The present invention provides a completely novel molting hormone
receptor, which is used for efficiently screening a substance that can be
applied to a disinfestant or the like. An insect molting hormone receptor
comprising the following polypeptide (a) and polypeptide (b) or (c):
(a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 1;
(b) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO: 2;
and (c) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:
3.