@article { author = {Rasmy, Aly}, title = {The Witness was a Spider: Acarology in Criminology}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {1-2}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4900}, abstract = {}, keywords = {}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4900.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4900_d56f419ac2718f25e368b961dbffe3c8.pdf} } @article { author = {Abou El-Atta, Doaa Atta and Genena, Marwa and Osman, M.}, title = {Temperature Influence on Development and Life Table Parameters of the Acarid Mite, Caloglyphus manuri Eraky & Osman Reared on the Root-Knot Nematode, Meloidogyne sp.}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {3-7}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4901}, abstract = {The effect of temperature on the biology and life table of Caloglyphus manuri Eraky & Osman fed on egg masses of the root knot nematode, Meloidogyne sp. was determined at 20, 25 and 30 ºC. Its life cycle durated 13.50, 7.92 and 7.42 days for female and 12.65, 7.82 and 7.11 for male when fed at 20, 25 and 30ºC, respectively. Female life span averaged 40.70, 28.47 and 24.37 days; while that of male was 29.50, 26.22 and 16.41 days reared. The mean generation time (T) averaged 21.85,1 2.27 and 11.23 days; while the net reproductive rate (R0) value was 106.51, 94.53 and 58.16 at the aforementioned temperature, respectively. The net rate of natural increase (rm) was 0.213, 0.370 and 0.361 individual / ♀ / day, whereas the finite rate of increase (erm) averaged 1.23, 1.44 and 1.43 time / ♀ / day at 20, 25 and 35 ºC, respectively.}, keywords = {biology,life table parameters,Acaridae,Caloglyphus manure,Meloidogyne sp}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4901.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4901_293d64f53ba1973ead86fad06e70c1ac.pdf} } @article { author = {Omar, N. and Mohamed, O.}, title = {Effect of Different Prey Mites on the Biological Aspects and Life Table Parameters of the Cunaxid Mite, Cunaxa setirostris (Hermann) (Cunaxidae)}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {9-12}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4902}, abstract = {The effect of different preys on the biology, consumption rate and life table parameters of the predator, Cunaxa setirostris (Hermann) was investigated at 22±2°C and 75±5% R.H. C. setirostris was able to feed and complete its development on the three mite species Tetranychus urticae Kock, Tydeus californicus (Banks) and Eutetranychus africanus (Tucker). Predator female recorded the longest and the shortest life cycle, with larva and three nymphal stages within 31.5 and 23.9 days, when fed on E. africanus and T. californicus, respectively. The generation period ranged from 26.6 to 34.7 days when fed on T. californicus and E. orientalis, respectively. Its fecundity averaged of 52 and 18 eggs when fed on T. urticae and E. orientalis, respectively. The mean generation time (T) was (42.62, 38.62 and 48.54); the doubling time (DT) was (7.49, 7.42 and 4.31); the intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) and finite rate of increase (λ) were (0.09, 0.093 and 0.16) and (1.07, 1.08 and 1.04), respectively; while the net reproductive rate (Ro) was (24.35, 17.55 and 8.1); and gross reproductive rate (GRR) was (27.58, 22.01and 24.5) for C. siterostris fed on T. urticae, T. californicus and E. orientalis, respectively.}, keywords = {Cunaxa setirostris,biological aspects,life table parameters}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4902.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4902_cc684547bc63647d4f12136db14d3591.pdf} } @article { author = {Ebrahim, A. and Abdallah, A. and Halawa, A.}, title = {Potential of Neoseiulus californicus (Mc-Gregor) as a Biocontrol Agent of Panonychus citri (Mc-Gregor) (Phytoseiidae-Tetranychidae)}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {13-17}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4903}, abstract = {The life history and predation rate of the predatory mite, Neoseiulus californicus (Mc-Gregor) on the citrus red mite, Panonychus citri (Mc-Gregor) were studied under laboratory conditions at 25°C and 60–70% R.H. All movable stages of the predator were able to devour all different stages of P. citri. Average consumption rates of eggs, larvae, protonymphs, deutonymphs and adult males and females of P. citri by the predator larva were 0.8 ±0.71, 0.7 ±0.32, 0.5 ±0.40, 0.3 ±0.23, 0.2 ±0.10 and 0.3 ±0.23 prey individuals, respectively. These values increased with predator development from protonymph to adult. The predator adult female devoured 7.8 ±1.12, 7.5 ±0.86, 5.0±1.30, 3.7 ±0.86, 2.5±3.20 and 5.1 ±0.86 prey individuals; while those for male were 5.5 ±0.72, 5.5 ±0.86, 4.3 ±1.40, 3.6 ±0.86, 3.0 ±2.4 and 4.0 ±0.86 prey individuals for the previous prey stages, respectively. Thus, the predator adult female ate more than any other stage. In addition, the eggs and larvae, compared to other stages of P. citri, were the most consumed by all different predator stages; this raised the predator fecundity unlike the adult stage of the prey. Predation rate, life cycle, and oviposition periods varied depending on prey stages. The intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) was higher on prey immatures and eggs than on prey adult females, which were 0.149, 0.092 and 0.042, respectively. Results indicated the effectiveness of N. californicus as an important biological control agent against P. citri.