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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🐝🌍 #InnovationsInEntomology will bring together leading voices to discuss advances in biodiversity, agricultural entomology and disease vector research, while exploring how scientific discoveries can be translated into practical solutions. buff.ly/xZAnbpU @royalsociety.org

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Insects sit at the heart of some of society's biggest challenges and opportunities.

💻 Online attendance available via livestream registration.

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RES Publications @respublications.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

New #OpenAccess research in #RESAgForestEnt Reconsidering the importance of #Metopolophium dirhodum (Walker) (Hemiptera: #Aphididae) as a crop pest doi.org/10.1111/afe.70077 #BYDV #PestMonitoring @jordancuff.bsky.social @chrisranger.bsky.social @wileyecology.bsky.social

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Two aphid species are widely considered the main pests of cereals. However there's a third the rose-grain aphid that flies under the radar. In a new paper we show the rose-grain aphid is consistently present in fields with longer lifespan and greater fecundity than the others doi.org/10.1111/afe....

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Reconsidering the importance of <fc><fi>M</fi></fc><fi>etopolophium dirhodum</fi> (<fc>W</fc>alker) (<fc>H</fc>emiptera: <fc>A</fc>phididae) as a crop pest

Four-year field monitoring and laboratory studies revealed M. dirhodum occurs regularly in barley with high reproductive potential and extended adult longevity. Populations peaked during vulnerable ...

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Some interesting discussions around sustainability and pesticide use today. Thanks to the @wheatinitiative.bsky.social for hosting the discussion

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Toby Bruce @tobybruce.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Plotting our crop protection panel discussion for tomorrow @danielleybourne.bsky.social @nicholahawkins.bsky.social @karchuntan.bsky.social #IWC2026Bologna 🌾

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

This week we're in South Korea 🇰🇷 at the international symposium on aphids, presenting some interesting data on landscape factors that influence the formation and structure of the insect microbiome 🦗

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

New publication from our recent IUK project. An updated survey of insecticide resistance in four agriculturally impactful aphid species. "Molecular screening and dose-response assays provide insights into pyrethroid resistance in four agriculturally important aphid species". doi.org/10.1016/j.cr...

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Redirecting

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RES Publications @respublications.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Do you have a paper to submit to the #RESEcolEnt Special Issue: 🪰🕷️#Insect #symbionts as mediators of ecological interactions: from mutualists to parasites, with guest editors Awawing Anjwengwo Andongma & @danielleybourne.bsky.social 🪲🐜 🗓️ Letter of Intent deadline: 30 June 2025🔽 buff.ly/aLQZKYP

Call for papers for Ecological Entomology Special Issue
Insect symbionts as mediators of ecological interactions: from mutualists to parasites

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RES Publications @respublications.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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Mark Ramsden @ipmmark.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

In this IPMWORKS video we look at different control measures for Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) which can be used in both winter and spring barley. #IPM #BYDV www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ECx...

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Video Tutorial Demo BYDV IPMWORKS

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Abstract submission for #Ento25 is open! 🪲 We are offering opportunities for both talk and poster presentations, in-person and online, allowing as much of the community to participate as possible. Abstract deadline: 17:00 (BST), Friday 20 June 🔽 buff.ly/2RDYZZw

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Abstract submission - Royal Entomological Society

Abstract Submission Deadline for submissions: Friday 20th June 2025 Ento25 provides an opportunity to present your research to a large audience across the field of insect science. We are offering…

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British Society of Plant Pathology @bspp.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

🚨 Deadline Alert! 🚨 STUDENT applications are now open for the BSPP Undergraduate Vacation Bursary scheme! 📅 Apply by April 14th to be considered for a fully-funded summer research opportunity 🎓✨ 🔗https://buff.ly/ZDo4pfK

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

If you work on insect symbionts this call for papers might be of interest: symbionts as mediators of ecological interactions. Particular topics of interest: -Ecological & environmental factors that influence insect-symbiont relationships -How symbionts mediate interactions -Symbiont phenotypes

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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

🐞 Spread the word! Registration and abstract submission are now open for our annual conference, #Ento25! Join the entomological community in-person or online this September, with opportunities to present your work, meet new contacts and build collaborations 🔽 buff.ly/tKyJIbN

Abstract submission and registration are now open for Ento25 - advertisement featuring a Violet Leaf Beetle (Chrysolina strumi), photo (c) Tyler Redford 2024

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a UG summer studentship for a project investigating vector-virus-host interactions. 🌾🦠 The student will explore complexities within the barley yellow dwarf virus system. Deadline for applications in April. www.bspp.org.uk/vector-virus...

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Vector-virus-crop interactions: Exploring and unravelling system complexities – BSPP – The British Society for Plant Pathology

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Mark Ramsden @ipmmark.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

📢 Job opportunity to join the ADAS Crop Protection team as an #IPM Consultant Working across disciplines (inverts, weeds and diseases) developing and demonstrating cost-effective approaches as part of holistic IPM strategies. adas.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Consultant - Boxworth, UK

ADAS, an RSK Group are looking for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Consultant. This role can be hybrid, to be based out of the Boxworth, Cambridgeshire or ADAS Gleadthorpe, Nottinghamshire on a fu...

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Jordan Cuff 🕷️🧬🕸️ @jordancuff.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

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

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

This year I worked with several project partners to pool resources and share data to develop a stage-structured model that uses insect phenotype data to estimate vector (aphid) and disease (barley yellow dwarf virus) spread in cereal fields. Preprint out just in time for the end of year 🎉🌾🦗

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Daniel Leybourne @danielleybourne.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

It's been a busy week this week! On Tuesday we hosted @carmen-escudero.bsky.social who gave a great talk on the barley rhizosphere! And today involved helping one of our MSc students set-up their first experiment 🦠🦗

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Carmen Escudero Martinez @carmen-escudero.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Invited seminar today at the Department of Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour @Liverpool Uni. I am looking forward to discussing research with @danielleybourne.bsky.social and colleagues. Thanks for this opportunity!

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