Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Ecological Study of Insect Vectors Mechanically Transmit Parasites in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt.
1
9
EN
Ghada
M.
Abdel-Gahny
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
ghada175@yahoo.com
Maha
F.
Soliman
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
maha_soliman@hotmail.com
Shereen
M.
El-Banna
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egyp
Ahmed
H.
Abo-Ghalia.
Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egyp
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.46281
Seven different sites were chosen in Ismailia Governorate representing areas of health and human activities that could be affected with the presence of insect vectors that assess their potential role in mechanical transmission of helminths and protozoa parasites of man. Four groups of insects were collected: Flies, cockroaches, beetles and ants. A total number of 8499 individual insects were collected during the period of study. The summer season was the most abundant season as the total insects count was 3679, autumn and spring came next to summer with 2787 and 1643 trapped insects, respectively. The lowest abundant season was winter in which only 390 insects were collected. The most important species with the highest abundance was <em>Chrysomia putoria</em> followed by <em>Musca domestica</em> with 1717 and 1707 individuals, respectively. Insects species diversity varied slightly among the months of the study period while it is noticed that insects species diversity varied greatly among the months of the study period.
Ecological study mechanical transmisión,insects vectors,helmiths,protozoa,Ismailia Governorate,Egypt
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_46281.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_46281_cf2f9786bdec5518766ecc42581741f1.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Biochemical Comparative Study between Irradiated Adult Tribolium confusum and Adults Feed on Irradiated Flour
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17
EN
Ragaa
S.
Abdalla
Natural Products Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
Salwa
A.
Rizk
Natural Products Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt
Rehab
M
Sayed
Natural Products Department, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority
rehab.omar@yahoo.com
Tammy
S.
El sayed
Natural Products Department, National Centre for Radiation Research and Technology, Atomic Energy Authority, Cairo, Egypt.
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.49749
Nowadays, radiation technique is widely used food preservation and pest control. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the biochemical alterations in <em>Tribolium confusum</em> adults irradiated with the sterilizing dose (60 Gy) or fed on flour irradiated with the sterilizing dose for flour (3Kg). The results indicated a significant decrease in the nutritional contents (protein, lipids, and carbohydrates) in the studied samples when compared to control. The digestive enzymes (protease, lipase, and amylase) of <em>T. confusum</em> adults were estimated and they revealed that protease and amylase activities showed a significant decline in the gamma-irradiated adults, and a significant elevation in adults feed on irradiated flour. Moreover, lipase activity was non-significantly changed in the studied samples when compared to the control. In conclusion, it is noticeable that gamma irradiation of <em>T. confusum</em> more effective than flour irradiation but we can use food irradiation technique in combination with other control tools for controlling <em>T. confusum</em>.
Tribolium confusum,gamma radiation,Enzymes,Biochemical analysis,irradiated flour
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_49749.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_49749_f2f01a3e33ed54353f2e343270fe6913.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
The Role of Mint Oil in Enhancing Spinosad Toxicity against the Cotton Leaf worm, Spodoptera littoralis in Relation to some Enzymes Activity
19
27
EN
Marwa
A.
Moussa
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre
marwaabdelaleem1@gmail.com
Zahia
k.
Moustafa
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University
Hanan
F.
Abdel-Hafez
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre
Abdel-Aziz
A.
Khidr
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.52015
This work aimed to study the effect of adding mint oil to Spinosad insecticide on the activity of some enzymes related to the toxicity of the compound against the cotton leaf worm, <em>Spodoptera littoralis</em>. The results showed that adding 0.3% mint oil to Spinosad solution increased its toxicity against <em>S. littoralis </em>2<sup>nd</sup> instar larvae, where its LC<sub>50</sub> value was reduced from 20.482 ppm to 8.068 ppm after adding mint oil. The biochemical studies in the treated larvae with Spinosad combined with 0.3% mint oil showed a significant decrease in the activity of the enzymes; AChE, β-esterase, and phenoloxidase, while acid and alkaline phosphatases activity significantly increased; compared to treatment with Spinosad only. This data confirms the effect of mint oil on the activity of these enzymes towards Spinosad, which may explain the increased toxicity of Spinosad when mixed with mint oil against <em>S. littoralis.</em>
Spodoptera littoralis,Spinosad,Mint oil,Biochemical studies
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52015.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52015_d5cb158f3f802df4a50d0b93d3ce8c46.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Revision of Subfamilies “Acronictinae, Heliothinae, Metoponiinae, Noctuinae, Oncocnemidinae and Plusiinae” of Egypt (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae)
29
67
EN
Abdelfattah
M.
