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In the present study, an intensive survey of insect and mite species associated with peanut plant at Ismailia Governorate in both new redaimed and old village lands was carried out during two successive years; 2008- 2009. Data proved that 48 insect and mite species belonging to 27 families were recorded from peanut plant during two the successive years 2008-2009.These species including harmful, visiting and beneficial insects. Regarding to harmful and visiting insect and mite species collected from peanut plant 37 species belonging to 20 families and 9 orders, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, Hymenoptera, Thysanoptera, Diptera , Orthoptera and Acariforrnes were estimated during the two seasons. The most abundant species were aphids, thrips, white flies, leafhopper, spider mites, and variety of foliage feeders such as corn earworm, cutworm, and amwworrn. On the other hand, 11 species of beneficial parasites, predators and pollinators were surveyed from peanut plants. The recorded species were belong to seven families and four orders, Hemiptera, Coleopteran, Hymenoptera, and Neuroptera. |
