Insect Science, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Environmental Science, Ecology
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Multiscale Environmental Drivers of Aquatic Insect Assemblages in Cerrado Streams Juliana Simião‐Ferreira, Isabella Milhomem de Paiva Almeida, Victor Yuri da Silva Moreira, Hugo de Oliveira Barbosa, Daniel de Paiva Silva, et al. Austral Ecology, 2026 Lotic ecosystems are structured by factors operating at multiple spatial scales. We investigated how local and regional environmental variables influence the composition, richness, and abundance of Ephemeroptera, Plecoptera and Trichoptera (EPT) assemblages in streams of the Tocantins–Araguaia basin in the Cerrado (Brazilian savanna) biome, Goiás, Brazil. We sampled aquatic insects and environmental variables in 19 streams. We employed multiple regression analyses to evaluate the impact of spatial and environmental factors on taxonomic richness and abundance. We applied multiscale multivariate codependence analysis (MMCA) to examine the environmental and spatial effects on assemblage composition. Our results revealed that taxonomic richness increased with the percentage of agriculture in the watershed at finer scales, reflecting colonisation by tolerant taxa. Total abundance, in turn, responded to local factors (conductivity and temperature) and watershed areas. The assemblage composition of EPT was primarily structured by broad‐scale spatial gradients (~192 and ~128 km), associated with altitude and pH, respectively. These findings demonstrate that spatial processes (limited dispersal) act together with specific environmental filters to shape assemblages. We conclude that conservation strategies for aquatic biodiversity in the Cerrado must adopt a multiscale perspective that considers both local factors and watershed integrity.
Larvicidal Activity of Naringenin: Betaine Cocrystals Against Aedes Aegypti Felipe Zaniol, Patricia Viera de Oliveira, Daniel Albeny‐Simões, Jacir Dal Magro, José Vladimir de Oliveira Crystal Research and Technology, 2026 Aedes aegypti is a vector of arboviruses, including dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and yellow fever. Increasing resistance to chemical insecticides has driven the search for sustainable larvicidal alternatives. This study evaluates the larvicidal activity of naringenin and betaine, individually, as a physical mixture, and after processing by liquid‐assisted grinding (LAG) and supercritical gas antisolvent (GAS) methods to determine whether solid‐state modification enhances activity. Cocrystal formation was confirmed for the GAS product by XRD, DSC, and FTIR, while the LAG sample showed solid‐state changes consistent with cocrystallization. SEM revealed reduced particle sizes, with the GAS product presenting the smallest mean diameter (27.60 ± 13.63 µm) compared with pure naringenin (88.76 ± 67.83 µm). In larvicidal assays, naringenin caused 91.33 ± 2.98% mortality at 90 mg L − 1 , whereas betaine showed no significant effect. Both processed samples improved efficacy: LAG and GAS products displayed lower LD 50 values (70.79 and 83.17 mg L − 1 ) than naringenin alone (106.17 mg L − 1 ) and the physical mixture (116.68 mg L − 1 ). The GAS product achieved 100% mortality at 90 mg L − 1 . These findings show that solid‐state modification and particle size reduction enhance the larvicidal potential of naringenin, highlighting supercritical technology as a promising and sustainable strategy for A. aegypti control.
Sublethal doses of Eucalyptus benthamii essential oil induce overcompensatory responses in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Carine Gallon, Gilberto Dinis Cozzer, Regiane Chiamente Pessetti, Bruno Spacek Godoy, Cassiano Sousa Rosa, et al. Revista Brasileira De Ciencias Ambientais, 2026 Managing mosquito populations remains the most effective approach to mitigating arbovirus transmission. However, stressor-induced mortality under determined conditions can trigger compensatory or overcompensatory effects in adult mosquito characteristics (total biomass, individual size). In this study, we evaluated the role of Eucalyptus benthamii essential oil as a stressor on Aedes aegypti larvae, investigating its effects on larval development, adult size, longevity, and overall adult emergence. First-instar A. aegypti larvae were subjected to essential oil concentrations of 8.5 (LD50) and 18.5 ppm (LD90) in controlled laboratory conditions. We assessed pupal mortality, the proportion of pupae that successfully transitioned to adulthood, adult longevity (in days), larval growth rates, wing length, and overall larval mortality. The results revealed that the interaction between time and treatment had a significant effect on larval mortality. Although the essential oil concentration did not affect the number of larvae reaching adulthood, adult longevity and larval development time were notably extended under LD90 and LD50 concentration, respectively. Larval mortality rates were highest during the first week of exposure to the LD90 treatment. Furthermore, males and females produced in microcosms with LD50 and LD90 had significantly larger wings than in the control. These findings suggest that sublethal doses of E. benthamii essential oil may enhance certain adult A. aegypti population characteristics through overcompensatory mortality.