Amer
Senior Scientific Secretary Entomology, Inter-African Phytosanitry Council, African Union,
amera@africa-union.org
Ashraf
M.
El Torkey
Insect classification and survey Dept., Plant Protection Res. Inst., Agric. Res. Center
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.52314
In Egypt There are 16 subfamilies belonging to family Noctuidae. We have previously dealt with the subfamily: Xyleninae and in this study, we are exposed to revise six subfamilies which are Acronictinae, Heliothinae, Metoponiinae, Noctuinae, Oncocnemidinae, and Plusiinae. These subfamilies contain 27 genera contain 65 species. Subfamily Noctuinae is the most representative subfamily with 33 species under 7 genera, while subfamily Acronictinae is the smallest subfamily containing only two species under one species
Lepidoptera,Noctuidae,Acronictinae,Heliothinae,Metoponiinae,Noctuinae,Oncocnemidinae and Plusiinae,Egypt
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52314.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52314_bf6256d76702f71c54c2e07266624db4.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis with Isaria fumosorosea against Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae) on Soybean
69
79
EN
Nevin
Ahmed
Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Toukh, Kalyoubia 13736, Egypt
nevin.ahmed@fagr.bu.edu.eg
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.52315
In this investigation, the impact of the predatory mite, <em>Phytoseiulus persimilis</em> (PM) and entomopathogenic fungus, <em>Isaria fumosorosea</em> (F) at three levels (F1=10<sup>4</sup>, F2=10<sup>6</sup> and F3=10<sup>8</sup> conidia/ml) alone or in grouping state as compared with Ortus (acaricide) was evaluated on eggs and motile stages of two-spotted spider mites (TSSM). Nine treatments (CK=control, F1, F2, F3, PM, F1+PM, F2+PM, F3+PM and Ortus) were performed. On the other hand, the effect of the used entomopathogenic fungus on numbers of eggs and motile stages of the predatory mite was detected only at four treatments (PM, PM+F1, PM+F2, and PM+F3). Applications of <em>I. fumosorosea</em> at all chosen doses caused significant decreases in the mean population density of TSSM eggs (50.15-58.81% in 2016 and 59.63-68.37% in 2017) and motile stages (62.61-74-66% in 2016 and 68.47-75.32%) in comparison to the control. The effect of PM addition on TSSM eggs was higher than that of <em>I. fumosorosea</em> using but on TSSM motile stages, the pattern differed. The combination of both <em>I. fumosorosea</em> and <em>P. persimilis</em> showed greater influence on TSSM eggs and motile stages than the use of <em>I. fumosorosea</em> or <em>P. persimilis</em> individually. Spraying <em>I. fumosorosea with releasing P. persimilis</em> led to small reductions in eggs (11.88-22.42% in 2016 and 7.86-21.73% in 2017), and motile stages (9.84-21.33% in 2016 and 6.75-17%) of <em>P. persimilis</em>. Results of this study concluded that the combination of entomopathogenic fungus, <em>I. fumosorosea</em> and predatory mite, <em>P. persimilis</em> was strongly succeeded in the biological control process of TSSM on soybean plants under field conditions.
Two-spotted spider mites,Entomopathogenic fungus,Predatory mite,biocontrol agents,Integrated pest management
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52315.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52315_492af50aa1e6c0b12090d684d747ccb3.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Interaplant Distribution of the Citrus Rust Mite, Phyllocoptruta oleivora (ASHMEAD) on Citrus Trees
81
87
EN
Halawa
A.
M.
Fruit Acarology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
alaahalawa@gmail.com
A.
A.
Ebrahim
Fruit Acarology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
dr.ahmed.abdelhamed.ib@gmail.com
A.
A. M.
bdallah
Fruit Acarology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
K.
A.
