A5049469853- Plant and animal studies
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Malaria Research and Control
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
National Museums of Kenya
2011-2024
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
2015-2024
Smithsonian Institution
2014-2024
National Museum of Natural History
2014-2023
Heritage Malta
2020
Entomological Society of America
2019
Texas A&M University
2005-2009
Kenya Medical Research Institute
1990-1996
United States Army Medical Research Directorate - Africa
1991-1996
University of Notre Dame
1987-1992
North American strains of Aedes albopictus , an Asian mosquito recently introduced into the Western Hemisphere, exhibit photoperiodic sensitivity and cold-hardiness characteristics similar to originating from temperate zone Asia. Trade statistics for used tire imports, most likely mode introduction, also indicate a north origin. important vector dengue potential many other arboviral diseases, may therefore have capability infesting much America.
An updated revision of Afrotropical Dryinidae is presented. Nine subfamilies, 23 genera and 430 species (including 60 new species) are treated. Six species-level synonymies three combinations proposed. Descriptions, geographic distribution, known hosts, natural enemies type material each presented, together with illustrations the main morphological characters keys to species. A complete list references concerning their hosts provided. The following described: Anteon ambrense, sp. nov....
A new cricket of the genus Scapsipedus is described from Kenya. The distribution, acoustic behavior, including call and courtship song, mitochondrial sequences, data on biology that species are given. This edible a very promising for mass production food feed.
Five new species belonging to Dirhinus Dalman are described: D. quadrhinus Delvare sp. nov., gigasetosus kambae maasaii nov. and leakeyorum These belong the newly defined characterized group, included in subgenus of Dalman. Evidence for this taxonomic placement is provided despite distinctive morphology exhibited by relevant species. The himalayanus, claviger, anthracia hesperidum groups, also Dirhinus, similarly lists described provided. A key females group given. phylogeny genus especially...
Eniacomorpha hermetiae Delvare sp. n. (Hymenoptera, Chalcididae, Dirhininae), reared from pupae of black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diptera, Stratiomyidae), is described and illustrated Africa compared with other similar species newly considered as forming the ehrhorni species-group within Girault, 1915. The parasitic wasp may have a negative impact on efforts to mass produce BSF in feed supplement for domestic animals. removed synonymy under Dirhinus Dalman,...
ABSTRACT Capturing phylogenetic signal from a massive radiation can be daunting. The superfamily Chalcidoidea is an excellent example of hyperdiverse group that has remained recalcitrant to resolution. are mostly parasitoid wasps until now included 27 families, 87 subfamilies and as many 500,000 estimated species. We combined 1007 exons obtained with Anchored Hybrid Enrichment 1048 Ultra-Conserved Elements (UCEs) for 433 taxa including all extant over 95% 356 genera chosen represent the vast...
Abstract Chalcidoidea are mostly parasitoid wasps that include as many 500 000 estimated species. Capturing phylogenetic signal from such a massive radiation can be daunting. is an excellent example of hyperdiverse group has remained recalcitrant to resolution. We combined 1007 exons obtained with Anchored Hybrid Enrichment 1048 ultra‐conserved elements (UCEs) for 433 taxa including all extant families, >95% subfamilies, and 356 genera chosen represent the vast diversity superfamily....
This paper describes five new Ceratitis species from the eastern and southern parts of Afrotropical Region: C. (Pterandrus) quilicii De Meyer, Mwatawala & Virgilio sp. nov.; (Ceratalaspis) pallidula taitaensis Meyer Copeland sawahilensis flavipennata nov. Their relationships with closely allied within their respective subgenera are discussed where appropriate, diagnostic characters given. DNA barcodes provided for all species. In addition, hitherto unknown male (Pardalaspis) serrata 1996...
The genus Tanaostigma is newly recorded from the Afrotropical region and three new species are described: lasallei van Noort sp. nov. (South Africa), mulu (Kenya) ukumbusho (Kenya). We provide comprehensive images of holotypes an illustrated identification key to African species. New country distribution records provided for Tanaostigmodes tambotis Prinsloo & LaSalle, 1995. All presented here as well supplementary online keys available on...
Abstract The mining bees (Andrenidae) are a major bee family of over 3000 described species with nearly global distribution. They particularly significant component northern temperate ecosystems and critical pollinators in natural agricultural settings. Despite their ecological evolutionary significance, our knowledge the history Andrenidae is sparse insufficient to characterize spatiotemporal origin phylogenetic relationships. This limits ability understand diversification dynamics that led...
