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Horia fabriciana Betrem 1929 (Meloidae: Nemognathinae: Horiini), new record for Israel
Full text linkA large and spectacular Afrotropical blister beetle Horia fabriciana Betrem, 1929, associated with the carpenter bee Xylocopa pubescens Spinola, 1838 (Hymenoptera: Apidae), is recorded here for the first time from Israel. This is the first record of the tribe Horiini and the genus Horia Fabricius, 1787 specifically from Israel, and the northernmost point of the distribution of these taxa.
To cite: Friedman, A.-L.-L. 2023. Horia fabriciana Betrem 1929 (Meloidae: Nemognathinae: Horiini), new record for Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 52: 51–55.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1044611
The first records of Amorphocephala coronata (Germar, 1817) and Amorphocephala piochardi (Bedel, 1878) (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea: Brentidae) in Iraq
Full text linkAmorphocephala coronata and A. piochardi are newly recorded from Iraq. A checklist and a key for the Brentidae species recorded from Iraq and a distribution map are given.
To cite: Orbach, E. & Khidhir Belbas, A.-Q. S. 2023. The first records of Amorphocephala coronata (Germar, 1817) and Amorphocephala piochardi (Bedel, 1878) (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea: Brentidae) in Iraq. Israel Journal of Entomology 52: 35–39.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1043247
A review of the saproxylic weevil subfamily Cossoninae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Israel
Full text linkNine species of the saproxylic cossonine weevils are recorded from Israel. A key to genera and species, as well as distributional and biological data are provided. The genera Melicius Alonso-Zarazaga, 2002 and Rhyncolus Germar, 1817 (represented by Melicius gracilis (Rosenhauer, 1856) and R. sculpturatus Waltl, 1839 correspondently) are recorded for the first time in Israel. Pseudomimus avocadi Folwaczny, 1972, described from Israel and previously considered as an endemic Israeli species of Afrotropical origin, is here considered a junior subjective synonym of Caulophilus oryzae (Gyllenhal, 1838), a widespread stored grain pest of Neotropical origin, which develops mainly in the rotten seeds of avocado, but also in wet and damaged stored products.
Friedman, A.-L.-L. 2023. A review of the saproxylic weevil subfamily Cossoninae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Israel. Israel Journal of Entomology 52: 75–96.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1062360
On the recent Northern European dispersion of Zelus renardii Kolenati (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) via human activity
Full text linkRecently, single specimens of the Nearctic bug species Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1856 were found in Denmark, Germany and the United Kingdom. Very likely, these specimens were introduced via human activity, especially the transport of fruits from the Mediterranean Region.
ZUSAMMENFASSUNG
Kürzlich wurden einzelne Exemplare der nearktischen Wanzenart Zelus renardii Kolenati, 1856 in Dänemark, Deutschland und dem Vereinigten Königreich gefunden. Sehr wahrscheinlich wurden diese Exemplare durch menschliche Aktivität eingeführt, insbesondere den Transport von Obst aus dem Mittelmeerraum.
Cite as: van der Heyden, T. 2021. On the recent Northern European dispersion of Zelus renardii Kolenati (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae) via human activity. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 43–46.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4730423
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The genus Phaestacoenitus Smits van Burgst (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Phrudinae) in Israel, with description of a new species and an identification key
Full text linkA review of the genus Phaestacoenitus Smits van Burgst, 1913 in Israel is presented. A new species, Ph. fuscipennis n. sp., is described and Ph. longicaudus n. stat. is recorded from Israel for the first time; both species are illustrated along with the type species of genus, Ph. demeyerei Smits van Burgst, 1913. All known Phaestacoenitus species are keyed.
Cite as: Kasparyan, D.R. & Kuslitzky, W.S. 2018. The genus Phaestacoenitus Smits van Burgst (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae: Phrudinae) in Israel, with discription of a new species and an identification key. Israel Journal of Entomology 48 (1): 41–47.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1284111
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Confirmed occurrence of Ploiaria domestica (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) in Cyprus
Full text linkThe presence of Ploiaria domestica Scopoli, 1786 (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) in Cyprus was considered doubtful. Hereby we report the first confirmed occurrence of this species in the island. Images of a living specimen and diagnostic characters for recognition of this species are provided. Whether this species has a native population in this island remains to be found.