Knowledge Trends and Emerging Challenges in Neotropical Aquatic Insect Research: An Analysis of the VII Symposium on Neotropical Aquatic Insects LEANDRO JUEN, MAYERLY ALEXANDRA GUERRERO-MORENO, EVERTON CRUZ DA SILVA, WELINGTON RIBEIRO DE SOUZA, FERNANDO ABREU OLIVEIRA, et al. Anais Da Academia Brasileira De Ciencias, 2026 The Neotropical region harbors rich biodiversity, with aquatic insects playing key ecological roles. Despite research advances, challenges like taxonomic gaps and logistics persist. The seventh Neotropical Aquatic Insects Symposium (VII SIAN; Belém, 2025) gathered 410 participants and 364 abstracts on ecology, taxonomy, biomonitoring, and outreach. Using bibliometric techniques, the presented abstracts were analyzed. Although the SIAN aims to reflect Neotropical research as a whole, the data analyzed in this study primarily represent the Brazilian scientific community (92% of the abstracts), and interpretations should be viewed in that context. Most studies were conducted in Brazil (92%), particularly in the states of Pará, Minas Gerais, and Maranhão. Streams were the most frequently studied environments (69.4%). The most addressed insect orders were Odonata (27.7%), Trichoptera (17.5%), and Ephemeroptera (14.6%). Regarding life stages, 48.9% of the studies focused on immature forms, and 41% on adults. The most prominent research areas were ecology (31.7%) and biomonitoring (26.4%), while taxonomy, conservation, and ecological interactions were less frequently explored. The study highlights the importance of institutional partnerships and the adoption of innovative methods, such as environmental DNA and integrative taxonomy. Additionally, citizen science initiatives have contributed to raising awareness and strengthening research on aquatic insects in the Neotropical region.
Assessing neighbourhood-scale BTI spray applications and laboratory-based mortality testing on Aedes aegypti larval development Gabriel de Carvalho, Gilberto Dinis Cozzer, Manuelle Osmarin Pinheiro de Almeida, Wiliam Gabriel Borges, Renan de Souza Rezende, et al. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 2025 Mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, pose significant public health risks by transmitting diseases like dengue, zika and chikungunya. Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (BTI) is a crucial larvicide targeting mosquitoes while sparing other organisms and the environment. This study evaluated the effects of sublethal BTI doses on Ae. aegypti larvae regarding mortality, development, adult emergence and size, using a wide-area spray application in an urban neighbourhood. Laboratory experiments with four BTI concentrations (0, 0.008, 0.02 and 0.04 ppm) assessed compensatory and over compensatory responses. The spray achieved over 90% larval mortality within 48 h, but accumulating sublethal doses could trigger compensatory and over compensatory effects, enhancing the fitness of survivors. A dose–response relationship was evident, with higher BTI concentrations leading to increased mortality, reduced longevity and fewer pupae. BTI exposure also skewed the sex ratio towards males and altered adult sizes, potentially affecting population dynamics and vectorial capacity. These findings highlight the effectiveness of BTI in Ae. aegypti control and the importance of understanding compensation, overcompensation and density-dependent effects. While wide-area BTI applications can reach inaccessible breeding sites and offer potent mosquito control, careful consideration of ecological and evolutionary consequences is crucial.
