Title of article :
First record of Melanaphis donacis (Passerini) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) from Quetta, Balochistan: westernmost range in Pakistan
Author/Authors :
Amin, Muhammad Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Entomology - University of Poonch - Rawalakot - Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan , Qasim, Muhammad Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Entomology - University of Poonch - Rawalakot - Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan , Jajja, Naveed Iftikhar Faculty of Agriculture - Department of Entomology - University of Poonch - Rawalakot - Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan , Bodlah, Imran Insect Biodiversity and Conservation Group - Department of Entomology - PMAS-Arid Agriculture University- Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Abstract :
Melanaphis donacis (Passerini) is reported on Arundo donaxL., for the first time from Quetta (Balochistan). The species was collected during spring 2018; its presence signifies the westernmost locality/range for this species in Pakistan and the subcontinent. Detailed diagnostic features, morphometric data and comparison with type specimens of the species hitherto-described from the subcontinent, distribution and ecology with supportive photograph of the colony is presentedin this manuscript.
Keywords :
Pakistan , Westernmost range , Quetta , Melanaphis donacis(Passerini)
Journal title :
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Biology