}, keywords = {Neoseiulus californicus,Development,life table,predation,Citrus red mite,Panonychus citri}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4903.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4903_ec747b96339a0a7f6738a1afbd75c189.pdf} } @article { author = {Mesbah, Amira and Omar, N.}, title = {Predator-Prey Preferences and Life-Table-Parameters of Cheletogenes ornatus (Canestrini & Fanzago) to Red Palm Mite Raoiella indica Hirst and Date Scale-Insect Parlatoria blanchardii (Targ.)}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {19-23}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4904}, abstract = {The mite, Cheletogenes ornatus (C.&F.) was reared on three different types of food, eggs and immatures of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), and crawlers of date-scale-insect, Parlatoria blanchardii (Targ.) at laboratory conditions (15± 2°C and 50±5% R.H.). This study showed that female predator had two nymphal stages; while the male had only one. The predatory mite was noted under date-scale insects at date-palm-trees with a high numbers. The population of predator increased following the increase of the tenuipalpid mite, R.indica during in October to February. The results showed that high capacity of predator population growth revealed the high ability of the predator to suppress R.indica and P. blanchardii populations on date palm. Predation potential was greatest for larvae, followed by protonymphs, then deutonymphs. Predator consumed an average of 106.8 &158.2 preys for male and female during its life span, respectively. Cannibalism was noticed when food was absent. The mean generation time (T) of the predatory mite, C. ornatus was significantly affected by the type of food. The longest time needed for one generation (21.23) times was recorded when mite fed on crawlers of date-scale-insect, whereas the shorter period was (18.65) days when fed on eggs of R. indica. The population of predator had capacity to double (DT) every (3.38, 3.48 and4.01 times) within a single generation when fed on the three different types of food, respectively. Eggs of R. indica was the most preferable food compared with those tested as it recorded the highest value of (rm) 0.205 .It was clear that Finite rate of predator increase (λ) had capacity to multiply about (1.227; 1.219; 1.189) times/female/day and Gross reproductive rate (GRR) was (59.16; 55.99 and 49.22) times/female/day when reared on the three different foods, respectively.}, keywords = {Cheletogenes ornatus,life table parameters,Biocontrol,date-palm-trees,Raoiella indica,Parlatoria blanchardii}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4904.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4904_e0041618fd9e6c16f9f1389524d89416.pdf} } @article { author = {Mohamed, Azza and Mohamed, A. and El-Zoghby, I.}, title = {First Record and Re-description of Tenuipalpus eriphyoides Baker (Acari: Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae) in Egypt}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {25-28}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4905}, abstract = {The tenuipalpid mite, Tenuipalpus eriophyoides is recorded for the first time in Egypt. Moreover, re-description for males and females collected on leaves of palm trees is provided.}, keywords = {Tenuipalpus eriphyoides,Morphology}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4905.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4905_29c5de4ec29a1b26c12396d2cb077947.pdf} } @article { author = {Mesbah, Amira}, title = {Mites Inhabiting Date Palm Trees and their Dynamics with Reference to Reproduction and Life Table Parameters of Raoiella indica Hirst (Tenuipalpidae) at Three Different Temperatures}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {29-38}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4906}, abstract = {Twenty six mite species in 22 genera and 17 families were collected from date palm trees in two Egyptian Governorates during 2012 and 2013. Population dynamics of mites associated with date palm leaves were reported. Biological aspects of Raoiella indica on leaves of Phoenix dactylifera L. were studied under laboratory conditions of 15, 20 and 25±2°C and 60 ± 5% RH. Feeding at 15± 2°C significantly prolonged predator longevity (42.38 & 37.26 days), for females& males, respectively and caused a higher rate of fertility averaged 96 egg through an average oviposition period of 28 day. Life table parameters showed that the highest intrinsic rate of natural increase (rm) was reached as 0.149 at 20°C, respectively. This range of temperature was considered as the optimal range for this mite. Lower rm value as 0.115 was obtained at 15°C. Time for population doubling was determined as 6.05, 4.65 and 4.83 at studied temperatures, respectively.}, keywords = {date palm trees,Raoiella indica,life table parameters,Mite populations}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4906.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4906_9f8791b6d1890cc3ff4b59ab780d3152.pdf} } @article { author = {El-Sharabasy, H. and Bohibeh, M. and El-Bahrawy, A. and El-Kady, G.