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English :
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Predators of the red scale insect, Aonidiella : Auraivtii (Maskel) in Egypt
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Arabic :
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مفترسات الحشرة القشرية الحمراء في مصر
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| Abstract |
The red scale insect, Aonidiella aurantii (Maskell) (Homoptera: Diaspididae), is recorded as a dangerous pest all over Egypt. During the present work,9 species of predators were collected from samples of A. aurantii. The most important predator species are Chilocorus bipustulatus L:, Scymnus syriacus Muls and Pharoscymnus various Kirsch. Abundance of A. aurantii predators were evaluated in four locations in Egypt, representing various bioclimatic regions during two successive years 2004¬2005. In Beni-Suef Govemorate which is characterized by suitable conditions for predators of the red scale, A. aurantii, the average numbers of C. bipustulatus was 40 and 55 individualsl /50 citrus leaves during the first and second years, respectively. Maximum numbers reached 76 and 88 individuals/ 50 citrus leaves during, September 2004-2005, respectively.
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| Publication year |
2007
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| Pages |
49-58
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| Availability location |
معهد بحوث وقاية النباتات - 7 شارع نادى الصيد - الدقى - الجيزة
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| Organization Name |
Plant Protection Research Institute (PPRI)
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| serial title |
مجله الجمعية المصرية-الألمانية لعلم الحيوان
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| ISSN |
1110-5364
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| Agris Categories |
Protection of plants - General aspects
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AGROVOC
TERMS |
Aonidiella aurantii.
Chilocorus.
Coccoidea.
Predators.
Scymnus.
Surveying.
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Journal
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