Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Insect Development

Insect development is the sequence of growth and morphological transformation by which an insect progresses from egg through immature stages to the reproductive adult, governed by hormonal regulation, gene expression, and environmental cues. Central to it is metamorphosis, which may be incomplete (hemimetabolous), p…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 26× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2768-5209 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Insect development is the sequence of growth and morphological transformation by which an insect progresses from egg through immature stages to the reproductive adult, governed by hormonal regulation, gene expression, and environmental cues. Central to it is metamorphosis, which may be incomplete (hemimetabolous), proceeding through nymphal instars, or complete (holometabolous), passing through larval and pupal stages before the adult emerges, with moulting between instars controlled by ecdysteroids and juvenile hormone. Developmental biology underpins insect life cycles, population dynamics, and the timing of ecological and agricultural impacts, and is a target for pest control through interference with growth and reproduction. The research themes reflected here include the larval stages of Galleria mellonella and the effects of biocontrol agents, propolis, bacteria, and botanical extracts, on larval instars, as well as the gonotrophic cycle of the adult house fly. Other work addresses insect species richness and abundance in semi-arid ecosystems, botanical biopesticides against aphids and wax moths, pollinator resource partitioning, and the effects of environmental factors on moth activity. Studies extend to insects as a nutritional resource and arthropod pest abundance in cultivation systems. Across these topics, life-cycle stages, hormonal and environmental control, and pest-management applications recur. The journal publishes peer-reviewed studies, reports, and reviews addressing insect development, life cycles, and the biology and management of insect populations.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 26 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Insect Development, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Entomology (ISSN 2768-5209).

Journal editorial board
Kevin Powell · Australia Nikos Papadopoulos · Greece Change Tan · United States

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