Weevils are known as economic and agricultural pests. Additionally, many entimine beetles are also known to cause harm in agriculture. On the other hand, soil-dwelling entimine beetles are known as detritivores, feeding on leaf litter and contributing to soil decomposition. The subfamily Entiminae is the largest group among the family Curculionidae. The genus Asphalmus Sharp comprises 45 species, with only two species [Asphalmus japonicus Sharp and Asphalmus kostali Borovec] recorded in Korea, while the rest are found in Japan. All these species are known as inhabiting leaf and soil litter. While examining of entimine specimens, we distinguished 20 specimens that do not share diagnostic characters with existing Asphalmus species. New species can be identified by the following characters: Reddish-brown body color, elongated body form, absence of teeth on all femora, and the form of male genitalia and female spermatheca.

The genus Caenoscelis C. G. Thomson (Coleoptera: Cryptophagidae: Cryptophaginae) comprises approximately 30 species in the world, primarily distributed in the Holarctic region. Although 15 Caenoscelis species occur in the Palearctic region, only a single species, Caenoscelis sibirica Reitter, has been documented in Korea. In this study, Caenoscelis koreanus sp. nov. is described, and Caenoscelis ferruginea (C. R. Sahlberg) is reported for the first time in Korea. The new species can be distinguished from other Caenoscelis species by their subquadrate antennomere 10, fully developed hind wings, and male genitalia with subacute parameres and indistinctly separated lateral lobes. Illustrations of habitus, diagnostic characters, and a distribution map of Korean Caenoscelis species are provided.

곤충병원성 선충인 Heterorhabditis. megidis(큰형광병원선충)는 참나무 군락지(광주광역시 소재) 사양토에 서 분리 동정되었고, 곤충병원성을 가지는 공생세균은 Photorhabdus temperata로 분리 동정되어 각각 GJ1-2로 명명하였다. H. megidis GJ1-2는 고구마(주황미) 큰 검정풍뎅이 Holotrichia parallela에 대한 방제 효과는 평택시 (경기도 소재)와 논산시(충청북도 소재)의 노지 재배 사양토에서 관주처리 30일 후 각가 81.1%, 78.9%로 나타났 으며, 인삼(재래종) 거세미나방 Agrotis segetum에 대한 방제 효과는 이천시(경기도 소재)와 청주시(충청북도 소재)의 비가림 재배(차광막 설치) 사양토에서 관주처리 14일 후 방제가는 각각 79.9%, 80,2%로 나타났다. H. megidis GJ1-2는 고구마(주황미)와 인삼(재래종)에서 약제 처리 후 3, 7, 14일 후 외관상 약해는 나타나지 않았다.

The blackish cicada, Cryptotympana atrata Fabricius, 1775 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) was originally distributed mainly in the southernmost remote island, Jeju and rarely throughout low lands in South Korea, but has been explosively increased at the urban areas, where annual temperature is higher. In this study, we sequenced a partial mitochondrial COI from a total of 171 individuals collected throughout 12 localities in South Korea. The haplotype found with the highest frequency in Jeju island shares only with two inland localities in southern region with a low frequency, whereas the haplotype found with the highest frequency throughout inland localities was not found in Jeju island. These results showed that Jeju population, southern region, and other inland populations form somewhat different genetic groups.

Mosquitoes, the primary vectors of arboviruses, harbor a diverse microbiome that plays a crucial role in their development, immunity, and vector competence, tThe composition of the mosquito microbiome is heavily influenced by the environment and habitats, Therefore, identifying the relationship between the habitat and the mosquito's microbial community can improve the overall understanding of mosquito biology, However, the microbiome profiles of Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Culex orientalis, known as transmission vectors of the Japanese encephalitis virus, are poorly understood. Using 16s rRNA Illumina sequencing, we hereby investigated the microbial profiles in these two mosquito species collected in several areas in Korea. Thirty-six prevalent bacterial familes were identified from these mosquito species. the microbial composition variation were primarily influenced by the mosquito collecting sites. Moreover, species biomakers were identified by utilizing the regional specificity of the mosquito microbiome. Based on the microbiome profiles representing high similarity, Culex orientalis may share an ecological niche with Culex tritaeniorhynchus.

Spiders play an important role in regulating insect pests in the agricultural ecosystem. The community structure and biodiversity of rice field spiders were surveyed in 5 areas (Anseong, Nonsan, Imsil, Namwon, and Gurye) from 20 May to 30 September, 2021. A total of 5,525 spiders collected were identified as 64 species of 17 families. Species richness and abundance were high in Lycosidae, Tetragnathidae and Linyphiidae. The similarity of rice field spider communities among regions was about 72% and was divided into three groups: the middle inland area, the southern mountainous area, and the southern inland area. Species diversity averaged as 2.55±0.06. On the seasonaliy of The boidiversity tended to increase toward the latter half of cultivation.