Aiad
Fruit Acarology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.52569
Experiments were conducted to evaluate the preferring location of the citrus rust mite, <em>Phyllocoptruta oleivora </em>inhabiting citrus trees on different heights level, high, medium and low and four sides of the citrus tree locations east, north, west and south. One orange cultivated area Balady variety was chosen for the experimental study at Enshas region located in Sharkia Governorate (latitude 52°38'11.7"N and longitude 5°49'37.66"E). The lower, medium and high trees levels were selected at 80cm, 80-150cm., and more than 150 cm. from the ground level, respectively. The study was conducted during two successive years starting from January 2017 till end of December 2018.The results showed that <em>P. oleivora</em> preferred the warmth and high relatively humid conditions, allocated at tree surfaces near the soil on contrast the plant surfaces far of soil. That is where the steaming rate of irrigation water provides the predator with the optimal high humidity for population increase. In addition, the study indicates that the citrus rust mite prefers living the east side of the tree was exposed to sunlight more than the other sides
Phyllocoptrutaoleivora,citrus trees,Orange,Baladyvariety,interplant distribution
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52569.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_52569_f8d03c00c87aaea56b76793698f525fc.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Biotic Factors Responsible for Management the Population Trend of Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne brassicae L, Inhabiting Canola Plants
89
98
EN
Farouk
A.
Abdel-Galil
Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut,- Egypt
faagalil@hotmail.com
Mervat
A.
Mahmoud
0000-0002-7553-9401
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University - Qena - Egypt
mervat.mahmoud@sci.svu.edu.eg
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.53418
The present study was conducted to determine the species composition and seasonal abundance of the prevalent arthropod pests and natural enemies inhabiting canola plantations during 2017 and 2018, growing seasons in Assiut, Upper Egypt. Plant relative susceptibility to cabbage aphid <em>Brevicoryne brassicae </em>L.and effect of the naturally occurring parasitoid species to manage the population trend of this insect pest was evaluated. Data revealed the presence of 14 species belonging to 14 genera, 10 families and 5 orders. Predatory species (<em>Campylomma impicta</em> Wagner and <em>Coccinella undecimpunctata</em> L) were constituted the highest proportion of entomophagous species, while parasitoids were presented by one species only [<em>Diaeretiella rapae</em> (McIntosh)]. The predatory species showed less than 6% dominance and 40% abundance. However, the aphid parasitoid was presented by more than 90% dominance and 60% abundance.<em> Thrips tabaci</em> Lindeman was the highest prevalent phytophagous species, while cabbage aphid <em>B. brassicae</em> ranked the second by less dominance and abundance percentages. Cabbage aphid <em>B. brassicae</em> was found to be active on canola plantations all over both growing seasons. A gradual increase in <em>B. brassicae</em> populations was recorded until the appearance of its peak in March, 5. A gradual decrease in the pest populations was recorded until the end of the season. Bactol cultivar harbored the highest aphid mean numbers (132.47individuals/plant) throughout both seasons of study and classified as susceptible (S) cultivar. Serw 4 and Serw 6 cultivars harbored fewer numbers (98.05 and 85.08 individuals/plant) and classified as low resistant (LR) and moderately resistant (MR) cultivars, respectively. The mean percentage of <em>B. brassicae</em> parasitized by <em>D. rapae</em> during both growing seasons was estimated. Although, the pest populations decreased at mid-March, the parasitism percentages increased until the end of both seasons. The seasonal mean of parasitism percentage recorded 34.76%. Simultaneous decrease of the pest numbers with the increase of its parasitoid confirms the responsibility of <em>D. rapae</em> as a good biological control agent against <em>B. brassicae</em> populations
Brevicoryne brassicae,population trend,Management,relative susceptibility,canola
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_53418.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_53418_027ffb9c79a6715b9b8cad2ee7482db8.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
A Taxonomic Review of Anobiinae and Dorcatominae (Ptinidae: Coleoptera) In Egypt
99
110
EN
Ali
A.
Elgharbawy
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
aali@ksu.edu.sa
Mohamed
K.
Abied
Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo Egypt
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.55814
Two subfamilies of Egyptian Ptinid were taxonomically studied during this work, the first subfamily Dorcatominae represented by one species, <em>Synanobium parmatum</em> and the second subfamily Anobiinae represented by five species, <em>Oligomerus ptilinoides</em>, <em>Stegobium paniceum</em>, <em>Gastrallus pubens</em>, <em>Nicobium</em> <em>castaneıım,</em> and <em>Anobium punctatum</em>. A key to the species together with diagnostic characters and illustrations are given for each species
Deathwatch Beetle,Taxonomy,Anobiinae,Dorcatominae,Economic Insects,Anobium punctatum
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_55814.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_55814_20760ccd2ce57fa4b4e53351a6972ce5.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Molecular Barcoding of Green Bottle Fly, Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae ) Using COI Gene Sequences In Upper Egypt.