}, title = {Occurrence of Manure-Inhabiting Mites in Different Animal Sheds in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {39-42}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4907}, abstract = {The present study was conducted for one year (from February 2012 to January 2013) to survey mites inhabiting organic manures of some domestic animals (Buffalos, Cows, Sheep, Goats, Rabbits and Poultry) in Experimental Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia governorate. The study revealed the presence of 21 mite species, belonging to 16 families and 4 suborders (Acaridida, Actinedida, Gamasida and Oribatida). Dominance of the relative abundance and Shannon-Wiener index were calculated for mite communities. Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Shrank) was the dominant species within all manures examined. The poultry manure harbored the highest numbers of mite species (S = 13), while the rabbit manure harbored the lowest (S = 4). On the other hand, Macrocheles mascadomesticae (Scopoli), and Cheyltus malaccensis Oudemans, were the widespread species inhabiting most of the examined animal manurs.}, keywords = {organic manure,Mite fauna,animal sheds,Ismailia,Egypt}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4907.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4907_55ec1f5f90aa2e840b18ebc1cb26872c.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdallah, A. and Al-Azzazy, M. and Mowafi, M. and El-Saiedy, E. and Pastawy, M.}, title = {Control of the Two-Spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch on Kidney Bean and Pea Plants}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {43-48}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4908}, abstract = {The effect of the two predatory mite species Phytosiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot and Typhlodromips swirskii (Athias-Henriot), fungal entomopathogen, Beuvaria bassiana and the biochemical compound Abamectin (Vapcomic) were investigated against the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch on kidney bean (Paulista) and sugar snap pea (Snow wind) in a greenhouse at Behaira governorate during 2013 season. The average number of spider mite population was significantly different among the different treatments on Paulista (F 4,99= 39.025; P < 0.001; Table 1), and on Snow wind (F 4,99= 32.17; P < 0.001). The mean reduction percentage of spider mite populations on both plant varieties by P. persimilis was significantly the highest (95.2%), followed by treating with Vapcomic (90.0 %) and the fungus B. bassiana (84.8%); T. swirskii caused the least (71.9%). Thus, using P. persimilis to control the two spotted spider mite on the two plant varieties (Paulista and Snow wind) is recommended.}, keywords = {Tetranychus urticae,Phytosiulus persimilis,Typhlodromips swirskii,Beuvaria bassiana,Vapcomic}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4908.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4908_24e827ffd65945a04f2688a687c3fd82.pdf} } @article { author = {Abdel- Hafez, Hanan and khalil, A and El-Nenaey, H.}, title = {Toxicological and Biological Effects of Juvenile Hormone Mimic (JHM) Pyriproxyfen Against the Two Spotted Spider Mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae)}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {49-53}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4909}, abstract = {The present investigation was carried out to study the effect of Juvenile Hormone Mimic (JHM), Pyriproxyfen 10% EC on toxicological and biological aspects of the two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch under laboratory conditions. The effects of Pyriproxyfen on mortality, life cycle, duration period, adult longevity, ovipositional period and female fecundity were evaluated. Results indicated that the candidate compound exhibited direct contact toxicity against all the different developmental stages of T. urticae, but protonymphs were more susceptible than adult females. The LC50's were 4.21 and 4.36 ppm after 72 hr. post exposure for protonymphs and females, respectively. Also it had contact ovicidal activity influenced by egg age. 48-72 hr. eggs were significantly more sensitive than eggs of the other ages. According to LC50 values LC50's were 117.07, 7.95 and 2.91ppm for the three tested ages (0-24 hr, 24-48 hr and 48-72 hr old), respectively. Also, all the tested concentrations prolongated the incubation, larval, protonymphal and deutonymphal periods, but the maximum conc. level (10 ppm) produced the highest increase. Also, the longevity of males and females were increased, the highest increase was observed with 10 ppm, it produced 23.42 days/♀ and 18.5 days/♂ compared with 15.59 days/♀ and 15.92 days/♂ in the control. On the otherhand, oviposition periods were also influenced as concentration dependant response. The mean number of laid eggs/♀ were highly decreased as conc. increased, the highest decrease was observed with T. urticae females treated with conc. 10 ppm, it gave 14.17 eggs/♀ compared with 124 eggs/♀ in untreated females. Results suggest that JHM, pyriproxyfen could be a good alternative and interesting component in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for controlling TSSM, T. urticae and minimizing the usage of conventional pesticides.}, keywords = {Tetranychus urticae,Pyriproxyfen,biological aspects}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4909.