Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt
Ramadan, H., H. Karam, H., M. El Minshawy, A., M. Helal, E. (2024). Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 45(3), 35-56. doi: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.389253
Hanan Mohamed Ramadan; Hedaya H. Karam; Abdel Aziz M. El Minshawy; Eglal M. Helal. "Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt". EKB Journal Management System, 45, 3, 2024, 35-56. doi: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.389253
Ramadan, H., H. Karam, H., M. El Minshawy, A., M. Helal, E. (2024). 'Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt', EKB Journal Management System, 45(3), pp. 35-56. doi: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.389253
Ramadan, H., H. Karam, H., M. El Minshawy, A., M. Helal, E. Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt. EKB Journal Management System, 2024; 45(3): 35-56. doi: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.389253

Taxonomical Study on some Noctuid Moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) from Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria Science Exchange Journal
Volume 45, Issue 3, October 2024, Page 35-56  XML PDF (1004.13 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/asejaiqjsae.2024.389253
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Authors
Hanan Mohamed Ramadan email 1; Hedaya H. Karam email 2; Abdel Aziz M. El Minshawy* 2; Eglal M. Helal* 3
1Department of Applied Entomology and Zoology
2Alexandria University, Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Applied Entomology and Zoology.
3Alexandria 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.
Keywords
Lepidoptera; Noctuidae; Taxonomical characters; Taxonomical keys
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