Female oviposition preferences and larval behavior of the aedes aegypti mosquito (Linnaeus, 1762) exposed to predator cues (odonata: Libellulidae) Nádia Kroth, Gilberto Dinis Cozzer, Sonia Lemes da Silva, Renan de Souza Rezende, Jacir Dal Magro, et al. Limnetica, 2025 The reproductive success of mosquitoes is heavily influenced by females' ability to select suitable oviposition sites for the proper development of their offspring. Many of these potential habitats may harbor predators, and the detection of these predators is crucial for assessing the risk of predation, which can, in turn, influence the behavior of the prey. However, there are often trade-offs to consider, which can impact the life history of these organisms. In our study, we investigated the oviposition preferences and larval behavioral responses of the Aedes aegypti mosquito when exposed to cues from predators and the actual presence of predation by Libellulidae (Odonata) larvae. We observed the mosquito's choices regarding oviposition with and without predation cues for a duration of ten weeks, following 48 hours of exposure. Additionally, we measured larval behavior across various treatments, including those with predation cues, predator cues, the presence of larvae, and controls with only water. Our findings revealed that the highest preference for oviposition occurred in containers with high organic matter content, regardless the presence of both predator cues and actual predators. Furthermore, we noted significant changes in larval behavior in response to predation cues, including evasive behaviors. When facing the risk of predation, larvae spent more time near the container's edges and exhibited discrete feeding behaviors or avoidance of the risk of predation. Conversely, in the absence of predation risk, larvae explored the entire container, swimming vigorously. These results highlight the significance of anti-predatory behaviors triggered by the recognition of predation cues in the context of Ae. aegypti's reproductive success.
Sublethal doses of Eucalyptus benthamii essential oil induce overcompensatory responses in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) C Gallon, GD Cozzer, RC Pessetti, BS Godoy, CS Rosa, IM da Silva, ... Revista Brasileira de Ciências Ambientais 61, e2882-e2882 , 2026 2026
Multiscale Environmental Drivers of Aquatic Insect Assemblages in Cerrado Streams J Simião‐Ferreira, IMP Almeida, VYS Moreira, HO Barbosa, DP Silva, ... Austral Ecology 51 (3), e70203 , 2026 2026
Agricultural Fungicide Mancozeb in Leaf Litter Enhances Survival and Growth of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) HR Remus, GD Cozzer, J Tauchert, R de Brito, CA Lima‐Rezende, ... Environmental Toxicology , 2026 2026
Larvicidal Activity of Naringenin: Betaine Cocrystals Against Aedes Aegypti F Zaniol, PV de Oliveira, D Albeny‐Simões, JD Magro, JV de Oliveira Crystal Research and Technology 61 (2), e70076 , 2026 2026
Growth and survival of post-larvae of suruvi bocudo (Steindachneridion Scriptum) fed with food enriched with essential thyme oil (Thymus Vulgaris) S Follmann, C Ilha, R Rezende, D Albeny-Simões, JV Oliveira, ... Boletim de Indústria Animal 82, 1-16 , 2025 2025
Temperature overcomes the effects of resource availability on the life history of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, especially for females JAZ Vassoler, BL Körner, JVDA Costa, CA Lima-Rezende, GD Cozzer, ... Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 97 (3), e20240909 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Interactive Effects of Temperature and Ateleia glazioviana Baill (Fabaceae) Toxicity on Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Mosquito Life-History Traits: Pazini et al. ACN Pazini, GD Cozzer, R de Brito, JD Magro, CA Lima-Rezende, ... Neotropical Entomology 54 (1), 70 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Assessing neighbourhood-scale BTI spray applications and laboratory-based mortality testing on Aedes aegypti larval development G de Carvalho, GD Cozzer, MOP de Almeida, WG Borges, ... Bulletin of entomological research 115 (1), 56-65 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Knowledge Trends and Emerging Challenges in Neotropical Aquatic Insect Research: An Analysis of the VII Symposium on Neotropical Aquatic Insects L Juen, MA Guerrero-Moreno, ECDA Silva, WRDE Souza, FA Oliveira, ... Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências 97 (4), e20250549 , 2025 2025