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4909_c4c62e6fe1b012bba56339746e7976e1.pdf} } @article { author = {M, Metwally and M, Al-Azazzy and H., Abd El-Hady}, title = {Mites Associated with Coleoptera}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {55-58}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4910}, abstract = {The occurrence of mites associated with Coleoptera species was carried out at different locations of Egypt during three years (2009 - 2011). Thirty-eight mite species belonging to 2 orders, 4 suborders, 16 families and 29 genera were collected. Suborder Gamasida included 19 species of 12 genera and 6 families; suborder Actinedida of 12 species of 10 genera and 6 families; suborder Acaridida 6 species of 6 genera and 3 families and suborder Oribatida one species of one genus and one family.}, keywords = {Survey,Mites,Coleoptera}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4910.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4910_6edbee7f1ac87c5ecd9518dcd544faaa.pdf} } @article { author = {Aiad, A. and El-Saiedy, E. and Romeih, Aml}, title = {Susceptibility of Three Muskmelon Cucumis melo L. Cultivars to Infestation with Tetranychus urticae Koch}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {59-61}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4911}, abstract = {Experiments were conducted to evaluate the susceptibility of three muskmelon cultivars (Ananas France, Galia2 and Shahd2) to infestation with Tetranychus urticae Koch and its population fluctuation during two successive seasons (2012 and 2013) at Behira governorate. Galia2 cultivar was the most highly susceptible recording average of 97.16 and 100.3 mite moving stages and 86.38 and 74.20 eggs/leaf during the two successive seasons, respectively followed by Shahd2 cultivar recording 86.16 and 86.43 mite individuals during the two seasons, respectively. The lowest infestation was recorded on ananas france registering 41 and 39.40' during the two successive seasons respectively. Susceptibility of muskmelon cultivars to infestation with T. urticae may be affected by its chemical contents. Negative relationship occurring between motile mite infestation levels and total Alkloids; while no correlation for eggs with all components. Mite population reached its peak during April in the two successive seasons.}, keywords = {Tetranychus urticae,Muskmelon cultivars}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4911.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4911_64282eab1db65bae7caba2858a7fdfc1.pdf} } @article { author = {Romeih, Aml and El- Erkousousy, M. and Aiad, A.}, title = {The Spider Steatoda triangulosa Walckenaer as a Biocontrol Agent Against Tetranychus urticae Koch in Green Houses}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {63-66}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4912}, abstract = {Two levels of Steatoda triangulosa (25 and 50 individuals/ replicate) were released (one time); on 29th September 2005 at rate 50 individuals and on 20th April 2006 at a rate 25 individuals. For the first level of release, the pre-count in the releasing area with T. urticae was 12.1 individuals / leaf; while it was 12.9 individuals / leaf in (check). The number of T. urticae in the 1st release/ plot decreased gradually from 12.1 on 29th September to 8.03, 5.9, 5.03, 6.36 and 5.8 individuals / leaf on 6, 13, 20, 27 October and 3 November, respectively. T. urticae populations per check plot changed from 12.9 individuals / leaf on 29th September to 15.0, 22.9, 25.1, 31.6 and 54.7 individuals / leaf in the same dates, respectively. Percent reduction of T. urticae in 1st release plot increased gradually to reach 20, 65, 62, 62 and 80% on the previously mentioned days of October and November, respectively. For the second level of release, the pre-count in the releasing area with T. urticae was 7.7 individuals / leaf; while it was 6.7 individuals / leaf in (check). The number of T. urticae in the 1st release plot decreased gradually from 7.7 on 20th April to 6.4, 3.9, 3.4, 1.4 and 0.6 individuals / leaf on 30 May, the 10th, 20th, 30th June and 10th July, respectively. Compared to check plot, T. urticae populations changed from 6.7 individuals / leaf on 20th April to 11.3, 11.2, 18.9, 25.7 and 30.2 individuals / leaf on the same dates, respectively. In addition, the percent reduction of T. urticae increased gradually to reach 51.0, 69.0, 85.0, 95.0 and 81.0%, respectively.}, keywords = {Biocontrol,Steatoda triangulosa,Tetranychus urticae}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4912.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4912_5686afcaa0732e49588fd3637e0884a0.pdf} } @article { author = {Elhalawany, Ashraf}, title = {Aculops awadi, a replacement species name for Aculops acaciae Abou–Awad& Elsawi (Prostigmata: Eriophyidae)}, journal = {Acarines: Journal of the Egyptian Society of Acarology}, volume = {8}, number = {1}, pages = {67-67}, year = {2014}, publisher = {Egyptian Society of Acarology (J.E.S.A)}, issn = {1687-4633}, eissn = {2090-3790}, doi = {10.21608/ajesa.2014.4913}, abstract = {}, keywords = {}, url = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4913.html}, eprint = {https://ajesa.journals.ekb.eg/article_4913_04906a43c200079b9697e1f43e5963a1.pdf} }