Survey of pests and their associated natural enemies on six cantaloupe Cucumis meld L. varieties in Qaha region, Qualyobia Governorate, Egypt [electronic resource].

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Sampling of six cantaloupe varieties namely Ideal, E81- 065, Mirella, Vicar, E81- 013 and Magenta was conducted in summer plantation during two successive growing seasons (2006 and 2007) to determine the pests and their associated natural enemies on cantaloupe in Qaha region of Qualyobia Governorate. Two sampling techniques were conducted, water traps filled with water and detergent (pit- fall traps) and direct field observations followed by laboratory examination. Two arthropod classes were recorded during the present study (Insecta and Arachnida). At the present survey, there is a complete systematic arrangement of orders, suborders, superfamilies and families. Frequency of different species, developmental stages, sites and periods of occurrence were recorded. Insecta was represented by thirty seven species belonging to twenty one families of six insect orders, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera, Orthoptera, Thysanoptera, Neuroptera and Dermaptera.

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