Cite as: Hadjiconstantis, M. & Davranoglou, L.-R. 2018. Confirmed occurrence of Ploiaria domestica (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Emesinae) in Cyprus. Israel Journal of Entomology 48 (1): 63–67.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1299614
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Management of insect and mite pests with predaceous mites in open-field vegetable crops
Full text linkMites of the family Phytoseiidae (Acari) have been widely used to control vegetable pests in greenhouses, but less is known of their effectiveness in open field crops. Sweet potato whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), spider mites Tetranychus evansi (Baker & Pritchard) and T. urticae (Koch), and melon thrips Thrips palmi (Karny) are serious pests that cause economic damage to many vegetables crops. Predatory mites Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot and Neoseiulus californicus McGregor (Phytoseiidae) are used routinely to control these pests in greenhouse specialty crops and have shown potential in trials with open field eggplant and pepper in Florida. Here we report results from field experiments aimed at four specific objectives: (1) assess effectiveness on different host plants, (2) assess release time and the value of providing supplemental food for predaceous mites in the field, (3) compare results with mixtures of two predaceous mite species compared to rotations or single species releases, and (4) compare control obtained with predaceous mites to that of standard pesticides. All experiments were conducted on eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) with some also including zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.), cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L.) or pepper (Capsicum annuum L.).Notable reductions of target pests were observed with most treatments receiving releases of predacious mites soon after transplanting. Predacious mites persisted longer and control was more notable on eggplant, probably due to higher pest populations than on other crops tested. Although no effect on pest control was seen from pollen of Typha latifolia L. and dried fruit mite (Carpoglyphus lactis (L.)) applied as supplementary food just after planting, evidence for competitive interactions among mite species suggests its potential importance. Such competition was observed when both mites were released in a mixture although spider mite control appeared to improve when the two predators were released in succession. In contrast, broad mite and whitefly were best controlled by releases of A. swirskii alone. In general, biological control was more effective than chemical control for broad mites, comparable for spider mites but less effective for whiteflies. These results confirm earlier studies attesting to the effectiveness of these mites to control several key pests of fruiting vegetable crops while also indicating that more work is needed on the practical aspects of this strategy for open field crops.
RESUMEN
Los ácaros de la familia Phytoseiidae (Acari) son ampliamente utilizados para controlar plagas vegetales en invernaderos, pero su efectividad es menos conocida en cultivos de campo abierto. Mosca blanca de la batata Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), ácaro blanco Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), arañuelas Tetranychus evansi (Baker & Pritchard) y T. urticae (Koch), y trips del melón Thrips palmi (Karny) son plagas graves que causan daño económico a muchos cultivos de hortalizas. Los ácaros depredadores Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot y Neoseiulus californicus McGregor (Phytoseiidae) se usan rutinariamente para controlar estas plagas en cultivos especializados de invernadero, y han demuestrado su potencial en ensayos con berenjena y pimiento en campo abierto en Florida. Aquí informamos resultados de experimentos de campo dirigidos a cuatro objetivos específicos: (1) evaluar la efectividad en diferentes plantas hospedadoras, (2) evaluar el tiempo de liberación y el valor de proporcionar alimentos suplementarios para ácaros depredadores en el campo, (3) comparar resultados con mezclas de dos especies de ácaros depredadores en comparación con rotaciones o liberaciones de especies únicas, y (4) para comparar el control obtenido con los ácaros depredadores con el de los plaguicidas estándar. Todos los experimentos se realizaron en berenjena (Solanum melongena L.), algunos también incluyeron calabaza calabacín (Cucurbita pepo L.), melón cantalupo (Cucumis melo L.) o pimienta (Capsicum annuum L.). Se observaron reducciones notables de las plagas objetivo en la mayoría de los casos después de las liberaciones de ácaros depredadores poco después del trasplante. Los ácaros depredadores persistieron durante más tiempo, y el control fue más notable en la berenjena, probablemente debido a las poblaciones de plagas más altas que en otros cultivos. La evidencia de interacciones competitivas entre especies de ácaros sugiere su importancia potencial. Tal competencia se observó cuando ambos ácaros se liberaron en una mezcla, aunque el control de ácaros parecía mejorar cuando los dos depredadores fueron liberados en sucesión. Por el contrario, el ácaro blanco y la mosca blanca se controlaron mejor con liberaciones de A. swirskii en solitario. En general, el control biológico fue más efectivo que el control químico para los ácaros anchos, comparable para los ácaros araña pero menos efectivo para las moscas blancas. Estos resultados confirman la efectividad de estos ácaros como agentes de control biológico para varias plagas clave de cultivos de hortalizas.