최근들어 평균 온도가 평년보다 높게 경과함에 따라 노지 작물에 발생이 많은 파밤나방, 담배거세미나방, 담배 나방의 발생소장을 2023년 전북 익산의 노지 고추포장에서 성페로몬트랩을 이용하여 조사하였다. 파밤나방은 4월 중순부터 채집되기 시작하였으나 채집량은 적었고 6월 중순, 7월 중순, 9월 상순, 9월 하순에 발생최성기를 보였다. 담배거세미나방은 5월 중순부터 채집되기 시작하여 6월 상순, 7월 상순, 8월 상순, 9월 상순, 11월 상순에 발생최성기를 보였으며 8월 하순이후 발생량이 많은 경향이었다. 담배나방은 5월 상순부터 발생하기 시작하여 6월 중순, 8월 상순, 9월 상순에 발생최성기를 보였으며 10월부터는 채집량이 적은 경향이었다.

Dysmicoccus brevipes (Cockerell), Dysmicoccus neobrevipes Beardsley and Pseudococcus longispinus (Targioni-Tozzetti) are widely-distributed pests that feeds on many economically important hosts, particularly tropical fruits and ornamentals. The potential distribution of these mealybug pests into South Korea remains a primary concern because of their high incidence in interceptions screened during inspection. Hence, these species prompted a modelling effort to assess their potential risk of introduction. Potential risk maps were developed for these pests with the CLIMEX model based on occurrence records under environmental data. The potential distribution of these pests in South Korea in the 2020s, 2050s and 2090s was projected based on the RCP 8.5 climate change scenario. Results show that D. brevipes, D. neobrevipes and P. longispinus have little potential for invasion in the exterior environment of South Korea due to high cold stress in the 2020s. However, for D. brevipes and P. longispinus, 3 and 86 locations in Jejudo, were predicted to be marginally suitable for this pest under future climate factors, respectively. In that respect, the results of these model predictions could be used to prepare a risk-based surveying program that improves the probability of detecting early D. brevipe, D. neobrevipes and P. longispinus populations.

Mocis frugalis (Fabricius, 1775), the sugarcane looper, was collected in Byeonsanbando National Park in South Korea for the first time. This species is known as a major crop pest, especially to sugarcane at tropical and subtropical regions. Due to climate change and the subtropicalization of the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, some tropical and subtropical crops are cultivated in Korea, including sugarcane. Besides, Oryza sativa L. and Zea mays L., which of main crops in Korea, are known as host plants of M. frugalis in the Oriental region. Even if unclear of domestic settlement, precision monitoring will be necessary.

The genus Trichophysetis is one of the taxa that has recently undergone frequent changes in its taxonomic position. Only four species have been recorded in Korea, including synonymized Hendecasis species. Recent studies on the taxonomic classification of Trichophysetis have not addressed any species inhabiting Korea. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct a renewed morphological analysis of Korean species. In this study, we compare and analyze four Korean Trichophysetis species with one newly recorded species.

The genus Grapholita Treitschke, 1829 is a complex group belonging to the tribe Grapholitini of the subfamiliy Olethreutinae, due to their similar characteristics among the species. The genus comprises about 150 described species worldwide. The majority of described species occur in the Holarctic region. To date, eight species of Grapholita have been reported from Korea. The genus contains several notorious pests such as G. dimorpha Komai and G. molesta (Busck). Among them, G. inopinata has been doubtful in distribution. This study aim to optimize species specific sex pheromone composition/amount and establish the distribution of the pest species of the genus Grapholita in Korea.

본 조사는 제5차 전국자연환경조사의 일환으로 육상곤충류의 분포현황을 알아보기 위해 수행되었다. 조사도 엽은 충북 음성군(장호원, 생극 도엽) 및 충주시(동량, 앙성 도엽) 등지에서 각각 2개 도엽씩 구분하여 최소 2계절 이상 포함되도록 2023년 4월부터 7월까지 총 24회(도엽당 4회)의 채집·조사를 실시하였다. 조사방법으로는 포충 망을 이용한 쓸어잡기, 채어잡기 및 현장확인 등을 통해 기본조사를 수행하였으며, 트랩 조사방법으로는 버킷라 이트트랩을 사용하였다. 현지조사를 통해 채집된 곤충은 건조표본으로 제작하여 종 수준까지 분류 및 동정 작업 을 수행하여 총 157과 932종 5,235개체의 육상곤충류가 채집·조사되었다. 2017년 수행된 선행조사에서는 62과 235종의 육상곤충류가 확인되었으며 선행 조사 결과와 금번 현지 조사종을 종합하면, 충청북도 음성군 및 충주 시의 나비목은 총 44과 984종으로 정리되었다. 이 중 91과 697종이 금번 현지조사에서 새롭게 확인된 종이었다.

