Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211010Feeding Responses of Termite Coptotermes heimi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) Against Fifteen Commercial Timbers Under Laboratory and Field Conditions1919881310.21608/eajbsa.2021.198813ENHafiz MuhammadTariqInstitute of molecular biology and biotechnology (IMBB), University of Lahore. I km Defence Road. Lahore, PakistanKhalid ZamirRasibInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanKinzaBatoolInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanSaimHaroonInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanAneeqaLiaqatInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanShanzaRehmanInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanKiranGhafoorInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanAmnaNawazInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanNidaSaleemInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanMinahalFayazInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanMuhammadHanifInstitute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 5400, PakistanJournal Article20210831<span lang="EN-GB">The main purpose of this study was to investigate the feeding response of <em>Coptotermes heimi</em> termites on different commercial timbers along with the assessment of different timbers and their resistance and non-resistance behavior under lab and field conditions at 100<sup> 0</sup>C. There were fifteen wood species that were investigated regarding attack and damage which include <em>Abies pindrow</em> (partal), <em>Cedrus deodara (</em>diar<em>)</em>, <em>Acacia arabica</em> (keekar), <em>Dalbergia sisso</em> (tali<em>), Mangifera indica</em> (mango), <em>Pinus roxburghii (</em>Chir pine),</span><em><span lang="EN-GB"> Populus euramericana </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">(Poplar), <em>Albizia lebbek </em>(Shreen), <em>Syzygium cumini </em>(Jaman), <em>Pongamia pinnata </em>(Sukh chain), <em>Morus nigra </em>(Shahtoot), <em>Pinus wallichiana </em>(Chir), <em>Azadirachta indica </em>(Neem), <em>Pinus ponderosa </em>(Yellow pine), <em>Ceylon cedar </em>(Dhraik, Bakain)</span><span lang="EN-GB">. Two weeks of laboratory and 3 months of field trials were performed with suitable conditions. The samples of every fifteen wood species were prepared and exposed to different species of termites by burying them in the active nests of termites. This practical was performed at the Wagah border 30 km away from Lahore. After this time, the factors which were to be noted were wood mass loss and the visual appearance of each sample. This also includes a choice and no choice feeding test. This trial is made to evaluate the non-resistance of wood to termite attack. At the end of the experiment, it has been observed that the most palatable wood is <em>P. euramericana</em> and the most resistant woods are </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">S. cumini</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">P. pinata </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">in no-choice trials and in choice trials the most palatable wood is </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">P. euramericana </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">and most resistant wood is</span><em><span lang="EN-GB">S. cumini.</span></em>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211011Species Composition of Phytophagous, Entomophagous Insects and Prevalent Aphid Fungi Species Inhabiting Cabbage Plantations111819897810.21608/eajbsa.2021.198978ENFarouk Abdel-kawiAbdel-GalilPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut, EgyptMohamed Abdel-Rahman MohamedAmroPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Dokki, Giza, EgyptMervat A.MahmoudZoology Department, Faculty of Science, South Valley University - Qena - Egypt0000-0002-7553-9401Journal Article20210903<span lang="EN-GB">The main goal of this study is to determine the species</span><span lang="EN-GB">composition of the major cruciferous insect pests (phytophagous and entomophagous insects) inhabiting cabbage plantations in Assiut, Northern Upper Egypt during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 growing seasons. The abundance of the prevalent fungi species associated with the cabbage aphid<em> Brevicoryne</em></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">brassicae</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> L.</span><span lang="EN-GB">was calculated.</span><span lang="EN-GB">In this study, yellow sticky traps and direct observation sampling methods were used. Twenty arthropod species, belonging to fifteen</span><span lang="EN-GB">families and six</span><span lang="EN-GB">orders were recorded.</span><span lang="EN-GB">Eleven species were captured by the yellow sticky traps, while five</span><span lang="EN-GB">only were collected by the direct observation</span><span lang="EN-GB">method. Four species were collected by both methods. Ten species appeared as phytophagous species (three could be predacious in part). Four predatory, five parasitic and one hyperparasitoid species were recorded.</span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Thrips</span><span lang="EN-GB">tabaci¸ Bemicia</span><span lang="EN-GB">tabaci</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">,</span><em><span lang="EN-GB">Empoasca</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> sp. and <em>Aphis craccivora</em></span><span lang="EN-GB">were found to be the highest dominant species inhabiting cabbage plantations during both years of study. Predatory species were found to be equal to14.10</span><span lang="HI" dir="RTL">%</span><span lang="EN-GB"> and 14.86% of the total arthropod insect species inhabiting cabbage plantations during 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 seasons, respectively.