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Life in the lab: unlocking the biology and laboratory rearing of the litchi moth, Cryptophlebia peltastica (Meyrick) (1921)
Cryptophlebia peltastica (Meyrick) (1921) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is an agricultural and economically important pest of litchis and macadamias in South Africa. …
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Life stage predatory performance and functional response of Nesidiocoris tenuis to Phthorimaea absoluta
The tomato leaf miner Phthorimaea (Tuta) absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is an important invasive pest native to South America that …
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Evaluation of the biocontrol potential of native Metarhizium (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) species against the false codling moth (Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick) on chilli peppers in Ghana
The false codling moth (FCM, Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick) is a major constraint on chilli pepper production and export in Ghana. …
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High ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) diversity revealed in Akagera National Park in eastern Rwanda
Ants represent a crucial component of terrestrial ecosystems owing to their roles in nutrient cycling, soil aeration and predation. However, …
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Role of developmental plasticity in tethered flight performance of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
This study investigated the effect of nutrition on development of wings and adult body condition of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), an …
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Host selection for the mass production of Trichogrammatoidea cryptophlebiae (Nagaraja, 1979) (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)
The generalist egg parasitoid Trichogrammatoidea cryptophlebiae (Nagaraja, 1979) (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) is mass-reared in South Africa on Thaumatotibia leucotreta (false codling …
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A checklist of the Dacinae (Diptera: Tephritidae) of South Africa
South Africa has a diverse assemblage of true fruit flies in the subfamily Dacinae (Diptera: Tephritidae). Amongst its members are …
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First conservation assessment of selected long-proboscid flies (Moegistorhynchus and Prosoeca, Diptera: Nemestrinidae) endemic to South Africa’s Cape region
Long-proboscid flies of the genera Moegistorhynchus and Prosoeca (Nemestrinidae) are charismatic nectar-feeding insects with several species considered to be keystone …
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Outbreaks of a native jewel beetle, Agrilus grandis (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), on commercial black wattle, Acacia mearnsii, plantations in South Africa
In early 2024, an outbreak of an unknown wood-borer was observed in Acacia mearnsii De Wild (black wattle) compartments in …
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Efficacy and adoption of neem-lime extract as seed and foliar treatments against African rice gall midge (Orseolia oryzivora) in rice production
The African rice gall midge (AfRGM), Orseolia oryzivora (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), is a major constraint to rice production in sub-Saharan Africa, …
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Afrotropical Culicoides (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae): description of Culicoides baltusi sp. n. and Culicoides theileri sp. n., two new species related to Culicoides brucei from southern Africa
The genus Culicoides Latreille is represented by 160 described species in the Afrotropical region. Evidence suggests that there may be …
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Assessment of arthropod diversity patterns in maize fields bordered by diverse cultivated refuge strips
The simplification of landscapes associated with monocrop agriculture reduces the availability of habitats for beneficial arthropods that provide essential ecosystem …
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The occurrence of the hover fly genus Eristalis Latreille, 1804 (Diptera: Syrphidae) in the Afrotropical region
The Afrotropical hover flies placed in the genus Eristalis Latreille, 1804 (Diptera: Syrphidae) are revised and the taxonomic history of …
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First records of the fruit pest Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in South Africa
Native to Southeast Asia, the fly Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), or Spotted Wing Drosophila, has become a major pest …
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First report of the ambrosia beetle, Amasa parviseta (Curculiondae: Scolytinae), in South Africa
Worldwide introductions of non-native bark and ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytinae) are increasing, with several species now capable of attacking living …
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Biological control agents and levels of parasitism of Agrotis segetum (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in grain production regions of South Africa
The management of the cutworm, Agrotis segetum (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is challenging since the larvae spend most of …
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Isolation, identification and pathogenicity of fungi isolated from mouthparts of coconut bug, Pseudotheraptus wayi Brown (Hemiptera: Coreidae) to litchis in South Africa
The coconut bug, Pseudotheraptus wayi, is a sap-feeding insect known to damage a wide range of host plants. Its feeding …
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Comparative utilisation of exotic and native Solanum (Solanaceae) species by Chnootriba hirta (Thunberg) (Coccinelidae), a native herbivorous ladybird
Chnootriba hirta (Thunberg) feeds on the foliage of several native Solanum species in South Africa, with occasional associations with introduced …
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Drier climatic conditions may lead to increased herbivorous insect pressure on a native tree, but not on an invasive competitor
In this study we assessed how an invasive tree (Acacia mearnsii) and an ecologically equivalent native species (Virgilia divaricata) interact …
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Multigene phylogeny of South African Anopheles mosquitoes
Mosquitoes substantially impact human and animal health as vectors of disease and consequently take a heavy toll on the economy. …
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