Document Type : Original Article
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Department of Applied Entomology and Zoology
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Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Applied Entomology and Zoology.
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Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Applied Entomology and Zoology
Abstract
The family Noctuidae represents the majority of moth species attracted to light traps at night, with approximately 12,000 species identified worldwide. In Egypt, Noctuidae is represented by 206 species, many of which are pests affecting field crops, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. This study is concerned with 25 species of noctuid moths from family Noctuidae (Lepidoptera). The specimens were collected by light trap operated at the experimental research station of the Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, at Abis district (31.21743, 29.98271). The adults of each species were spread and pinned to help in recording the general appearance. Additionally, some specimens were dissected to prepare slides of male and female genitalia, while wing patterns were also examined as critical taxonomic features these species were classified into eight subfamilies (Amphyprinae, Agrotinae, Hadeninae, Heliothinae, Acontinae, Plusiinae, Catocalinae and Chleophorinae). Taxonomical keys were restricted on the male and female genitalia. These moths are: Spodoptera littoralis, S. latebrosa, S. exigua, Sesamia nonagriodes, S. cretica, Athetis atriluna, Hopolodrina ambigua, Agrotis spinifera, A. segetum, A.ipsilon, Noctua pronuba, Leucania unipuncta, L. loreyi, Polia hepatica, Heliothis peltigera, Acontia lucida, Autographa gamma, Thysanoplusia orichalcea, Chrysodeixis chalcetes, Cornutiplusia circumflexa, Thysanoplusia daubei, Syngrapha interrogationis, Grammodes bifasciata, Dysgonia torrida and Earias insulana.
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