The genus Stenotothorax is reported for the first time in the Korean Peninsula. While working on Korean Aphodiinae, we identified Stenotothorax hibernalis (Nakane & Tsukamoto) from the Goseong-gun, Gangwon Province. This species was found in the northern region of South Korea. A key to Aphodiini genera in Korea, habitus photographs, and illustrations of diagnostic characters are provided to facilitate identification.

줄수염나방아과는 나비목 중에서 가장 큰 분류군 중 하나인 밤나방과에 속한다. 분류군 내에서 날개무늬가 비슷한 경우가 있어 동정에 어려움이 많은 그룹 중 하나이다. 또한, 이 들은 산림 지역, 초지 및 물가 등 다양한 환경에 서식하며, 생활 습성에 따라 일부는 임업 및 농업에 피해가 큰 해충으로 알려져 있는 중요한 경제곤충 그룹이라 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 이와 같이 분류동정이 어려운 줄수염나방아과 곤충을 대상으로 야외채집조사, 표본제작, 생식기 해부검경 및 DNA 바코드 등을 수행하여 최종적으로 분류학적 동정지침서를 작성하고자 수행 되었다. 연구결과 19속 63종으로 정리되었다. 본 연구를 통해 확보된 DNA바코드 데이터는 정확한 바코드를 활용한 진단 및 동정 연구 등에 활용되고, 이들의 분포정보 구축, 형태적 특징 및 분자분석 연구의 기초데이터 확보를 통한 관련 분야 활성화 등에도 기여할 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

The genus Megastylus is a moderate group of the subfamily Orthocentrinae, comprising 38 species in two subgenera from worldwide. The subfamily Orthocentrinae is a high proportion of the genera are cosmopolitan in distribution. Orthocentrines are known as almost solitary koinobiont endoparasitoids. We report this genus for the first time from South Korea. In this study, descriptions of some new species, photographs of diagnostic characterists are provided.

eDNA(enviromental DNA)는 물, 토양, 대기 등 다양한 환경에서 채취한 생명체의 유전자 또는 그 유전자를 채취· 분석하는 기술로 생물을 직접적으로 관찰하지 않아도 생물이 남긴 흔적을 통해 종의 동정이 가능하다는 장점이 있다. 따라서, 야외에서 해충의 예찰조사, 외래종 감시 및 멸종위기종 모니터링 등 다양한 목적으로 활용될 수 있는 장점이 있다. 최근, 국제적으로 미생물, 수생태계 및 육상곤충 등 다양한 방면으로 eDNA가 연구되고 있으나 국내에서는 eDNA 연구가 수생태계, 미생물 등 일부 분야에서만 진행 중이며 육상곤충의 eDNA 연구는 미비한 실정이다. 따라서, 금번 연구에서 육상곤충에 활용할 수 있는 eDNA 실험방법 확립을 위해 기존문헌 참고 및 곤충분야에 접목하여 활용 가능한 육상곤충 샘플링 방법을 탐색 및 정리하였으며, 추후 eDNA 연구에 기반을 마련하고자 한다.

The Miltogramminae (Diptera: Sarcophagidae) includes 600 species divided into more than 40 genera. The biological feature of the miltogrammine species is being kleptoparasites in the nests of solitary wasps and bees, but insect parasitoids and termite inquilines have been also recorded. In Korea, only three species in two genera have been recorded. In this study, five unrecorded species (Amobia oculata, Metopia inermis, Metopia nudibasis, Miltogramma angustifrons and Phylloteles formosana) are reported for the first time in Korea. The diagnosis, photographs and checklists are provided herein.

The genus Hypsopygia was established by Hübner, 1825, with type species Phalaena costalis Fabricius, 1775. Hypsopygia is characterized by the elongated uncus and valva, and pointed saccus in the male genitalia. It consists of 105 described species (Nuss et al., 2003–2024) in the world, and 11 species have been recorded in Korea (Kim & Paek, 2020; Shin et al., 2023). In this study, we reported one newly recorded species in Korea. Illustrations of adults provided, with information of host plants of all examined species.

Native to southern Europe, Lepisiota frauenfeldi (Mayr, 1855) is an invasive species that has been introduced worldwide through cross-border trade. It has been documented to be distributed in the Mediterranean, Middle East, Africa, and Indo-Malaya. This species, also known as Browsing ant, was first found around a warehouse in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, and was probably introduced into the country via cargo. The external morphology and gene sequences were checked for taxonomic identification, and it was identified as Lepisiota frauenfeldi based on comparative analysis of the morphological classification key and NCBI data. This study is the first report of a newly invasive alien ant and provides basic data on the species, including external morphological and ecological features and sequencing results.

The genus Olethreutes, established by Hübner in 1822, is based on the type species Phalaena arcuella Clerk, 1759. Olethreutes is one of the largest group within the family Tortricidae, with more than 130 species worldwide. As of now, about 31 species of the genus Olethreutes have been reported in the Korean peninsula. The proposes of this study is to describe one new species, with three similar species form Korea.