</span><span lang="EN-GB">Seventeen fungi species belonging to two divisions, five classes, six orders and eight families, were found to be associated with the cabbage aphid (<em>B. </em></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">brassicae</span></em><span lang="EN-GB">)</span><span lang="EN-GB">. This study was conducted to shed a light on insect pests and the natural enemies occurring in cabbage. Also, it can be used as a good informative background on the cabbage insect's fauna. More studies are needed for clarifying and improving the roles of those</span><span lang="EN-GB">naturally occurring entomophagous species. </span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211012Compatibility of Native and Imported Entomopathogenic Nematodes with Different Applications of Insecticides for Controlling the Cigarette Beetle, Lasioderma serricorne Fabricius (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)193419897910.21608/eajbsa.2021.198979ENRamadan M.El-AshryPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.M. A.M.HegabPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.Journal Article20210904<span lang="EN-GB">The cigarette beetle, <em>Lasioderma serricorne</em> Fabricius (Coleoptera: Anobiidae), is an important pest of stored products in the world which caused major economic losses that required many strategies </span><span lang="EN-GB">for controlling insect pest</span><span lang="EN-GB">. This study investigated native entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) and imported EPN species alone at different IJs concentrations or in combination with three application rates (</span><span lang="EN-GB">recommended, quarter and half recommended </span><span lang="EN-GB">concentrations) of lambda-cyhalothrin, emamectin benzoate and indoxacarb against the third and the fourth larval instars of its pest under laboratory conditions. The results showed that The native </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">H.bacteriophora</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> (Ar-4 strain) and the imported <em>H.bacteriophora</em> (HP88 strain) were more effective against the fourth larval instar of </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">L. serricorne</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> than the third instar followed by <em>S.carpocapsae </em>(All strain) while </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">H.bacteriophora </span></em><span lang="EN-GB">(Ba-1 strain) and </span><em><span lang="EN-GB">S. feltiae</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> strain were the least efficacy</span><span lang="EN-GB">. According to LT<sub>50</sub> of tested EPNs, 100 IJs/larva was the best concentration used against the larvae instars of <em>L. serricorne</em>. As well as</span><span lang="EN-GB">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">the fourth instar </span><span lang="EN-GB">was more susceptible to the tested applications of pesticides than the third larval instar. </span><span lang="EN-GB">Moreover, The a</span><span lang="EN-GB">pplication with a quarter recommended dose of indoxacarb was the most toxicity </span><span lang="EN-GB">application</span><span lang="EN-GB"> against the fourth instar </span><span lang="EN-GB">when compared to lambda-cyhalothrin and</span><span lang="EN-GB">emamectin benzoate. On the other hand, the effects of the interaction</span><span lang="EN-GB">s between native and imported EPNs varied greatly as stated by application rates of tested insecticides and juveniles' concentration of EPNs<strong>.</strong></span><span lang="EN-GB"> It is concluded that the b</span><span lang="EN-GB">est interaction effect was obtained with </span><span lang="EN-GB">quarter recommended application (0.25 RC) of lambda-cyhalothrin when combined with EPNs at 100 IJs/larva</span><span lang="HI" dir="RTL">, </span><span lang="EN-GB">which displayed </span><span lang="EN-GB">synergistic</span><span lang="EN-GB"> effect to overcome incompatibility particularly with heterorhabditid species, the </span><span lang="EN-GB">effect</span><span lang="EN-GB"> that could be beneficial when making progress the integrated program for stored-product pests.</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211014Insecticidal Activity of Pyriproxyfen, A Juvenoid, and Its Suppressive Effect on Growth and Development of The Black Cutworm, Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)356119898010.21608/eajbsa.2021.198980ENBakr, N.A.Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptTanani,M.Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptHassan, H.A.Institute of Plant Protection Research, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptGhoneim,K.Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptJournal Article20210906The black cutworm <em>Agrotis ipsilon</em> (Hufnagel) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is generally considered to be worldwide in distribution. It is one of the destructive pests attacking nearly all vegetables and different field crops. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the toxicity of pyriproxyfen and its effect on the growth, development, metamorphosis and morphogenesis of this insect. Both the 4<sup>th</sup> instar and 5<sup>th</sup> instar larvae were treated with 6 concentrations of this juvenoid (800, 400, 200, 100, 50 & 25 ppm) <em>via</em> fresh discs of castor bean leaves. The most important results could be summarized as follows. Pyriproxyfen exhibited strong acute toxic activity against larvae and chronic toxicity against pupae and adults, after treatment of 4<sup>th</sup> instar or 5<sup>th</sup> instar larvae. LC<sub>50</sub> values were calculated in 65.95 and 99.90ppm, after treatment of 4<sup>th</sup> instar and 5<sup>th</sup> instar larvae, respectively, i.e., the 4<sup>th</sup> instar larvae were found more sensitive to pyriproxyfen than 5<sup>th</sup> instar larvae. The larval body weight gain was remarkably reduced and the growth was considerably inhibited. The larval and pupal durations were considerably prolonged, in a dose-dependent course. Failure of ecdysis, as a criterion of the disrupted developmental program, was observed only after treatment with certain concentrations, but other features of the disrupted program had not been observed. The pupation was detrimentally suppressed after treatment of 4<sup>th</sup> or 5<sup>th</sup> instar larvae with pyriproxyfen. No deformed pupae were observed. Therefore, pyriproxyfen could be recommended as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic insecticides for the IPM program of <em>A. ipsilon</em>.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211018A biometric Study of The Two Forms of Calliptamus barbarus (Costa, 1836) (Orthoptera: Calliptaminae) Living in Algeria and Spain637820141710.21608/eajbsa.2021.201417ENRouibahMoadDepartment of Environment and Agronomic Science, Faculty of Life Science, University of Jijel, AlgeriaPresaJuanDepartment of Zoology
University of Murcia, SpainJournal Article20210908The aim of this study is to know whether the populations of the two forms of <em>C. barbarus</em> in Algeria and Spain are homogeneous or not. For that, a morphometric study was performed in order to compare the specimens collected in five different stations in Algeria with those of the collection of <em>C. barbarus</em> in the laboratory of Orthopterology, the University of Murcia in Spain collected from different stations in the Iberian Peninsula. For the two countries, each specimen of both sexes (male and female) has been studied using a different morphometric index of body size in both forms (one and three femoral spots) and both sexes (male and female) as follows: total length of the body TL, length of elytra EL, length of femora FL, the width of femora FW, the width of head HW, and ratio EL/FL, FL/FW. The results obtained were statistically analyzed with analysis of variance (ANOVA). From the results obtained, all the parameters gave significant differences, except for the FL/FW couple in females with one spot. Where the difference was not significant. We can conclude that there is a very highly significant difference between the populations of Algeria and Spain. Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211201Sequences Comparison of Cytochrome Oxidase I Gene of Certain Species of Insects in Kurdistan with Other Locations in The World799020242810.21608/eajbsa.2021.202428ENJanati,S.Department of Plant Protection, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranKahrizi,D.Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Razi University, Kermanshah, IranMirmoayedi,A.Department of Plant Production and Genetics, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran.Yari,K.Medical Biology Research Center, Health Technology Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, IranJournal Article20210930<span lang="EN-GB">In the present study, sequences of COI gene of insects belong to five orders collected from seven cities in the Kurdistan province of Iran with other locations in the word was studied.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Genomic DNA was extracted using the CTAB method,</span><span lang="EN-GB"> Cytochrome Oxidase I gene was amplified </span><span lang="EN-GB">by polymerase chain reaction</span><span lang="EN-GB"> (PCR) using primer pair and then the sequences were analyzed. The results of the dendrogram show that a specimen of <em>Periplaneta americana</em> from Barcelona, Spain was in the same clade as a specimen from Nanjing, China, but <em>Shelfordella latralis</em>=<em>Blatta lateralis</em> has made a clad with PE-B <em>Periplaneta americana</em> specimen collected in Kurdistan, with more distance from two former specimens of <em>Periplaneta americana </em>from Spain and China. Also, <em>Periplaneta</em>, two genera <em>Shelfordella</em> and <em>Blatta</em> have composed the same </span><span lang="EN-GB">clade. Two specimens of sunn pest <em>Eurygaster integriceps</em>, Heteroptera, Scutelleridae which made a common clade together and made another neighbor clade with <em>Hypseloecus </em>sp < em>. Although, Heteroptera belonged to the Miridae family. <em>Chrysopa pallens</em>, Chrysopidae, Neuroptera, <em>Acanthaclisis occitanica</em>, Myrmeleontidae and Neuroptera both collected in Kurdistan have many genetic similarities in common and have made a clade near to clade of </span><span lang="EN-GB">sunn pest but more distant from clades made by <em>Periplaneta americana</em> of different regions of the world. Two samples of Mediterranean flour moth, Ephestia<em> kuehniella</em>, that collected from Kurdistan province of Iran have made a common clade with each other, and they formed a neighbor clade with a specimen of <em>Ephestia kuehniella</em>, from Luebeck, Germany. </span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211106Cannibalistic Behaviour Sequels of Red-Flanked Ladybird Beetle, Scymnus interruptus Goeze (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), on its Biology and Feeding Potential Under Laboratory Conditions9110220567810.21608/eajbsa.2021.205678ENGhada SMohamedPlant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt.Journal Article20211003Cannibalism is a well-known behavioural phenomenon that is supposed to be an adaptive response to ecological resources. The total number of eggs, incubation period, developmental period, and adult longevity of <em>Scymnus interruptus</em> was studied in three experiments, in which <em>S. interruptus</em>, the hibiscus mealybug <em>Maconellicoccus hirsutus</em> (Green), and <em>S. interruptus+ M. hirsutus</em> were singly used as prey in the laboratory. The mean life cycles of the females fed on <em>S. interruptus</em>, or <em>M. hirsutus</em>, or <em>S. interruptus+M. hirsutus</em> were 41.11, 34.25, and 46.18 days, respectively. The findings showed that <em>S. interruptus</em> preferred <em>S. interruptus+M. hirsutus</em> compared to the other prey types, as it developed speedy (17.12days) The Oviposition period of female was 21 days with an average of laid eggs as 218.32 egg/female. Fourth instar grub ate significantly more mealybugs than 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup> and 3<sup>rd</sup> instars. The highest consumption rate of <em>S. interruptus</em> during its total life period was recorded as (1119-1362) mealybugs individuals, whose parents were fed on <em>S. interruptus + M. hirsutus</em>.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211125Biology of Armyworm, Spodoptera litura and Effect of Beauveria bassiana against Third Instar Larvae Under Laboratory10310820645010.21608/eajbsa.2021.206450ENZohaibAfzalDepartment of Soil Science, MNS-University of Agriculture, Multan, PakistanAhmadAbdul WahabDepartment of Agronomy Bahauddnin zikriya university multanMuhammad ArslanArshadDepartment of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, PakistanUsamaBin TayyabDepartment of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, PakistanMuhammad UsmanYousufDepartment of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, PakistanHaseebAhmadDepartment of Horticulture, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, PakistanMuhammad DilawaizKhanDepartment of Agronomy, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, PakistanMuhammadZubair KhanDepartment of soil science
University of agriculture dera ismail khanJournal Article20211026<span lang="EN-GB">Armyworm, <em>Spodoptera litura</em> is a destructive and polyphagous pest of several crops <em>i.e. </em>agricultural and horticultural throughout the world. The present research was performed to check the biology and efficacy of <em>Beauveria bassiana</em> on larvae and pupae of pests. Eggs were laid on the lower surface of cabbage leaves and on the wall of the containers in cluster form. The colour of newly laid eggs was pale white, later changed to grey or dark near to hatching. The average developmental parameters of 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup>, 4<sup>th</sup> and 5<sup>th</sup> larval instar were 2.43±0.43, 2.65±0.80, 3.21±0.54, 2.43±0.56 and 2.33±0.86<strong>, </strong>respectively. The colour of pre-pupa and pupa was lighter reddish and pale yellowish, respectively. The average mean pre-pupal and pupal periods were0.63±0.21 and 7.00±0.76, respectively. The larval length was 2.6, 2.5 and 2.8 cm in </span><span lang="EN-GB">2.4x10<sup>4</sup>, 2.4x10<sup>5 </sup>and 2.4x10<sup>6</sup> spore/ml, respectively. The highest and lowest pupation percentage was 87.2% and 40.6%, respectively in 2.4x10<sup>4 </sup>spore/ml andcontrol. </span><span lang="EN-GB">The pupal weight was 181.2 and 202.3 mg in </span><span lang="EN-GB">2.4x10<sup>5</sup> and 2.4x10<sup>6 </sup>spore/ml, respectively. </span><span lang="EN-GB">The pupal duration was 8.3, 8.1, and 8.4 days in 2.4×10<sup>4</sup>, 2.4×10<sup>5</sup>, and 2.4×10<sup>6</sup> spore/ml, respectively. The current study will be proved the best strategy in integrated pest management strategy (IPM) in the country</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211128Sex Discrimination by Morphological Traits for Larvae and Pupae of Potato Tuber Moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) Using Binocular Microscope10911620722410.21608/eajbsa.2021.207224ENSalem MohamedSalemPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, EgyptHeba EhiaMadyZoology Department, Women’s College, Ain Shams University, EgyptMaha MoustafaAhmedZoology Department, Women’s College, Ain Shams University, EgyptJournal Article20211024The potato tuber worm, <em>Phthorimaea operculella</em> (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is one of the most destructive potato pests in the world. Sexual differentiation is sometimes required to conduct investigations on sex-specific responses, mating, pesticide resistance inheritance, and sterile, Insect-Inherited, Sterility Technique and Control Tactics. The goal of this study was to use a binocular microscope to determine distinct morphological traits of immature stages male and female larvae (L.) and pupal stage (p.). We present a straight forward approach for sexing <em>P. operculella</em> in this paper. Male larvae were distinguished by the presence of dark-colored gonads that were plainly visible through the cuticle. The sex of a male pupa can be determined using a Binocular microscope by the appearance of dark-colored gonads on the dorsal side. Furthermore, the morphology of the genitalia opening at the end of the abdominal segment distinguishes males from females.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211130Effect of the Infestation by Myzus persicae (Sulzer) and Tetranychus urticae Koch on the Internal Components of Aloe Vera Cactus, Aloe barbadensis (Miller)11712220722610.21608/eajbsa.2021.207226ENElmesawy, M.G.Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptSalem, M. M.HagarPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptEmam A.SPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptJournal Article20211025The study was carried out to study the effect of the infestation by <em>Myzus persica</em>e (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and <em>Tetranychus urticae</em>Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) on the internal components of <em>Aloe barbadensis</em> (Miller), the common name Aloe Veracactus which belong to (Fam. Liliaceae). Experiments were carried out at two locations (governorates), Al-Orman garden (Giza Governorate) and The international garden (Alexandria Governorate) during season 2021.<br /> Obtained results showed that the infestation by <em>M. persica</em>e and <em>T. urticae</em> reduced the concentration of the internal components of Aloe Vera leaves such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Folic acid, Amino acids,Salicylic acids, Minerals, Sugars, Lignin, Saponins and Beta carotene. And obtained results showed also that the effect of the infestation by <em>M. persicae</em> was higher than the effect of the infestation by <em>T. urticae</em> compared to control (Aloe Vera plants which did not infest by any pests) at the two tested locations.<br /> Statistical analysis showed that were highly significant differences between concentrations of the internal components of the infested Aloe Vera cactus plants with the two tested pests compared to the concentration of the same components in the control (non-infested cactus plants). Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211130Effect of the Insect Infestation by Thrips simplex and Macrosiphum rosae on the Morphological Characteristics of Gladiolus Flowers Under Plastic Greenhouses12312920722710.21608/eajbsa.2021.207227ENMona, N.WahbaPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptHayam, M.SaadPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptHassan, M.I.Plant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptEmam A.SPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptJournal Article20211026This study was carried out to study the effect of the insect infestation by Gladiolus Thrips, <em>Thrips simplex</em> (Morison) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and The Rose Aphid,<em>Macrosiphum rosae</em> L. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on the morphological characteristics of gladiolus flowers (Fam.: Iridaceae). This study was carried out at two locations (governorates), Al-Orman Garden (Giza Governorate) and Antoniadis Garden (Alexandria Governorate) during season 2021 under plastic greenhouses. Some morphological characteristics were studied such as color of the flower, number of the petals per flower, length of the flower diameter, weight of the flower, the stem length, the vase life period (flowers life after picking) and the annual production for flowers.<br /> Results obtained showed that the infestation by thrips and aphids affected on all morphological characteristics of gladiolus flowers except the color of the flower. And data obtained showed also that the effect of the infestation by aphids was higher than the effect ofthrips compared to control (flowers did not infest by any insects).Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211201Study on the Effect Profenofos® (EC 50%) Different on Cotton Bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hub.) in Golestan Province13113520722810.21608/eajbsa.2021.207228ENMojeni , T.D.Cotton Research Institute of Iran, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Gorgan, Iran.Golmohammadi,Gh.Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, IranJournal Article20210918Cotton Boll Worm, <em>Helicoverpa armigera</em> an important pest of cotton in Iran. In order to compare the effect of commercial formulations of insecticides on the control of <em>Helicoverpa armigera</em> cotton bollworm, a field experiment was conducted in Hashemabad cotton research station Golestan province in 2018. This experiment was used in the form of a randomized complete block design with 9 treatments and 4 replications including 9 formulations of perfenofos® from different companies along with the control on the cotton plant as spraying application. A sampling of larvae mortality statistics was determined 3, 7 and 14 days after spraying application and corrected according to the Henderson-Tilton formula and analyzed by SAS software. Mean treatments were also compared with Duncan's multiple range test. According to the results of comparing the average in the Golestan province showed that in 3 days after spraying Profenofos®, Rahandish Kavan Company with 65.7% and Shimy Keshavarz Company with 65.2% had the most impact. Percentage of the effect of Profenofos® toxin in 7 days after spraying the formulation of Raha Andish Kavan Company with 81.9% and Profenofos® Shimy Keshavarz with 81.2%, the highest percentage of effect in the group a, and Profenofos® of Raja Shimy Company with 77.5 %, Kimia Bahar with 70.5% were in the next group and Sazegan with 57.2 5% in group c.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211201Efficacy of the Mosquito Repellent DEET on Aedes aegypti in Lagos, Nigeria13714320722910.21608/eajbsa.2021.207229ENAnikwe,JosephDepartment of Zoology University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria0000-0003-2549-9656Ochei,AmakaDepartment of Zoology University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, NigeriaKolawole,DavidDepartment of Zoology University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, NigeriaJournal Article20210923<span lang="EN-GB">Mosquitoes are known to be a great nuisance, transmitting disease-causing pathogens which have contributed to the reduction in the life expectancy of humans. Effective vector control and management are vital in the prevention of diseases spread by mosquitoes. One of the ways is to prevent mosquito bites through the use of repellents such as N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET). The insect repellent DEET was prepared as a 5% solution in absolute alcohol and evaluated for repellency against Aedes mosquitoes (<em>Aedes aegypti</em>) in the laboratory using human subjects in the Entomological unit, University of Lagos, Nigeria. For the field evaluation, a survey was conducted in the field to determine the effectiveness of DEET mosquito repellent in four study areas within Lagos State, Nigeria. In the laboratory, 0.2ml and 0.4ml of 5% DEET solutions showed equal repellency (P>0.5) for 481 minutes and 560.67minutes respectively against Aedes aegypti but both concentrations were significantly different from 0ml of DEET (control). Under field evaluation, DEET mosquito repellent provided a high level of protection against mosquitoes at a protection time ranging from 6 to 10hours. This study, however, showed that DEET mosquito repellent is effective in repelling Aedes mosquitoes for a long period of time.</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211201Comparative Studies on The Effect of Some Citrus Oils and Their Silver Nitrate Nanoparticles Formulation on Camels Tick, Hyalomma dromedarii (Acari: Ixodidae)14515820735810.21608/eajbsa.2021.207358ENMona Abu BakerShourDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams UniversitySoryia El-TantawyHafezDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University.Salwa MahmoudHabeebDepartment of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth Street, Dokki, Giza, P. O. Box: 12622, EgyptAhmed AliEl SayedPhotochemistry Department, Industrial Chemical Institute, National Research Centre, 33 EL Buhouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.Nesreen Allam TantawyAllamDepartment of Parasitology and Animal Diseases, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, 33 El-Buhouth Street, Dokki, Giza, P. O. Box: 12622, Egypt.Journal Article20210928<em><span lang="EN-GB">Hyalomma dromedarii</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> ticks are ectoparasite infesting camels. The acaricides used in controlling tick fauna developed resistance problems. Therefore, some citrus oils as well as their nano preparations were proposed as alternative agents during the present study.Fresh fruits peels were picked to extract oils by the Hydro-distillation method. Oil extracts were characterized by GC/MS technology. The phytochemical constitute present in <em>Citrus sininses var balady</em> were β-Pinene 2.8%, Limonene 97% while in <em>Citrus limon</em> were β-pinene 37.11%, α-Pinene 6.617% and Limonene 55.6%. Silver nitrate nanoparticles of citrus oils prepared were characterized by Electron microscope; TEM, SEM and EDX. The result showed Nano preparations were spherically</span><span lang="EN-GB"> shaped with homogeneous particle size. The toxicity of citrus oils was evaluated by dipping and physical contact methods in a wide range of concentrations. Despite that toxicity of <em>C. sinensis var. balady</em> and <em>C. limon</em> were similar in the dipping method, LC50 and LC90 values were 0.0024, 0.01473 and 0.00235, 0.14215%, respectively. On the other hand, during physical contact methodology, the toxicity of orange oils(C.sininses var balady) was higher than that of lemon(C.limon ), hence, LC50 and LC90 recorded 0.00229, 1.995 and 0.00096, 0.10211% with <em>C. limon</em> and <em>C. sinessis var balady</em>, respectively. Recorded results showed a higher toxic effect of silver nitrate nanoparticles (AgNPS) from Citruspeels oils than those for citrus peels oil extract alone, where LC50 for <em>C. sinensis var. balady </em>were 0.009 and 0.0385 while were 0.013 and 0.19 for <em>C. limon</em>. Green nanoparticles of Citrus oils prepared during the present study proved their efficiency as eco-safe biodegradable acaricides that could be applied as medical treatments in the veterinary field</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211207Acceptability and Economic Viability of Edible Insects in South Western, Nigeria15917520798010.21608/eajbsa.2021.207980ENFasunwon, B.T.Department of Biological Science, Tai Solarin University of Education, IjagunLawal, O.A.Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
PMB 2002, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.0000-0003-2233-2260Adesetan, T.O.Department of Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University, PMB 2002, Ago-
Iwoye, Ogun State.Adeleke, M.T.Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
PMB 2002, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.Journal Article20211025 Edible insects are a good source of protein, minerals and vitamins. This study investigated the acceptability and economic viability of edible insects within the three ecological zones, in south-western, Nigeria. Six hundred (600) structured questionnaires were administered among the habitants of the selected ecological zones on the acceptability, economic benefits and types of edible insects. The data collected were statistically analysed. The insects identified were: <em>Macrotermes bellicosus</em>, <em>Brachytrypes </em>spp, <em>Oryctes boas (larvae)</em>, <em>Zonocerous variegatus</em>, <em>Apis mellifera</em>, <em>Anaphe recticulata</em>, <em>Rhynchophorus phoenicis (</em>LavaeandAdult), <em>Oryctes boas </em>(Adult). Ondo in Derived Savannah has the highest diversity of 0.99 while <em>M. bellicosus</em> recorded the highest dominance per species. The insects were mostly fried (38.5%) before consumption. In terms of distribution, there is an abundance of <em>Oryctes boas</em> (37.6%) in Ogun (lowland rainforest) while there was a higher occurrence of <em>O. boas</em> larvae (17.6%) in Oyo State (Derived Savannah). The most acceptable edible insect within the ecological zones studied was <em>M. bellicosus </em>(51.9%). On the economic viability of insects, 22.3% of the respondents strongly agreed that the insects are in very high demand, 40.5% believed that the cost required to produce them is not much in regards to the benefits derived from them. Some of the respondents (38.9%) strongly agreed that insects act as an excellent source of proteins. This research has shown that people are practicing Entomophagy which should be further encouraged by the government to serve as an alternative source of protein and for income generation since they can be afforded by the masses.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211210Population Dynamics of Tomato Erineum Mite, Aceria lycopersici (Wolffenstein) On Leaves and Buds of Tomato at Qalubia Governorate.17718220900710.21608/eajbsa.2021.209007ENAbd-Alkawy, M.I.Fruit Acarology Department, Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI), Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), Egypt.Mohammad, K.Y.Zoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar UniversityHalawa A.M.AbdallahFruit Acarology Department – Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI)- Agricultural Research Center (ARC).Journal Article20211027<span lang="EN-GB">Population dynamics of <em>Aceria lycopersici</em> </span><span lang="EN-GB">(Wolffenstein)</span><span lang="EN-GB">has been studied on leaves and buds of tomato through three plantations <em>i.e.</em>winter plantation (from October to January); summer plantation (from March to June) and fall plantation (from August to November) during two successive years. The obtained results showed that the population of tomato erineum mite, <em>A.</em> <em>lycopersici</em> has one peak in each plantation, <em>e.g.</em> in winter plantation, the annual peak was recorded in December (48 individuals) and November (59 individuals) at average temperature 13.2 and 17.6 C<sup>° </sup>andrelative humidity 56.9 and 39.6 R.H. in the first and second years respectively, while the highest number of <em>A.</em> <em>lycopersici</em> in buds of tomato recorded in January with total number 25 & 23 individuals at average temperature 11.7 and 13.4 C<sup>° </sup>andrelative humidity 34.2 and 32.4 R.H. in the first and second years respectively. </span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211212Two New Records of Lixinae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from Egypt18318820905710.21608/eajbsa.2021.209057ENFatma A.Abdel-HalimZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig- EgyptHaitham B. M.BadrawyDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, EgyptGawhara M.M.Abu El-HassanDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt0000-0002-6575-0836Journal Article20211029<span lang="EN-GB">The two species <em>Ammocleonus</em> <em>aschabadensis</em> (Faust, 1884) and <em>Lixus (Compsolixus) castellanus</em> Chevrolat, 1866 are recorded for the first time from the Egyptian fauna.The finding of these two species increased the number of the records of the two genera<em> Ammocleonus</em> and <em>Lixus </em>from one to two and from 21 to 22 respectively. <span dir="RTL"> </span>Synonymy, diagnoses, specimens examined, photographs and distributions are given for the two recorded species. </span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211223Chemotaxonomic Study of Cuticular Chemical Compounds on Male and Female of Anthidium amabile Alfken, 1932 (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)18919521023310.21608/eajbsa.2021.210233ENManal, E. A.ElshaierFaculty of Science, Al-Azhar University (Girls Branch), Cairo, Egypt0000-0002-9814-6491Journal Article20211203<span lang="EN-GB">Bees within the family Megachilidae are economically important members of natural and agroecosystems as play an important role in the pollination of many plant species. Tribe Anthidiini contains a diverse, cosmopolitan group of solitary bees. Cuticular chemical components analysis is a precise tool for chemotaxonomy, and perhaps they can be used as a complement to morphology and genetic characters in phylogenetic studies. The aims of this study were to describe the cuticular chemical compounds of males and females of <em>Anthidium</em></span><em><span lang="EN-GB">amabile</span></em><span lang="EN-GB"> Alfken, 1932, to evaluate the obtained components to use some chemical compounds as characters that differentiate between male and female, and others as a chemotaxonomic tool. The investigation used gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC–MS). The results indicated that the male and female of this species has significant differences in cuticular chemical components, the male cuticle is characterized by three compounds not found in female while the female cuticle obtains twenty-two chemical compounds not found within the male cuticle.