The expression of the genes encoding allatostatin CC, the GPCR for allatostatin C, tachykinin-related peptide, the receptor for tachykinin-related peptide, neuropeptide F, calcitonin, LGR-insulin 1, LGR-insulin 2, and LGR-insulin 3 increased after infection with either B. thuringiensis or M. anisopliae. The gene discussed is CALCA; the disease is infection.