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Braconidae of the Middle East (Hymenoptera)
Taxonomy, Distribution, Biology, and Biocontrol Benefits of Parasitoid Wasps
1st Edition - May 24, 2022
Editors: Neveen S. Gadallah, Hassan Ghahari, Scott Richard Shaw
Paperback ISBN:9780323960991
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eBook ISBN:9780323961127
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Braconidae of the Middle East (Hymenoptera): Taxonomy, Distribution, Biology, and Biocontrol Benefits of Parasitoid Wasps provides the latest and most comprehensive knowledge of parasitoid wasp species. The highest concentration of these species is native to, or found in, the Middle East. This book covers the distribution of these species across the Palearctic region and their widespread global benefits as natural biocontrol agents. Each chapter covers a braconid subfamily, providing introductory information on its biology and phylogeny, total number of species, global distribution, and how they can be used to control pests and invasive insect species.
In addition, this book discusses the importance of integrated pest management, specifically how Braconidae can be used for one-time or repeated introduction to natural enemies in suppressing pest populations. Finally, each chapter offers an illustrative key for readers to visualize and identify each species.
Offers braconid taxonomy, biology, phylogeny and host-parasitoid relationships
Provides illustrated identification keys to visualize and identify each species
Includes global distribution of braconids in other regions
Discusses braconid benefits as natural biocontrol agents
Researching and practicing entomologists, specifically those interested in the role of insects as a form of biological control. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in entomology
Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. Introduction to the Braconidae of the Middle East
Key to the subfamilies of Braconidae in the Middle East
Introduction
Chapter 2. Subfamily Agathidinae Haliday, 1833
Introduction
Key to genera of the subfamily Agathidinae in the Middle East (modified from Sharkey et al., 2009)
List of species of the subfamily Agathidinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 3. Subfamily Alysiinae Leach, 1815
Introduction
Key to genera of the subfamily Alysiinae of Iran (modified from Tobias & Jakimavicius, 1986)
List of species of the subfamily Alysiinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 4. Subfamily Aphidiinae Haliday, 1833
Introduction
Key to genera of the subfamily Aphidiinae of the Middle East (modified from Rakhshani et al., 2019)
List of species of the subfamily Aphidiinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 5. Subfamily Brachistinae Foerster, 1863
Introduction
List of species of the subfamily Brachistinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 6. Subfamily Braconinae Nees von Esenbeck, 1811
Introduction
Key to the genera of the subfamily Braconinae in the Middle East (modified from Quicke, 1987—based on females)
List of species of the subfamily Braconinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 7. Subfamily Cardiochilinae Ashmead, 1900
Introduction
Key to genera of the subfamily Cardiochilinae in the Middle East (modified from Dangerfield et al., 1999)
List of species of the subfamily Cardiochilinae recorded in the Middle East
List of species of the subfamily Rogadinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 31. Subfamily Sigalphinae Haliday, 1833
Introduction
Key to genera of the subfamily Sigalphinae of the Middle East (modified from Tobias et al., 1995)
List of species of the subfamily Sigalphinae recorded in the Middle East
Conclusion
Introduction
Chapter 32. Diversity of Braconidae in the Middle East with an emphasis on Iran
Conclusions
Appendix
Appendix 1. List of Braconidae (Hymenoptera) of Iran
Index
No. of pages: 612
Language: English
Published: May 24, 2022
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780323960991
eBook ISBN: 9780323961127
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Neveen S. Gadallah
Dr. Neveen Samy Gadallah is a Professor of Entomology at Cairo University. She received her PhD from Cairo University. Her research expertise is in taxonomy and classification, insect morphology, and hymenopterous insects particularly.
Affiliations and expertise
Entomology Department, Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Egypt
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Hassan Ghahari
Dr. Hassan Ghahari is an Associate Professor of Entomology and the Head of the Plant Protection Department at the Shahre Rey Branch of the Islamic Azad University. Previously he received his MSc in Entomology of the Isfahan University of Technology and then his PhD in Entomology from the Islamic Azad University. He has published extensively on hymenopterous insects, particularly Braconidae.
Affiliations and expertise
Associate Professor of Entomology and Head of the Plant Protection department, Shahre Rey Branch of the Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Scott Richard Shaw
Dr. Scott Shaw is a Professor of Entomology and Insect Museum Curator at the University of Wyoming. He received his PhD in Systematic Entomology from the University of Maryland College Park. His research expertise includes insect biology, insect biodiversity, classification morphology, evolution, and tropical ecology.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, University of Wyoming, USA