Female oviposition preferences and larval behavior of the Aedes aegypti mosqui-to (Linnaeus, 1762) exposed to predator cues (Odonata: Libellulidae) N Kroth, GD Cozzer, SL da Silva, R de Souza Rezen, J Dal Magro, ... Limnetica 44 (1), 89-99 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
How much is needed to survive? Minimal nutritional levels for complete development of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) GD Cozzer, TS Lara, J Dal Magro, D Albeny-Simões, RS Rezende Limnetica 43 (2), 239-251 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Atividade inseticida e repelente do capim-limão nativo e exótico no gorgulho do milho AL Radünz, M Radünz, AR Bizollo, MA Tramontin, LL Radünz, MP Mariot, ... Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e252990 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Predation risk effects on larval development and adult life of Aedes aegypti mosquito GD Cozzer, RS Rezende, TS Lara, GH Machado, J Dal Magro, ... Bulletin of Entomological Research 113 (1), 29-36 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
Anti‐Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils: A Potential Valuable Use for an Industry Byproduct ES Salvatori, LV Morgan, S Ferrarini, GAL Zilli, A Rosina, MOP Almeida, ... Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2023 (1), 2582698 , 2023 2023 Citations: 49
Top‐down effects on aquatic communities in subtropical lentic microhabitats N Kroth, R de Souza Rezende, J Dal Magro, D Albeny‐Simões Austral Ecology 47 (5), 1006-1015 , 2022 2022 Citations: 6
Influence of Eucalyptus spp. essential oils and tannins on herbivory ES Müller, C Höhn, MOP de Almeida, P Patussi, JFF Calisto, P Floss, ... Research, Society and Development 11 (6), e14611628903-e14611628903 , 2022 2022 Citations: 2
Insecticidal and repellent activity of native and exotic lemongrass on Maize weevil AL Radünz, M Radünz, AR Bizollo, MA Tramontin, LL Radünz, MP Mariot, ... Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e252990 , 2022 2022 Citations: 24
Ateleia glazioveana and Ocimum basilicum: plants with potential larvicidal and repellent against Aedes aegypti (Diptera, Culicidae) K Alievi, GT Capoani, M Buzatto, D Miorando, PZ Serpa, O Fogolari, ... Research, Society and Development 10 (17), e228101724733-e228101724733 , 2021 2021 Citations: 12
Antioxidant activity, antibacterial and inhibitory effect of intestinal disaccharidases of extracts obtained from Eugenia uniflora L. seeds. AP Capelezzo, MSZ Schindler, JFC Fossá, D Albeny-Simões, L Zanatta, ... 2021
Land cover affects the breakdown of Pinus elliottii needles litter by microorganisms in soil and stream systems of subtropical riparian zones R de Souza Rezende, ER Cararo, JP Bernardi, V Chimello, ... Limnologica 90, 125905 , 2021 2021 Citations: 22
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Attracted to the enemy: Aedes aegypti prefers oviposition sites with predator-killed conspecifics D Albeny-Simões, EG Murrell, SL Elliot, MR Andrade, E Lima, SA Juliano, ... Oecologia 175 (2), 481-492 , 2014 2014 Citations: 102
Anti‐Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects of Eucalyptus spp. Essential Oils: A Potential Valuable Use for an Industry Byproduct ES Salvatori, LV Morgan, S Ferrarini, GAL Zilli, A Rosina, MOP Almeida, ... Evidence‐Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2023 (1), 2582698 , 2023 2023 Citations: 49
Antioxidant activity, antibacterial and inhibitory effect of intestinal disaccharidases of extracts obtained from Eugenia uniflora L. Seeds J Lazzarotto-Figueiró, AP Capelezzo, MSZ Schindler, JFC Fossá, ... Brazilian Journal of Biology 81 (2), 291-300 , 2020 2020 Citations: 27