Cite as: Stansly, Ph.A., Castillo, J.A., Tansey, J.A. & Kostyk, B.C. 2018. Management of insect and mite pests with predaceous mites in open-field vegetable crops. Israel Journal of Entomology 48 (2): 83–111. <published 28 June 2018>
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1299520
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The historical Chalcidoidea collection in the Museum of Zoology of the University of Athens, with two new records of Eucharitidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) for the Greek fauna
Full text linkThe historical collection of Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) deposited in the Museum of Zoology of the University of Athens is reviewed. Despite the small number and poor condition of specimens, two new records for the Greek fauna have been established: Eucharis (Psilogastrellus) punctata Förster, 1859 and Stilbula cyniformis (Rossi, 1792) (Eucharitidae). The collection constitutes an important part of the cultural heritage and holds some of the oldest—more than one century ago—Chalcidoidea specimens collected in Greece.
KEYWORDS: Biodiversity, Chalcidoidea, Eucharitidae, natural history collections, new records, the Balkans, Greece.
ΠΕΡΙΛΗΨΗ
Η ιστορική συλλογή των Chalcidoidea (Hymenoptera) που βρίσκεται κατατεθεμένη στο Μουσείο Ζωολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών επανεξετάζεται. Παρά το μικρό αριθμό και την κακή κατάσταση των δειγμάτων της, παρουσιάζονται δύο νέες καταγραφές για την Ελληνική πανίδα. Συγκεκριμένα, τα είδη Eucharis (Psilogastrellus) punctata Förster, 1859 και Stilbula cyniformis (Rossi, 1792) (Eucharitidae). Η συλλογή αποτελεί σημαντικό μέρος της πολιτιστικής κληρονομιάς μας και διατηρεί μερικά από τα παλαιότερα—πριν από περισσότερο από έναν αιώνα—δείγματα Chalcidoidea που συλλέχθηκαν στην Ελλάδα.
ΛΕΞΕΙΣ ΚΛΕΙΔΙΑ: Βιοποικιλότητα, Chalcidoidea, Eucharitidae, μουσειακές συλλογές φυσικής ιστορίας, νέες καταγραφές, Βαλκάνια, Ελλάδα.
Cite as: Koutsoukos, E. & Demetriou, J. 2021. The historical Chalcidoidea collection in the Museum of Zoology of the University of Athens, with two new records of Eucharitidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) for the Greek fauna. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 61–66.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4745916
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Vasiliy Dmitrievich Kravchenko (1953—2021)
Full text linkThe Israeli and international entomological community recently suffered a great loss, our dear friend and colleague, the lepidopterist, entomologist and ecologist, Dr Vasiliy Kravchenko (Vasya or Vasechka for his close friends), died prematurely after a long battle with cancer at the age of 68, without having accomplished his research and travel plans
Discovery of a new species of Dryinidae (Hymenoptera: Chrysidoidea) from the Republic of the Congo
Full text linkA new species, Dryinus lesianus n. sp., is described from the Republic of the Congo, Lesio-Louna Park. Changes to the key to the Afrotropical species of the genus Dryinus are provided.
RÉSUMÉ
Une nouvelle espèce, Dryinus lesianus, est décrite de la République du Congo. La clé des espèces Afrotropicales du genre Dryinus est changée.
MOTS-CLÉS: Hyménoptères, parasitoïdes, region Afrotropicale, République du Congo, clé d’identification, espèce nouvelle.
Cite as: Olmi, M., Capradossi, L. & Guglielmino, A. 2021. Discovery of a new species of Dryinidae (Hymenoptera: Chrysidoidea) from the Republic of the Congo. Israel Journal of Entomology 51: 35–41.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.4730134
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