EVALUATION DE LA FAUNE ENTOMOLOGIQUE ASSOCIEE A BALANITES AEGYPTIACA (L.) DEL. DANS LE SUD-OUEST DU NIGER

Balanites aegyptiaca (Desert date) is one of the pioneer agro-forestry species in Sahel.The different parts tree are used human and animal food, fruits an important source revenue for rural population. This study aims at reducing research data gapon entomofauna associated with B. countries like Niger. Tree samples were taken area SansaneHaoussa South- western part Niger to inventory insect present assess level damage. The germination potential attacked was also assessed. plant by various pests belonging mainly orders Coleoptera, Lepidoptera Orthoptera a predominance first. However most dangerous ones which cause damage fruits, including Ephestiakuehniella Zeller, 1879 (Lepidopèra Pyralidae) perforates damages grains hindering seeds aegyptiaca.