Introduction: Neuropeptides and their receptors constitute diverse and abundant signal molecules in insects, primarily synthesized and released primarily from neurosecretory cells within the central nervous system Neuropeptides act as neurohormones and euromodulators, regulating insect behavior, lifecycle, and physiology by binding to receptors on cell surface. As a typical natural predator of agricultural pests, the lady beetle, , has been commercially mass-cultured and widely employed in pest management. Insect diapause is a physiological and ecological adaptative strategy acquired in adverse environments.
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