Braconidae of the Middle East (Hymenoptera): Taxonomy, Distribution, Biology, and Biocontrol Benefits of Parasitoid Wasps

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Braconidae of the Middle East (Hymenoptera): Taxonomy, Distribution, Biology, and Biocontrol Benefits of Parasitoid Wasps Editors: Neveen S. Gadallah, Hassan Ghahari, Scott Richard Shaw Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Elsevier Science & Technology
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Pages: 612 Language: English ISBN: 9780323960991 Categories: , ,

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. 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. Braconidae of the Middle East (Hymenoptera): Taxonomy, Distribution, Biology, and Biocontrol Benefits of Parasitoid Wasp is a valuable resource for entomologists and researchers in natural biological control, pest management, and crop management.

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Author Biography

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. 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. 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.