Morphological study and Seasonal Population Dynamics of Aleiodes carminatus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Cucurbits in Erbil province, Kurdistan Region-Iraq: Morphological study and Seasonal Population Dynamics of Aleiodes carminatus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

Hozan Qadir Hammamurad; Zewar Zainal Omar; Azhin   Pirbal; Muthanna Jamal Jawad; Nabeel Abdulkadir Mawlood

doi:10.63841/iue32632

Authors

Hozan Qadir Hammamurad Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3392-3850
Zewar Zainal Omar Department of Biology, College of Education- Shaqlawa, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9737-5057
Azhin Pirbal Salahaddin University – College of Agricultural Engineering Science – Dept. of Plant Protection Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0065-5230
Muthanna Jamal Jawad Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5902-3059
Nabeel Abdulkadir Mawlood Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8517-0416

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63841/iue32632

Keywords:

Morphological study, Aleiodes carminatus, Seasonal population, Cucurbitacea, Iraq

Abstract

The present work conducted in Grdarasha Field from Erbil province, Kurdistan Region/Iraq in April 2021 until August 2022. Aleiodes carminatus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Rogadinae) a new species in Iraq studied a detailed morphological description and seasonality population. The A. carminatus was used for biological control to manage larvae of lepidopterans. The samples were collected by hand picking, insect net and light traps through various plants of Cucurbitaceae (pumpkin, cucurbit and melon). The morphological study indicated that antenna consist of 38^th segments, brown-dark brown, 37^th antennomer oval shaped. The apex parts of mandibles have two denticles, outer denticle longer than the inner. Maxillary palps consist of 5 palpimers, the 5^th palpimer elongated oval shaped. Wings pale brown, stigma is like swelling. Spiculum gaster V-shaped, pale brown. Ovipositor needle-like. Some important parts were photographed. Date of collection, plant hosts, and localities have been illustrated. The molecular techniques confirmed the identity of the specimens, Aleiodes carminatus was first recorded in Iraq and submitted to GenBank with accession number OQ476362 Kafroshi 11. The works conducted was to study the ecologyof insects; the population size, and experiments were observed in the field during the autumn and spring seasons on cucurbit, pumpkin and melon vegetable. The maximum population during the fall season was showed that on the pumpkin crop at the 2^nd weeks of September 2021 and the highest population during Spring season on the pumpkin crop at the 1^st weeks of June/2022.

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Author Biographies

Hozan Qadir Hammamurad, Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ

Hozan Qadir Hammamurad is [Assistant Prof.] at the Department of [Plant Protection], College of [Agricultural Engineering Science], [Salahaddin] University. He got the B.Sc. degree in [Salahaddin University, Erbil-Iraq 2008], the M.Sc. degree in [Salahaddin University-Plant Protection/ Insect Taxonomy, 2014] and the Ph.D. degree in [Plant Protection/ Entomology, Salahaddin University,2023]. His/ Her research interests are in [Insect Taxonomy; Insect Morphology; Insect Biology; Insect Ecology; Insect Biological control; and Insect Molecular]. Dr. Hozan is a member of [Agricultural Engineering Syndicate] Society, attended [5] national and international conferences, and published [11] papers.
Zewar Zainal Omar, Department of Biology, College of Education- Shaqlawa, Salahaddin University-Erbil, Kurdistan Region, IRAQ

Zewar Z. Omar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biology, College of Education- Shaqlawa, Salahaddin University. He got the B.Sc. degree in Salahaddin University- Erbil, Iraq, 2004, and the M.Sc. degree in Salahaddin University- Erbil, Iraq, 2008. and the Ph.D. degree from Mosul University, Mosul, Iraq, 2016. His research interests are in [Entomology], [Biological Control], and [Integrated Pest Management].
Muthanna Jamal Jawad, Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ

Muthanna jamal jawad is an [Assistant Lecturer] at the Department of [Plant Protection], Faculty/College of [Agricultural Engineering Science], [Salahaddin] University. he got the B.Sc. degree in [Plant Protection], the M.Sc. degree in [Entomology ] Her research interests are in [Entomology] and [medical insects ]. Mr. muthanna is a member of [Agricultural Engineering Syndicate] Society, attended [0] national and international conferences, and published [2] papers.
Nabeel Abdulkadir Mawlood, Department Plant Protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Science, Salahaddin University, Erbil, IRAQ

Nabeel A. Mawlood is a retired Professor specialized in Entomology. He got the Ph.D. degree in Agiculture-Plant Protection - Entomolgy. His research interests are in Entomology. Dr. Nabeel has published 93 papers.

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Morphological study and Seasonal Population Dynamics of Aleiodes carminatus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Cucurbits in Erbil province, Kurdistan Region-Iraq