My full name is Pshtiwan Abdullah Jalil. I live in Erbil. I have a master's degree in Entomology in plant protection, college of agriculture, from Salahaddin University. I also obtained a P. hD. in insect taxonomy in biology from Salahaddin University. Now I am a lecturer in the department of plant protection, College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences- Salahaddin University- Erbil.
The genus of Chrysobothris Eschscholtz, 1829 is one of the most diverse and widespread genera of ... more The genus of Chrysobothris Eschscholtz, 1829 is one of the most diverse and widespread genera of the family Buprestidae of some 700 described species distributed throughout the world. In Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, about 4 species had been recorded so far, many of these species are sympatric, share larval host plants, and are difficult to reliably separate morphologically. The current study investigates species limits and relationships among the recognized species occurring within the Erbil Province; mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase (COX I) molecular analysis confirmed the monophyly of two Chrysobothris species, Ch. affinis (Fabricius, 1794) and Ch. chrysostigma (Linnaeus, 1758). Implications of the resultant larval morphology and molecular techniques are discussed. Diagnostic characteristics that are depended to identifying the species within Chrysobothris in larval stage were illustrated and then compared with the molecular data.
Brief demonstration of how the Ecopath-with-Ecosim ecosystem models for the North Sea and Baltic ... more Brief demonstration of how the Ecopath-with-Ecosim ecosystem models for the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions function within the MSP Challenge simulation platform
The stem borer Sphenoptera (Tropeopeltis) servistana Obenberger, 1929 is one of the most dangerou... more The stem borer Sphenoptera (Tropeopeltis) servistana Obenberger, 1929 is one of the most dangerous orchard insect pests in the Kurdistan region. The larvae create large diameter exit holes and tunnels which can significantly degrade the quality and quantity of horticultural and forest trees. In contrast to the adult stage little information known about the larval stage. During the survey, 50 larval samples were collected. Using dissecting, scanning electron microscope and hand sketching, the mature larvae of S. servistana were dissected then described and illustrated in details. The morphological structures across the larval body are discussed. The combined data set will contribute to a more reliable identification of the larval stage of this dangerous species in the future.
The present study introduced a new description of the last larval instar of the oak tree borer, L... more The present study introduced a new description of the last larval instar of the oak tree borer, Latipalpis johanidesi Niehuis, 2002 (Coleoptera, Buprestidae). The larval specimens were collected from the oak trees within the mountainous areas, Erbil governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, during the beginning of April till the end of May 2019. Schematic sketches were provided to illustrate unclear morphological features, and the results presented importance morphological evidence for confirming the identification of this species in the larval stage precisely.
The flat-headed borer, Capnodis tenebrionis (Linnaeus, 1760) , dispersed extensively in various g... more The flat-headed borer, Capnodis tenebrionis (Linnaeus, 1760) , dispersed extensively in various geographical regions; it is extremely harmful and a dire threat to most stone fruit cultivars, and once the larva enters under the host tree crown, the infested host tree will gradually dry and eventually die. In this study, specimens were collected from several sites in Erbil province, Kurdistan Region-Iraq; then the fully grown larvae were selected for morphological study. In addition, clarification of morphological consequential and implication for most diagnostic characters were studied in all dissected parts. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to further analyze the hidden features of the selected characteristics; those were not shown in the primary mounting. The results impressively presented new conclusive evidence for the descriptive illustration of C. tenebrionis, and it confirmed a precise identification of this species in the larval stage.
The genus of Chrysobothris Eschscholtz, 1829 is one of the most diverse and widespread genera of ... more The genus of Chrysobothris Eschscholtz, 1829 is one of the most diverse and widespread genera of the family Buprestidae of some 700 described species distributed throughout the world. In Iraq, particularly in the Kurdistan region, about 4 species had been recorded so far, many of these species are sympatric, share larval host plants, and are difficult to reliably separate morphologically. The current study investigates species limits and relationships among the recognized species occurring within the Erbil Province; mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase (COX I) molecular analysis confirmed the monophyly of two Chrysobothris species, Ch. affinis (Fabricius, 1794) and Ch. chrysostigma (Linnaeus, 1758). Implications of the resultant larval morphology and molecular techniques are discussed. Diagnostic characteristics that are depended to identifying the species within Chrysobothris in larval stage were illustrated and then compared with the molecular data.
Brief demonstration of how the Ecopath-with-Ecosim ecosystem models for the North Sea and Baltic ... more Brief demonstration of how the Ecopath-with-Ecosim ecosystem models for the North Sea and Baltic Sea regions function within the MSP Challenge simulation platform
The stem borer Sphenoptera (Tropeopeltis) servistana Obenberger, 1929 is one of the most dangerou... more The stem borer Sphenoptera (Tropeopeltis) servistana Obenberger, 1929 is one of the most dangerous orchard insect pests in the Kurdistan region. The larvae create large diameter exit holes and tunnels which can significantly degrade the quality and quantity of horticultural and forest trees. In contrast to the adult stage little information known about the larval stage. During the survey, 50 larval samples were collected. Using dissecting, scanning electron microscope and hand sketching, the mature larvae of S. servistana were dissected then described and illustrated in details. The morphological structures across the larval body are discussed. The combined data set will contribute to a more reliable identification of the larval stage of this dangerous species in the future.
The present study introduced a new description of the last larval instar of the oak tree borer, L... more The present study introduced a new description of the last larval instar of the oak tree borer, Latipalpis johanidesi Niehuis, 2002 (Coleoptera, Buprestidae). The larval specimens were collected from the oak trees within the mountainous areas, Erbil governorate, Iraqi Kurdistan Region, during the beginning of April till the end of May 2019. Schematic sketches were provided to illustrate unclear morphological features, and the results presented importance morphological evidence for confirming the identification of this species in the larval stage precisely.
The flat-headed borer, Capnodis tenebrionis (Linnaeus, 1760) , dispersed extensively in various g... more The flat-headed borer, Capnodis tenebrionis (Linnaeus, 1760) , dispersed extensively in various geographical regions; it is extremely harmful and a dire threat to most stone fruit cultivars, and once the larva enters under the host tree crown, the infested host tree will gradually dry and eventually die. In this study, specimens were collected from several sites in Erbil province, Kurdistan Region-Iraq; then the fully grown larvae were selected for morphological study. In addition, clarification of morphological consequential and implication for most diagnostic characters were studied in all dissected parts. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to further analyze the hidden features of the selected characteristics; those were not shown in the primary mounting. The results impressively presented new conclusive evidence for the descriptive illustration of C. tenebrionis, and it confirmed a precise identification of this species in the larval stage.
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