Title of article :
GENUS COCCINELLA (COCCINELLIDAE: COLEOPTERA) FROM GILGIT-BALTISTAN WITH TWO NEW RECORDS FROM PAKISTAN
Author/Authors :
ASHFAQUE, MUHAMMAD National Agricultural Research Centre - Institute of Plant and Enviromental Protection, pakistan , ULLAH, FARMAN Agricultural University - Department of Plant Protection, Pakistan , RAFI, MUHAMMAD ATHER National Agricultural Research Centre - Institute of Plant and Enviromental Protection, Pakistan
Abstract :
The genus Coccinella from Gilgit-Baltistan was revised and four species were confirmed. Coccinella iranica and C. redemita are reported here as new records for Pakistan. Diagnostic characters of each species are given along with colour markings of elytra and detail structure of genitalia. Remarks pertaining to taxonomic discussion, history, taxonomy status and regional record of distribution are given for each species.
Keywords :
Coccinella , Coccinellid beetles , ladybird beetles , Coccinellinae , Coccinellidae , New records , Gilgit , Baltistan , Pakistan
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
Journal title :
Sarhad Journal of Agriculture