111
123
EN
mohamed
Ibrahim
Elshehaby
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al Azhar University,Assiut, Egypt
mohamedelshehaby44@yahoo.com
Mahran Tony
Mahran Tony
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al Azhar University,Assiut, Egypt
Abd elbaset
M. A
Abd elreheem
Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al Azhar University,Assiut, Egypt
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.56312
<span>The mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (<em>COI</em>) gene has been proposed as standard DNA barcoding marker for the identification of organisms. <em>COI</em> provides an ideal species identification marker in insects, </span><span>the partial mitochondrial gene of (<em>COI</em>) for Egyptian specimens 6 area (<em>L</em>. <em>sericata</em> ) of genus <em>Lucilia</em> were amplified and sequenced successfully from Egypt in addition to data collected from the Genbank from several representative taxa and neighboring countries.</span><span>The obtained sequences were analyzed and edited using Bio Edit program and aligned using Basic Local Alignment Search Tool software (BLAST). Construction of phylogenetic trees was made using the Maximum Parsimony (MP) and Maximum Likelihood (ML). SDS-PAGE traditionally is a technique employed by biochemists to detect and characterize proteins in a mixture based on their molecular size. Protein was analyzed at 14% gel concentration for wide range detection of high and low molecular weight (MW) proteins. If analytical conditions are optimized and followed by sophisticated techniques, to detect any changes in protein patterns could be happened in six Egyptian specimens of <em>Lucilia sericata</em> according to different areas.</span>
cytochrome oxidase I,Lucilia sericata,Phylogeny,divergence
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_56312.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_56312_9dca24332778c96a99232cba55a861fb.pdf
Egyptian Society of Biological Sciences
Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology
1687-8809
2090-0813
12
5
2019
10
01
Apple Tree Borers at Menoufia, Egypt with Special Reference to the Phytochemical Changes and Their Relation to the Infestation with Synanthedon myopaeformis Borkh. (Lepidoptera: Sesiidae).
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140
EN
Abd EL-Raheem,
A.
M.
Economic Entomology & Agricultural Zoology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Menoufia University, Menoufia, Egypt. Post Office Box 32514, Egypt
ahmed.abdelraheem@agr.menofia.edu.eg
M.
A.
Batt
Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
10.21608/eajbsa.2019.60930
The first part of the work aimed to study the survey of apple trees borers that attack apple orchards in two different geographical regions, at Abo-Mashour and Al-Khatatba locations (Menoufia governorate). Five species were recorded in the study showed, these borers were <em>Synantheden myopaeformis</em> Borkh., <em>Zeuzera pyrina</em> L., <em>Hypothenemus eruditus</em> Westwood., <em>Scolytus amygdali</em> Guer. and <em>Chlorophorus varius</em> Mull (non recorded at Al-Khatatba) . Highest percentages of infestation (26.08 & 21.33 %) were recorded for <em>Sy. myopaeformis </em>followed by <em>Z. pyrina </em>(17.83 &13.01%) at Abo-Mashour and Al-Khatatba, respectively. An annual increase of infested trees with these borers, especially<em> Sy. myopaeformis </em>(10.59 & 9.59) and<em> Z. pyrina</em> (9.22 & 6.62 )give serious indicators to quick devastation and the death of infested trees. The weather factors detected a significant correlation with infestation by different borers except <em>Ch. varius. </em>Also significant differences for both <em>Z. pyrina </em>and <em>S. amygdale</em> were detected in the two regions under study, while the infestation showed insignificant differences of both <em>Sy. myopaeformis</em> and <em>H. eruditus</em> The second part of the study aimed to investigate the role of phytochemical components within apple trees and their relation to the infestation with apple clearwing moth <em>Sy myopaeformis</em>. The analysis by GC-MS chromatograph showed differences in both Chemical composition and the percentages of compounds in the tested wood samples from apple trees under study. In the uninfested young trees (resistant trees), the levels of 9-Octadecenoic acid (Oleic acid), 9-Hexadecanoic acid and Ethyl iso-allocholate were found at higher rates than the uninfested old trees, as they were 31.42%, 14.83% and 5.37% respectively. The infested old trees showed high levels of these chemical compounds compared to uninfested ones as the percentages of 9-Octadecenoic acid (Oleic acid), 9-Hexadecanoic acid and Ethyl iso-allocholate increased by 5.8 fold, 3.1 fold and 3.1 fold, respectively, while the percentages in uninfested old trees were 7.42%, 5.39% and 3.34% respectively.
Apple trees,borers,Chemical composition,apple clearwing moth
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_60930.html
https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_60930_a904266db7f8c4d3090e84f41b3e8ce0.pdf