Insect Physiology

Mosquito-specialist spiders

Abstract: What does ‘mosquito specialist’mean? A mosquito specialist is a predato

Anopheles gambiae Exploits the Treehole Ecosystem in Western Kenya: A New Urban Malaria Risk?

Abstract: At six sites in western Kenya, we explored the presence of Anopheles im

Vertical transmission of naturally occurring Bunyamwera and insect-specific flavivirus infections in mosquitoes from islands and mainland shores of Lakes Victoria and Baringo in Kenya

Abstract: Many arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes have been implicated as caus

Effect of Discriminative Plant-sugar Feeding on the Survival and Fecundity of Anopheles gambiae

Abstract: Background: A previous study showed for Anopheles gambiae s.s. a gradat

Bugs with Backpacks Deter Vision-guided Predation by Jumping Spiders

Abstract: As a case study of how insects use masks as a defence against vision-gu

When it looks and walks like an ant. Learning & Behavior

Abstract: Some jumping spiders (family Salticidae) bear a striking resemblance to

Edible insect value chains in Africa

Abstract: This special issue was organised in the context of the 22nd meeting of

Vision-based Ability of an Ant-mimicking Jumping Spider to Discriminate Between Models, Conspecific Individuals and Prey

Abstract: Myrmarachne assimilis, an ant-like (myrmecomorphic) jumping spider (Ara

Mosquitoes Larvicidal Activity of Ocimum kilimandscharicum Oil Formulation under Laboratory and Field-Simulated Conditions

Abstract: Mosquitoes are vectors of many severe diseases, including malaria, yell

Editorial: Novel Insights Into Female Post-Mating Physiology in Insects

Abstract: Mating deeply affects female physiology and behavior. The major factors

Ontogenetic responses of physiological fitness in Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in response to repeated cold exposure

Abstract: In this era of global climate change, intrinsic rapid and evolutionary

Antennal Enriched Odorant Binding Proteins Are Required for Odor Communication in Glossina f. fuscipes

Abstract: Olfaction is orchestrated at different stages and involves various prot

Towards early response to desert locust swarming in eastern Africa by estimating timing of hatching

Abstract: Desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) plagues threaten agricultural pro

The butterfly Danaus chrysippus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) in Kenya is Variably Infected with Respect to Genotype and Body Size by a Maternally Transmitted Male-killing Endosymbiont (Spiropla

Abstract: Female-biased sex ratios in Danaus chrysippus (Linnaeus) (family Nympha

Stingless Bees in Kenya.

Abstract: The Commercial Insects Projector the International Center of Insect Phy

Novel cross-stage Solitarising effect of Gregarious-phase adult desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria (Forska˚ l)) pheromone on hoppers

Abstract: Previous studies had demonstrated stage differentiation in the cohesion

Semiochemicals Mediating Oviposition and Mating Behaviours of Mango Infesting Fruitfly Bactrocera Invadens

Description: A Thesis Submitted for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry