Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Taxonomic key of SubFamily Meligethinae (Order Coleoptera: Family Nitidulidae) in Egypt183980610.21608/eajbsa.2019.39806ENNeven E.ElmetwalyPlant Protection Reasearch institute, Agriculture Research Center - El-Dokki-GizaHala M.KadadaZoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University
(Girls branch).Journal Article20190506The gathered information elucidated that subfamily Meligethinae is represented in Egypt by 10 species in nine genera. This study was planned to identify and to determine the recent taxonomic status of this group of meligethins species in Egypt. An illustrated key was given for all Meligethinae genera and species.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Induction of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Hemolymph of Spodoptera littoralis Larvae Following Treatment with Salmonella typhimurium9214137410.21608/eajbsa.2019.41374ENMarwa H.RadwanDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.Shaimaa A. A.Mo'menDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.Mohamed A.AbdouDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.El-Gohary E.El-GoharyDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.Akila M.ElShafeDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.Emad M.S.BarakatDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Abbassia, Cairo, Egypt.Journal Article20190529 This study investigated the efficiency of intrahaemocoelic injection of sublethal concentration (LC<sub>20</sub> = 5.7×10<sup>3</sup> cells/ml) of <em>Salmonella typhimurium</em> in the induction of immune response in 5<sup>th</sup> larval instar of <em>Spodoptera littoralis</em>. The role of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) induced in the larval hemolymph was examined as natural antibiotics against different Gram-negative (G-ve) or Gram-positive (G+ve) bacteria. Where the larval plasma injected with <em>Salmonella</em> showed a significant antimicrobial activity against different strains of pathogenic bacteria (<em>Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella typhimurium, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis</em>). The biochemical characterization of the immune hemolymph indicated drastic changes in both the total protein content and the protein banding patterns following bacterial injection. The total hemolymph proteins (THPs)decreased significantly 48 h post<em>-Salmonella</em>-injection. The hemolymph proteins profile was also qualitatively changed through the induction of new proteins and the disappearance of others simultaneously, which may be attributed to their participation in the immune reactions. The appearance of six new synthesized protein bands that were found to be specific for <em>Salmonella</em> injection, with a characteristic band of MW ~22 KDa predicting that this protein band may be Attacin-like AMP. Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Studies on Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergaade) Infesting Rose Plants23324151310.21608/eajbsa.2019.41513ENMahmud M.A.Faculty, of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, EgyptIbrahim I.L.Faculty, of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, EgyptNour El-Din M.M.Plant Protection Research Institute, Agric. Res. Center, Dokki, Giza, EgyptAbdal Majeed M.A.Plant Protection Research Institute, Agric. Res. Center, Dokki, Giza, EgyptJournal Article20190530Seasonal abundance of thrips <em>Frankliniella occidentalis</em> (pergaade) and the relation between its population activity and weather factors were studied during 2017 and 2018 seasons on the Rose plants at. At El-Orman Garden, Giza Governorates Data of 2017 season indicated that the thrips <em>population</em> have two activity periods; the first which has the highest number occurred in mid-April while the 2<sup>nd</sup> one occurred in half of December. On the other hand, 2018 season data indicated that <em>F. occidentalis</em> population also have two activity periods; the first one with the highest number occurred in the first of May while the other occurred in half of December too. Statistical analysis shows that the simple correlation and simple regression between thrips population and each of the maximum, minimum temperature and relative humidity with were insignificant at El-Orman Garden, Giza Governorate. In 2017 season, generally the infestation whis Thrips, <em>F. occidentalis</em> was relatively higher than 2018 season. Infestation with thrips reduced chemical components; oil, protein and vitamins in flowers of rose plants. Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Effect of Treated Duranta Seedlings by Triacontanol Hormone (TRIA) on the Infestation by Aphis durantae and Tetranychus urticae under Glasshouse Conditions33394298710.21608/eajbsa.2019.42987ENEmam A.SPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptSobhy Abd El-ZaherMahmoudPlant Protection Research Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Giza, 12618 EgyptAtef An2Abd El-RahmanPests and Plant Protection Department, National Research Center, Dokki, EgyptJournal Article20190603This study was carried out to study the effect of treated Duranta seedlings <em>Duranta sp.</em> fam: Araliaceae by different concentrations of Triacontanol hormone (TRIA) on the infestation by Duranta aphid, <em>Aphis</em> <em>durantae</em> Theobald (Homoptera: Aphididae) and<em> Tetranychus urticae</em> Koch (Fam: Tetranychidae) under glasshouses conditions. This study was carried out at two locations (Governorates), El-Orman Garden (Giza Governorate) and International Garden (Alexandria Governorate) throughout 2018 season.<br /> Three treatments (concentrations) of Triacontanol hormone were done in both the two locations, small concentration (25ppm), medium concentration (45ppm) and high concentration (65ppm), beside fourth treatment which did not treat with any hormone (control). Duranta plants which treated with a small concentration of (TRIA) (25ppm) were lower infestation by both <em>A. durantae</em> and <em>T. urticae</em> comparing to control. Duranta plants which treated with a medium concentration of (TRIA) (45ppm) were had no significant effect on the infestation by the two pests compared to control. On the other hand, duranta plants which treated with a high concentration of (TRIA) (65ppm) were higher infestation by both the two pests comparing to control.<br /> From obtained results we can recommend using Triacontanol hormone (TRIA) on the Integrated Pest Management (I.P.M) programs by doses showed at this study. Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Some Entomopathogenic Fungi on the Greater Wax Moth Larvae, Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: galleriidae)41554299010.21608/eajbsa.2019.42990ENShoukry I.FزFaculty of Science - Zagazig UniversityAhmed F.AوFaculty of Science - Zagazig UniversityKhater K.S.Faculty of Science - Zagazig UniversityEl-lakwah S .F.Plant Protection Research Institute, Dokki, Giza, EgyptAbd-Elmonem H.M.Plant Protection Research Institute, Dokki, Giza, EgyptJournal Article20190613The present study designed to investigate the effect of three entomopathogenic fungi (EPF), <em>Beauveria bassiana </em>(Biovar)<em>,</em> <em>Trichoderma</em> <em>album</em> (Biozed) and <em>Metarhizium anisopliae</em> (Bioranza) on greater wax moth <em>Galleria mellonella </em>larvae. The results revealed that the LC<sub>25 </sub>values of <em>T. album, M. anisopliae </em>and<em> B. bassiana</em> against <em>G. mellonella</em> larvae were 14.08, 44.20 and 57.82 ppm, respectively. The LC<sub>50</sub> were 104.03, 252.55 and 389.05 ppm, respectively for the same biocides.<em> T. album </em>was the most toxic biocide for controlling <em>G. mellonella</em> larvae, While <em>B. bassiana </em>was the least toxic one. The slope of the tested compounds was 0.78, 0.89 and 0.81 for <em>T. album, M. anisopliae </em>and<em> B. bassiana</em>, respectively. The toxicity index of the tested compounds was 24.35 & 26.74 & 31.85 and 41.18, respectively. On the other hand, the relative potency of the three tested compounds at LC<sub>25</sub> and LC<sub>50</sub> were 1.31 & 1.54 and 4.11 & 3.74 fold for both <em>M. anisopliae</em> and <em>T. album</em> compared to 1.00 fold in case of <em>B. bassiana</em>. The results showed that the cumulative mortality percentages of <em>G. mellonella </em>larvae treated with the three products can be arranged according to the most efficient compounds 47.61, 41.52 and 39.67%, respectively for <em>T. album,</em> <em>M. anisopliae</em> and <em>B. bassiana</em> compared to control. Also, the results indicated that three tested biocides have a significant effect on some biological aspects of <em>G. mellonella</em> larvae. <em>B. bassiana</em> was the most effective biocide on larval and pupal duration, pupal mortality, pupal weight and sex ratio percentages. While, treatment with <em>M. anisopliae</em> reduced male longevity, and the malformation percentages recorded as 27.35% compared to control. But, <em>T. album</em> had the most toxic effect on accumulative larval mortality, pupation percentages, pupal duration and significantly decreased the female sex ratio than control. The three tested biocides had an effect on some biochemical parameters of <em>G. mellonella</em> larvae. The activity of amylase enzyme had a significantly decreased effect after five periods of treatment compared to control. A significant increase in relative activity in protease enzyme was recorded after treatment with the three EPF. A fluctuation in the enzyme activity of transaminase enzymes, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) was estimated. There was also a significant reduction in total protein content. Results cleared that, significantly increased gradually in total lipid up to ten days after treatments. The results indicated that the tested bio-products can be used in honey bee colonies as a strategy to control <em>G. mellonella</em> larvae as one of the components of biological control programs. Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801A morphotaxonomic album of phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of Egypt57774518410.21608/eajbsa.2019.45184ENSanaa A.El SattarResearch and Training Center on Vectors of Diseases, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptHany A.KamalResearch and Training Center on Vectors of Diseases, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptBahira M.El SawafDepartment of Entomology, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo, EgyptJournal Article20190623 Leishmaniases are endemic in Egypt. The sand fly vectors have been incriminated. An album for the sand fly fauna was based on slide-mounted specimens from the archive of the Research and Training Center on Vectors of Diseases, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. The sand fly specimens originated from several surveys conducted in different parts of Egypt over 20 years. The album presented twenty species of the genera <em>Phlebotomus</em> and <em>Sergentomyia</em>. These were presented in 68 photos in 18 plates. Nine species of the genus <em>Phlebotomus</em> were reported <em>P. papatasi</em>, <em>P. bergeroti, P. langeroni</em>, <em>P. orientalis</em>, <em>P. major</em>, <em>P. arabicus</em>, <em>P. kazeruni</em>, <em>P. sergenti</em> and <em>P. alexandri </em>and eleven of the genus <em>Sergentomyia</em>, <em>S. squamipleuris,</em> <em>S. palestinensis</em>, <em>S. fallax</em>, <em>S. cincta</em>, <em>S. schwetzi</em>, <em>S. taizi</em>, <em>S. theodori</em>, <em>S. tiberiadis</em>, <em>S. christophersi</em>, <em>S. clydei</em> and <em>S. adleri</em>.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Taxonomic Studies of Family Nitidulidae (Coleoptera) Except Cypocephalinae In Egypt79934582710.21608/eajbsa.2019.45827ENAli A.ElgharbawyZoology Department, Faculty of Science, Al Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, EgyptMohamed K.AbiedDepartment of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo EgyptJournal Article20190626The taxonomy of Family Nitidulidae has received little attenuation; all previous studies were limited to descriptions of new species and lists with general notes of some species. In the present work, eleven Egyptian species belonging to four subfamilies and sex genera were taxonomically studied. Keys to the subfamilies, genera and species of family Nitidulidae. The diagnostic characters, synonyms, local geographical distribution and illustrations are given to the species.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Deteriorated Adult Performance and Reproduction of the Greater Wax Moth, (Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by the Honey Bee Apitoxin951084582810.21608/eajbsa.2019.45828ENKaremGhoneimDepartment of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.TananiMDepartment of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptHamadahKhDepartment of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptAbdel-KhaliqA.Department of Economic Entomology, Desert Research Center, Cairo, EgyptEmamD.Department of Zoology and Entomology, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, EgyptJournal Article20190702The greater wax moth, <em>Galleria mellonella</em> is an important pest of wax combs of the honey bee in the world. The current investigation aimed to assess the effects of Apitoxin on the most important adult life parameters and reproduction of this pest. The freshly ecdysed 3<sup>rd</sup> instar larvae were treated with a series of Apitoxin concentrations (4000, 2000, 1000, 500, 250, 125 ppm) <em>via</em> the artificial diet. The present results can be summarized as follows. The adult emergence was slightly blocked only at the higher three concentration levels. Apitoxin failed to affect both adult survival and morphogenesis. The total longevity was significantly shortened, in a dose-dependent course. The ovarian maturation (pre-oviposition) period was prolonged, except the highest one at which this period was slightly shortened, as an odd datum. The reproductive life-time (oviposition period) was remarkably shortened, in no certain trend. Also, the post-oviposition period was considerably shortened. Apitoxin exerted a diverse action on the reproductive efficiency of adult females since the oviposition rate was enhanced or inhibited, depending on the concentration, but in no certain trend. Both fecundity and fertility had been significantly reduced, in a dose-dependent course. The incubation period was considerably prolonged in a dose-dependent manner.Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Effect of Watering Practice on the Infestation Severity of Fig Tree Borer, Trichoferus griseus (Fabricius), Under the Rainfed Agriculture Conditions1091154610710.21608/eajbsa.2019.46107ENImam I.AhmedPlant Protection Department, Desert Research Center, Cairo, EgyptJournal Article20190704 Fig tree borer, <em>Trichoferus</em> <em>griseus</em> (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), is one of the very dangerous pests of fig trees at the Egyptian Northwestern coast. The prevailing environmental conditions at this coastal area (low precipitation, rainfed agriculture, soil salinity and hot summer season) support the population buildup of this pest to induce inestimable infestation. The current study aims to quantify the severity of the infestation of fig tree borer under the different soil moisture contents (moist and non-moist sites) and to estimate the influence of fig trees watering practice on the survival of <em>Trichoferus</em> larvae. Significant variation has been detected by comparing the mean infestation incidence between both sites on the monthly and annual levels. Under the annual watering practice, barely fluctuation in the counted numbers of exit holes was recorded through the study period, which, in turn, reflected on the corrected infestation percentages that recorded a noticeable reduction (2.04%) in 2018 year compared with the previous years. Rising moisture content in the internal fig tissues may hinder the colonization capability of <em>Trichoferus</em> larvae. The continuity of annual watering practice could affect <em>Trichoferus</em> infestation, especially when engaged in the integrated program dedicated to combating this pest..Egyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Taxonomic Revision of Subfamily Ocladiinae (Coleoptera: Brachyceridae) in Egypt1171244610910.21608/eajbsa.2019.46109ENWedad A.AtwaZoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, (Girls branch), Al-Azhar UniversityManal E. A.El-ShaierZoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, (Girls branch), Al-Azhar UniversityFatma Z.HamedZoology and Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, (Girls branch), Al-Azhar UniversityJournal Article20190706The gathered information indicated that subfamily Ocladiinae represented in Egypt by seven species within a single genus, <em>Ocladius</em> Schöenherr, 1825. The species of genus <em>Ocladius</em> (Coleoptera: Brachyceridae) received little attention in Egypt and the Palearctic region. Diagnoses to facilitate the identification of the subfamily and the genus were provided. Seven species of genus <em>Ocladius</em> kyed and illustrated to facilitate the accurate identification of the studied species. Taxonomic status of all categories were revived and updated according to most recent taxonomic cataloguesEgyptian Society of Biological SciencesEgyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology1687-880912420190801Dynamics of Aphids on Pepper Plant Depending on Its Natural Enemy Coccinella Algerica Kovar, 1977 at Bioresources Station (Biskra, Algeria)1251334619710.21608/eajbsa.2019.46197ENRahmouniI Malika1. Mohamed Khider University of Biskra, Faculty of Exact Sciences and Sciences of Nature and Life. Department of Agronomic Sciences. Biskra-Algeria.
2. Scientific and technical Research center on the Arid Regions C.R.S.T.R.A. Biskra, AlgeriaBelhamraMohamedLaboratory diversity of ecosystems and dynamics of production systems agriculture in arid zones, university Mohamed Khider. Department of Agricultural Sciences. Biskra; AlgérieBen Salah M.KamelScientific and technical Research center on the Arid Regions C.R.S.T.R.A. Biskra, AlgeriaJournal Article20190603 The importance of the damage caused by aphids on Solanaceae crop in greenhouse has stimulated the present research, regarding the monitoring of the aphid dynamics on the pepper in greenhouse according to its agent of spontaneous regulation within a framework of biological control.<br /> This study permit to follow the fluctuations in the aphid populations, as well as those of their predator ladybug <em>Coccinella algerica</em> knowing that period of aphid activity (extends from March until the beginning of May) correlated with the period of activity of <em>Coccinella algerica</em> (which extends between the months of March until mid-June).