Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is parasitic infestation characterized by the development of cyst as a consequence parasitization humans larval stages cestode Echinococcus granulosus. We present case 66 years old man who presented with history dry cough, mild fever and occasional shortness breath for 1 year, which was gradually progressive no chest pain or weight loss. Chest x-ray revealed well-circ...

Eggs of Ephestia kuehniella (Zeller), Cadra cautella (Walker) and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) are host parasitoid Trichogramma pintoi (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) which is used in biological control pests. In this study, the species egg age preferences were determined parasitization performance adult female T. pinto. For preference, 1, 2, 3 4 days old eggs from three different hosts give...

This survey investigated the relationship between gall morphology and some fitness components in the asexual generation of Cynips quercusfolii L. (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae). Results showed that larger C. quercusfolii galls were formed on the south side of oak trees Quercus infectoria Olivier (Fagales: Fagaceae). Larval chamber diameter in the gall was similar, but gall diameter and gall wall thic...

When the cerambycid, Phoracantha recurva, invaded California in the mid 1990's a parasitoid wasp was imported from its native range in Australia as part of a biological control program. The wasp was later identified to be Avetianella longoi, which had already been released years earlier to control the congener longhorned beetle, Phoracantha semipunctata. Despite being recognized as the same spe...

Pathophysiological studies of rhizocephalan infections are rare. We describe differences in the levels of tissue and hemolymph metabolites between Polyascus plana-parasitized and unparasitized individuals of Metopograpsus thukuhar. Crabs were assigned to either a parasitized (carrying at least 1 externa, i.e. a protruding reproductive body) or an unparasitized (not carrying externae and determi...

Regular usage of toxic chemicals in mulberry garden to control the pests cause pollution and are detrimental to human beings and beneficial organisms including silkworms. Further, the pests develop resistance to the chemical insecticides with indiscriminate use and result in sudden outbreak. In view of these, pest management using non-chemical methods have gained importance including biological...