Journal Article Geographic Distribution, Host Fruit, and Parasitoids of African Fruit Fly Pests Ceratitis anonae, cosyra, fasciventris, rosa (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Kenya Get access Robert S Copeland, Copeland Department Entomology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843International Centre Insect Physiology Ecology, Box 30772, Nairobi, Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar A Wharton, Wharton 77843 Quentin Luke, Luke East Herbarium, National...
To study the relationship of Mediterranean fruit fly or medfly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), to native plant hosts in an area within its original home range, fruits were sampled diverse areas Kenya from 1999 2001. Sampling effort was concentrated and around forested coastal, central highland, western highland habitats. Medflies reared 55 species plants, 51 them indigenous; 46 these represent previously unknown Africa. Fruits infested by C. collected all sites, east west Gregory Rift...
Feeding behavior was compared between infected and uninfected field-collected groups of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato An. funestus from western Kenya. A significantly greater percentage (81%) Plasmodium falciparum-infected s.l. females probed on experimental hosts (hamsters) than did (38%). Among those that initiated probing, there no effect infection status the ability to take a bloodmeal. more often (mean = 4.0) for longer time 277 sec) their counterparts 2.4 probes mean probing 214 sec)....
A remarkable new eucoiline genus and species, Muhaka icipe, is described herein. The clearly a Kleidotomini, but distinguished from other genera in the tribe by unique head scutellar morphology. belongs to ‘wedge-head’-syndrome group of species that, date, Afrotropical eucoilines. reminiscent Stentorceps Quinlan Nanocthulhu Buffington, readily these genera. was collected threatened kaya (sacred forest) coastal Kenya. biological importance this forests, as well their protection,...
Abstract Arabica coffee was sampled from two sites in the central highlands of Kenya (Rurima, Ruiru) and one site on western side Rift Valley (Koru). Three species ceratitidine Tephritidae, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), C . rosa Karsch Trirhithrum coffeae Bezzi, were reared highlands, an additional species, anonae Graham, recovered western-most site. Ten parasitic Hymenoptera these tephritids. The parasitoid assemblage dominated by koinobionts. Eight are koinobiont endoparasitoids, but...
Before the invasion of fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda into Africa, smallholder farmers had been using indigenous practices such as applying fish soup to plants manage stemborer pests. Although have since begun adapting this practice against FAW, no attempt has made scientifically evaluate practice. Therefore, we assessed efficacy maize that were artificially infested with FAW under semi-field conditions. Our results showed foliar damage is inversely correlated concentration a and...
Abstract The predominantly Afrotropical fruit fly genus Ceratitis contains many species of agricultural importance. Consequently, quarantine is a major concern for governmental regulatory agencies. Although diagnostic keys exist identification all described species, these tools are based on adult characters. Flies intercepted at ports entry usually immatures, and cannot be diagnosed larval morphology. To facilitate pests entry, this study explores the utility DNA-based select group related...
The promotion of edible insects, including saturniid caterpillars as potential food source is widely gaining momentum. They are adequately rich in nutrients such proteins, amino acids, fatty and micronutrients. Despite saturniids being a traditional with economic benefits, information on their diversity, host plants distribution Africa lacking, which this study seeks to address. Edible were characterized using specific primers (LepF1/LepR1 3F_KIM_F/1R_KIM_R, respectively). Maximum entropy...
We present host records for the following Afrotropical Tortricidae reared from fruit in Kenya : Idiothauma nr africanum Walsingham, Paraccra mimesa Razowski, Apotoforma uncifera Eugnosta percnoptila (Meyrick), Phtheochroa aarviki Razowski & Brown, Actihema hemiacta Choristoneura dinota occidentalis (Walsingham), Procrica ophiograpta Metamesia episema (Diakonoff), Epichoristodes acerbella (Walker), Cryptaspasma phycitinana Aarvik, subtilis Diakonoff complex, caryothia (Meyrick) n. sp.,...
Anaplasmosis, caused by infection with bacteria of the genus Anaplasma , is an important veterinary and zoonotic disease. Transmission ticks has been characterized but little known about non-tick vectors livestock anaplasmosis. This study investigated presence spp. in camels northern Kenya whether hematophagous camel ked, Hippobosca camelina acts as a vector. Camels ( n = 976) > 10,000 keds were sampled over three-year period species was determined PCR-based assays targeting...