Fitness consequences of intraguild predation between Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and Ostrinia furnacalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae).

The introduction of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), into Thailand has significantly altered the dynamics of maize pests.

Desiccation tolerance of Termitidae termites in relation to their nest type.

The family Termitidae is renowned for its diverse nesting behaviors, with the evolution of epigeal and arboreal nests hypothesized to increase desiccation stress due to greater exposure to air. However, these nests may also alleviate desiccation stress through humidity regulation. To explore the implications of acquiring epigeal and arboreal nests, we investigated desiccation tolerance traits in 16 Termitidae termite species with varying nest types and analyzed trait correlations.