</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211224First Record of Greenidea ficicola (Takahashi, 1921) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Biskra Region (Northern Sahara of Algeria)19720021030410.21608/eajbsa.2021.210304ENNourelhoudaBakrouneDepartment of agronomic sciences, Mohamed Kheider university Scientific and Technical Research Centre for Arid Areas (CRSTRA) Biskra- AlgeriaMeriemBoultifScientific and Technical Research Center for Arid Areas (CRSTRA) Biskra- Algeria.LounesSaharaouiNational Agronomic School (ENSA), El – Harrach, Agricultural and Forestry Zoology Department, Algiers – AlgeriaJournal Article20211113<span lang="EN-GB">For the first time in the Biskra region (</span><span lang="EN-GB">Northern Sahara of Algeria</span><span lang="EN-GB">), the aphid species<em> Greenidea ficicola</em> (Takahashi, 1921) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) was recorded in trap falls, which were set in order to study the diversity of aphids during the crop year 2015/2016 in the region of El Haouch. </span><span lang="FR">The distribution and description of this species are documented in this paper.</span>Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211229Systematics of Lamprigera tenebrosa (Walker, 1858) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) in Sri Lanka20121321141510.21608/eajbsa.2021.211415ENWijekoon, W.M.C.D.Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri LankaWegiriya H. C.E.Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri LankaJournal Article20211108The Subfamily Lampyrinae fireflies are distributed over the Oriental realm. <em>Lamprigera tenebrosa</em> (Walker, 1858) is one of the Lampyrinae which were originally described from Sri Lanka (as Ceylon). However, their systematics and biology have not been explored to any extent after they were first described in early eighteenth. <em>Lamprigera tenebrosa</em> was collected from grasslands, paddy fields, and freshwater associated lands from all nine Provinces of Sri Lanka in the study. The present paper describes the systematics and biology of the found male, female, larvae, and eggs of <em>L. tenebrosa</em> in Sri Lanka. The apterous female and larvae were identified when they were associating with males in the same habitats. Descriptions of their areas of incidence in Sri Lanka with indications of habitat types are included. The flashing differences and other behavioral aspects observed during the study are addressed here. The information of the study will be helpful for taxonomists, researchers who are interested in further studies on this group.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211225Ecological Studies on Parlatoria ziziphi (Lucas) and Associated Parasitoid as Biological Control Agents on Mandarin Trees in Menufia Governorate21522621644210.21608/eajbsa.2021.216442ENB. M.EldefrawyEconomic Entomology &Agriculture Zoology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Menoufia universityH. A.NabilPlant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research CenterS. M.SaidEconomic Entomology &Agriculture Zoology Dept., Faculty of Agriculture Menoufia university.Journal Article20211110Seasonal abundance, generations and horizontal distribution of<em> Parlatoria ziziphi </em>(Lucas) were carried out on mandarin trees at the Faculty of Agriculture in Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia Governorate during two successive years (2017-2018 and 2018-2019). The obtained results revealed that the total numbers of alive stages had two peaks of activity during the first year (2017-2018) they took place in September and January while, during the second year (2018-2019) three peaks of activity were recorded in September, January and March. Also, the insect had three annual generations on mandarin trees the generation duration varied from three to five months. The horizontal distribution showed that the insect and its associated parasitoids <em>Aphytis</em> sp. concentrated in the quarter of the trees' north eastern direction. The effects of some weather factors on <em>P. ziziphi</em> and its associated parasitoids were studied.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880914420211227Effects Different Biomaterials on Biological and Histopathological Aspects of Cotton Leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd)22723422286010.21608/eajbsa.2021.222860ENAli M.MatarandPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptAmal, A.AbdAllahPlant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EgyptJournal Article20211124<span lang="EN-GB">The cotton leafworm. <em>Spodoptera littoralis </em>(Boisd) was reared on two artificial diets named, kidney bean and broad bean incomparable with feeding on castor bean leave under laboratory conditions i.e. 27 ± 1 <sup>º</sup>C and 70 ± 5 % R.H. The biological aspects were obtained through two generations. The two artificial diets kidney bean and broad bean were more preferred to the insect as compared to the fresh host plant (castor bean leaves). The results revealed that the mean weight of larval instars, when reared on artificial diets, was higher than that recorded when feeding on castor bean leaves and also egg deposited by females. Moreover, the duration of generation was affected by the rearing on artificial diets (31 and 33 days), respectively. On the other hand, the generation that was reared on castor bean leaves was not affected (37 days). The larval duration was higher (21days) when feeding on castor bean than the two other diets Kidney bean and broad bean which recorded (18 and 16 days), respectively, On the other hand, the adult longevity females were (7, 9 and 6 days) when feeding on Kidney bean, broad bean and castor bean leaves, respectively.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> It is concluded that brood bean diet is the best</span><span lang="EN-GB"> to conduct out the different bioassays for the cotton leafworm, </span>