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J. Agric. & Env. Sci. (Damanhour University) 2025, 24(1): 142 - 162
J. Agric. & Env. Sci. (Damanhour University) 2025, 24(1): 142 - 162
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ABSTRACT
The lacewing chrysopid species, Chrysemosa jeanneli
(Navás, 1914) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) was recorded as a
new species in Egypt. Specimens were identified and
authenticated by the Natural History Museum (NHM) in
London, UK. Laboratory studies were conducted at the
Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture,
Zagazig University, under controlled conditions (26 ± 1°C,
65 ± 5% RH) to evaluate the effects of three host plants
(mango, navel orange, and mandarin trees) infested with
Aphis gossypii (Glover) on the biological parameters of C.
jeanneli. Results revealed that the shortest and longest total
larval durations of C. jeanneli (14.36 ± 0.31 and 16.29 ± 0.29
days) occurred when larvae were reared on A. gossypii
infesting mango and navel orange trees, respectively. The
longest and shortest developmental periods were observed
when larvae were reared on A. gossypii-infested mango
(26.86 ± 0.36 days) and mandarin trees (25.00 ± 0.46 days).
Total aphid consumption during the larval stage varied
significantly among host plants, with larvae consuming
739.78 ± 16.03, 601.27 ± 4.15, and 370.14 ± 7.96 aphids on
mango, navel orange, and mandarin trees, respectively.
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2025, 24(1): 142 - 162
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Mean adult emergence rates were 92.86, 77.78, and 83.33 %,
with sex ratios of 66.67, 57.14, and 62.00 % for mango, navel
orange, and mandarin trees. The highest mean fecundity
(390.63 ± 12.26 eggs) and longest female longevity (35.88 ±
1.03 days) were recorded for lacewings reared on A. gossypii
from mango trees. Biochemical analysis indicated a direct
relationship between the fecundity, fertility, and hatchability
of C. jeanneli and the total protein and carbohydrate content
of A. gossypii across host plants.
Keywords: Chrysemosa jeanneli, newly recorded, Aphis gossypii,
biological parameter, predation efficacy, biochemical analysis.
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