click submit button

5. Potential Conflicts of Interest

It is the authors' responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.

6. Copyright
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.

Publication Opportunity

Insects Journal Publication
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.
Please submit the full manuscript to the special issue HERE
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 the Proceedings editorial office email: proceedings@mdpi.com

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

Organizers


Media Partners


Supporting Organizations

Conference Secretaries

Mr. Benjamin Tay
Ms. Jing Gao

Email:
iece@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
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