A5012662388- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Forensic and Genetic Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Research on scale insects
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
Institut National de Criminalistique et de Criminologie
2012-2024
Institute of Natural Sciences
2008-2024
University of Liège
2012-2024
Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
1995-2024
University of Namur
2016
Association Pharmaceutique Belge
2012
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
2011
A revision of the Neotropical species braconid wasp genus Pedinotus Szépligeti and molecular characterization some based on COI mitochondrial DNA gene are provided. Twenty four new described: P. avispas sp. nov., bororo botocudo brunniventris cerdai daedalus dispar dominica elongatus glabroscutum guyanensis haliti intermedius maracas nigriceps nitidus nolli peruanus plaumanni propodealis rondoni subtristis szepligetii trinidad nov. Moreover, P .brasiliensis Szépligeti, 1902, columbianus...
A new genus, Cerritulus gen. nov., with type species, C. forticrura sp. are described from French Guiana based on a single specimen that is considerably distinct morphologically all known Neotropical genera. The genus only partially similar to the enigmatic, monotypic Asian genera Ceylonspathius Belokobylskij and Termitospathius Beloko-bylskij, whose species were collected inside termite nests. We provide colour pictures for of above three
Fly larvae living on dead corpses can be used to estimate post-mortem intervals. The identification of these flies is decisive in forensic casework and facilitated by using DNA barcodes provided that a representative comprehensive reference library available. We constructed local (Belgium France) 85 sequences the COI barcode fragment (mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene), from 16 fly species interest (Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Fanniidae). This was then evaluate ability two...
Abstract A new tribe of braconid wasps provisionally included in the Rhyssalinae, Laibaleini trib. nov., type genus Laibalea gen. nov. (type species enigmatica sp. nov.), from Kenya and Central African Republic, is described. molecular dataset, with emphasis on basally derived taxa based four gene fragments (28S D2–D3 expansion region, COI barcode, elongation factor 1-alpha 16S ribosomal DNA), was analysed both alone combination a morphological dataset. Molecular phylogenetic placement into...
ABSTRACT The standardized ‘Ants of the Leaf Litter’ protocol aims to facilitate use ground‐foraging and litter‐dwelling ants in biodiversity assessment monitoring programs. It was initially developed characterize assemblages from tropical rain forests is based on two main techniques: Winkler extractions pitfall traps. Here, we tested what extent this adapted dry affected by rainfall regime. Our 10 study sites were located along an aridity gradient (average annual rainfall: 350–1300mm) Gran...
Phormia regina (the black fly) is a common Holarctic blow fly species which serves as primary indicator taxon to estimate minimal post mortem intervals. It also major research model in physiological and neurological studies on insect feeding. Previous have shown sequence divergence of up 4.3% the mitochondrial COI gene between W European N American P. populations. Here, we DNA barcoded specimens from six 17 populations confirmed mean ca. 4% two continents, while within each continent was...
Eight species of Cheloninae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) are newly described: Ascogaster kibalensis Braet sp. nov., Chelonus(Chelonus) mayi & Rousse Chelonus (Microchelonus) madagasakarensis Chelonus(Microchelonus) matilei nov. merdicus Odontospha-eropyx gracilis O. leucocoxus and Phanerotomella erena They all from theMalagasy subregion several them share the presence spine-like apophyses on propodeum. This character is cate-gorized for future phylogenetic use. The genus Pachychelonus...
Abstract Forest decline and dieback are growing phenomena worldwide, resulting in severe, large‐scale degradation of the canopy. This can profoundly alter provision trophic resources microhabitats for canopy‐dwelling arthropods. In 2019, we assessed effect oak on community Hymenoptera. We selected 21 stands 42 plots, located three forests France, presenting contrasting levels decline. Insects were sampled at canopy level with green multi‐funnel flight‐interception traps. collected a...
The iconic fly Thyreophora cynophila has long attracted the interest of entomologists but, despite its re-discovery in Spain and France, biology is still poorly known. larvae puparium have been described detail but their feeding habits on large carcasses remain largely unknown. Here, we took advantage a carrion pile containing remains wild boar (Sus scrofa) red deer (Cervus elaphus) as well two cow (Bos taurus) to search for T. inside bones skulls. We document occurrence cerebral cavity dead...
The genus Stantonia Ashmead, 1904 is revised and an identification key for all the available described species provided. Phylogenetic analyses including excluding colour characters are presented results of various constrained used to assess statistically need taxonomic changes. These tests lead recognition that Bentonia van Achterberg, 1992, a derived group within two genera accordingly synonymized. status both Eleonoria Braet 2000 Orgilonia 1987, as valid also questionable but they were not...
Two new species, recently discovered in French Guiana, are described. Minanga angelus sp. n., is the second species from New World and first Neotropical species. Dentigaster brullei n. seventh described of genus. Identifications keys for both genera updated.
The Microgastrinae genus Prasmodon is revised and the following 16 new species are described: erenadupontae verhoogdenokus (authored by Braet Fernández-Triana), almasolisae, aureus, bobpoolei, bobrobbinsi, dondavisi, johnbrowni, masoni, mikepoguei, nixoni, paulgoldsteini, scottmilleri, silvatlanticus, subfuscus, tijucaensis Fernández-Triana Whitfield). greatest richness found in Amazon basin, but extends throughout rain forests of Central South America. Leaf-rolling webbing...
Four new species of Cheloninae wasps are described: Odontosphaeropyx bicoloratus Braet sp. nov. from Namibia and Tanzania, O. mkomaziensis Kittel Dentigaster ucayali giuglarisi French Guiana Peru. warana Fretey, 1997 syn. is recognised as a junior synonym D. barbarella Zettel, 1990. Updated keys to provided. New distribution records for ruficeps Cameron, 1910, tenuiventris 1990, brullei Sharkey, 2012 included.
We revised the Euphorinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) collected in Reunion Island (Indian Ocean). To date, only Chrysopophthorus hungaricus (Kiss) was reported there. This catalogue is updated to a total of nine species, six them being newly described: Centistes caloupile sp. nov., Cosmophorus merdiculus Leiophron sarahae yaeli Meteorus comonile and Syntretus massale nov. A key all euphorine species provided.
We provide here the first data regarding pupal weight evolution during stage, female fertility and life expectancy of species. At 22°C under a variable regime temperatures, egg-to-adult development time was an average 18.05 ± 0.72 18.47 0.67 days for females males, respectively, in control group. The stage represented 56.7% total development. from egg to adult duration were significantly longer males than females. measurement at start period revealed that pupae lighter male by nearly 20%....
Coelalysia nigriceps (Szépligeti, 1911) élevé au cours d'une étude forensique Cameroun, avec quelques observations sur sa biologie et synonymie (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Alysiinae). a été obtenu lors des élevages d'insectes nécrophages Cameroun. L'identité de son hôte possible est discutée pourrait être l'une espèces Calliphorides obtenues l'élevage. maculipes (Cameron, 1912) reconnu comme synonyme junior C. nigriceps. La d'Alysia camerunensis Enderlein, 1912, glossinophaga Turner, 1917,...