Insecticidal and repellent activity of native and exotic lemongrass on Maize weevil AL Radünz, M Radünz, AR Bizollo, MA Tramontin, LL Radünz, MP Mariot, ... Brazilian Journal of Biology 84, e252990 , 2022 2022 Citations: 24
Land cover affects the breakdown of Pinus elliottii needles litter by microorganisms in soil and stream systems of subtropical riparian zones R de Souza Rezende, ER Cararo, JP Bernardi, V Chimello, ... Limnologica 90, 125905 , 2021 2021 Citations: 22
Micronization of thymol by RESS and its larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti (Diptera, Culicidae) RH Martello, C Gallon, MA Souza, JFF Calisto, GPS Aguiar, ... Industrial Crops and Products 139, 111495 , 2019 2019 Citations: 22
Predation risk effects on larval development and adult life of Aedes aegypti mosquito GD Cozzer, RS Rezende, TS Lara, GH Machado, J Dal Magro, ... Bulletin of Entomological Research 113 (1), 29-36 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
Chemistry matters: biological activity of Eucalyptus essential oils on mosquito larval mortality C Gallon, RH Martello, G Cozzer, CAL Rezende, JFF Calisto, PA Floss, ... Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 168 (5), 407-415 , 2020 2020 Citations: 20
Oviposition preferences of the mosquito Aedes aegypti Linnaeus, 1762 (Culicidae): an urban environment bioassay N Kroth, GD Cozzer, G De Carvalho, AS Cassol, J Breaux, JA Lutinski, ... Bulletin of entomological research 109 (6), 762-770 , 2019 2019 Citations: 20
Forest litter crickets prefer higher substrate moisture for oviposition: Evidence from field and lab experiments F de Farias-Martins, CF Sperber, D Albeny-Simões, JA Breaux, M Fianco, ... PLoS One 12 (10), e0185800 , 2017 2017 Citations: 18
Comparative larvicidal effect of Pterodon spp. extracts obtained by different extraction methods F Zaniol, JFF Calisto, G Cozzer, DM Ferro, JL Dias, LGG Rodrigues, ... The Journal of Supercritical Fluids 166, 104993 , 2020 2020 Citations: 16
Are behavioural responses to predation cues linked across life cycle stages? MR Andrade, D ALBENY‐SIMÕES, JA Breaux, SA Juliano, E Lima Ecological Entomology 42 (1), 77-85 , 2017 2017 Citations: 16
Ateleia glazioveana and Ocimum basilicum: plants with potential larvicidal and repellent against Aedes aegypti (Diptera, Culicidae) K Alievi, GT Capoani, M Buzatto, D Miorando, PZ Serpa, O Fogolari, ... Research, Society and Development 10 (17), e228101724733-e228101724733 , 2021 2021 Citations: 12
Abiotic factors and trophic interactions affect the macroinvertebrate community of bromeliad tanks in a Neotropical Restinga RS Rezende, N Kroth, BM Capitanio, CA Lima-Rezende, AS Cassol, ... Limnology 21 (3), 275-285 , 2020 2020 Citations: 12
Changes in the fat body during the post-embryonic development of the predator Toxorhynchites theobaldi (Dyar & Knab)(Diptera: Culicidae) TV Pascini, DS Albeny, M Ramalho-Ortigão, EF Vilela, JE Serrão, ... Neotropical Entomology 40 (4), 456-461 , 2011 2011 Citations: 12
A multifaceted trophic cascade in a detritus‐based system: density‐, trait‐, or processing‐chain‐mediated effects? D Albeny-Simões, EG Murrell, EF Vilela, SA Juliano Ecosphere 6 (3), 1-13 , 2015 2015 Citations: 10
Communities of arthropods associated with the composting process of the organic solid waste produced in a landfill in Brazil LMS Ataíde, MC Resende, SR Lopes, CAA Catapreta, DA Simões, ... Environmental monitoring and assessment 192 (8), 492 , 2020 2020 Citations: 9
Female oviposition preferences and larval behavior of the Aedes aegypti mosqui-to (Linnaeus, 1762) exposed to predator cues (Odonata: Libellulidae) N Kroth, GD Cozzer, SL da Silva, R de Souza Rezen, J Dal Magro, ... Limnetica 44 (1), 89-99 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Primeiro registro do gênero Toxorhynchites Theobald (Diptera, Culicidae) em Mata Atlântica, Viçosa, Minas Gerais DS Albeny, CS Rosa, LMS Ataíde, EF Vilela Revista Ceres 57 (2), 181-184 , 2010 2010 Citations: 8
How much is needed to survive? Minimal nutritional levels for complete development of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) GD Cozzer, TS Lara, J Dal Magro, D Albeny-Simões, RS Rezende Limnetica 43 (2), 239-251 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
