Conference themes
INTEGRATIVE SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION OF HEMIPTERA
This session explores recent advances in the taxonomy, systematics, and evolutionary understanding of Hemiptera.
We welcome contributions addressing species delimitation, phylogenetic relationships, or patterns of diversity based on morphological, molecular, ecological, or other types of data. Studies using integrative approaches are especially welcome, as well as those providing new insights from specific methodological perspectives.
HEMIPTERAN FEEDING BEHAVIOR AND INSECT-PLANT INTERACTIONS
This session explores the diversity of feeding behaviors and host-plant associations across Hemipterans. These insects display a remarkable range of host-use patterns—from extreme specialists to broad generalists—and have evolved a variety of feeding strategies. We welcome contributions exploring both feeding behaviour and mechanisms underlying hemipteran-plant interactions.
HEMIPTERAN-PLANT-PATHOGEN INTERACTIONS
This session focuses on the study of interactions between hemipterans as pathogen vectors and host plants. We welcome contributions studying the transmission of plant pathogens and the epidemiology of hemipteran-borne diseases.
HEMIPTERAN-MICROBIOTA INTERACTIONS
This session will focus on recent advances in understanding the role of Hemipteran microbiota in shaping host physiology, ecology, and multitrophic interactions. We welcome contributions exploring the diversity, dynamics, and functional roles of microbial communities associated with hemipterans including microbiome-host interactions, symbiont-mediated immunity and metabolism, microbiome evolution and transmission.
HEMIPTERAN POPULATION BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY: PATTERNS, PROCESSES, AND DYNAMICS
This session aims to bring together studies addressing the population biology and ecology of Hemiptera in their broadest sense. We welcome contributions exploring population structure, dynamics, dispersal, and adaptation across spatial and temporal scales. Talks may focus on demographic processes, life-history traits, reproductive strategies, ecological interactions, or responses to environmental change.
INSECT PEST MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATIVE CONTROL STRATEGIES
This session explores recent advances and global perspectives in insect pest management, emphasizing sustainable and agroecological practices. We welcome contributions related to biological control, innovative control tools and technologies, hemipteran resistance management, and the ecological and socioeconomic dimensions of pest management and crop protection.