Paurocephala famendongoeis sp. n. (Hemiptera: Psyllidae), Insect Pest of Psorospermum febrifugum (Hypericaceae) from Adamawa-Cameroon
Louis Djakbe Dayang,
Victor Joly Dzokou,
Joseph Lebel Tamesse
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2023
Pages:
1-8
Received:
1 January 2023
Accepted:
30 January 2023
Published:
28 February 2023
Abstract: A new psyllid species collected on Psorospermum febrifugum (Hypericaceae) is described from Adamawa Region of Cameroon, Paurocephala famendongoeis sp. n. It’s different morphologically with the previous described species of the same genus by the following characters: paramere with 11 stout setae in basal half posterior; male proctiger very enlarged in the basal third and bearing in its apical internal part located toward rear a large and very long seta; forewing without surface spinules in all cells. Antenna of fifth instar larvae without sectasetae, rather presence only of long simple setae; first flagellum very long with 9 long simple setae grouped in 3, 2, 1 and 1; dorsal sclerites covered by truncated setae grouped in pairs at the level of lateral margins of abdomen; caudal plate without process. Previously, Paurocephala nkomekui was described from Cameroon on Agelaea hirsuta (Coronnaceae). Root, leaves and barks of Psorospermum febrifugum are used in African traditional medicine to fight again fever, malaria, sore, eczema, cutaneous eruption and insect bite. Damages on host plant are rolling of leaves and leaves discolouration.
Abstract: A new psyllid species collected on Psorospermum febrifugum (Hypericaceae) is described from Adamawa Region of Cameroon, Paurocephala famendongoeis sp. n. It’s different morphologically with the previous described species of the same genus by the following characters: paramere with 11 stout setae in basal half posterior; male proctiger very enlarged...
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Population Dynamics of Avian Diversity in the District Okara, Pakistan
Syed Ali Haider Shah,
Muhammad Mubeen Ahmad,
Muhammad Sajjad Sarwar,
Musarat Ashraf,
Saba Saddique,
Yusra Iqbal,
Nimra Sagheer,
Muhammad Ubaid Iqbal Tahir,
Sumreen Arif,
Iqra Mushtaq,
Iqra Munzoor,
Hafiza Aqsa Mahboob
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 1, March 2023
Pages:
9-19
Received:
2 March 2023
Accepted:
7 April 2023
Published:
17 May 2023
Abstract: Pakistan has a varied bird fauna, with over 790 species recorded and their distribution in three zoogeographical zones (Oriental, Palearctic, and Ethiopian), which is exceptional in the world. The data on avian diversity and abundance in the district Okara, Punjab was carried out from January 2022 to January 2023. Data were collected by direct, indirect, and flocks count methods on four transect points used in the study by visiting the field and by interviewing the local people and hunters about the current and past status of the avian fauna of the area. Okara district contains a major wetland for both local and international migratory birds, including falcons, gulls, plovers, snipes, waders, and long-distance migrating birds. A total of 201 avian species of 19 orders and 54 families were recorded. These included 54 winter migrant species, 23 summer migrants, 13 passage migrants, 1 year-round visitor, and 110 resident species. The spotting of seven globally threatened species and three vulnerable also highlights the importance of this area for avian species. A total of 80 species were recorded in the Passeriformes order. The Shannon-Weiner diversity index showed that Transect Point 1 (H′ = 4.906) had the largest diversity of birds, followed by Transect Points 2, 3, and 1, i.e., 4.778, 4.672, and 4.679. Species evenness has varied among transects based on diversity, with values of 0.7266 (TP 1), 0.6719 (TP 2), 0.7082 (TP 3), and 0.7226. (TP 4). The Simpson index (1-D) for Transect Points 1, 2, 3, and 4 was 0.991, 0.9872, 0.9883, and 0.9888, indicating that Transect Points 1 and 2 had the maximum bird species diversity. The findings revealed that the Okara district is home to a large number of resident migratory and endangered bird species. As a result, it is critical to conserving its habitat as well as bird variety by overcoming serious challenges.
Abstract: Pakistan has a varied bird fauna, with over 790 species recorded and their distribution in three zoogeographical zones (Oriental, Palearctic, and Ethiopian), which is exceptional in the world. The data on avian diversity and abundance in the district Okara, Punjab was carried out from January 2022 to January 2023. Data were collected by direct, ind...
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