The widespread use of ITS2 as a potential marker in insects has accelerated species-level phylogenetic studies. Reliable and quality data can be obtained thanks to the features such rapid evolution secondary structure this marker. This paper presents relationship among 36 individuals Dolerus Panzer, 1801 (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) collected between 2002 2018 obtain first on structure. Aligne...

reasoning (Badre & D'Esposito, 2007; Koechlin & Summerfield, 2007) as well as selfawareness; the upholding of a metacognitive representation of one ́s own mental states, beliefs, attitudes and experiences. The latter is a prerequisite for realistic assessments of ourselves in relation to the outer world, including the inner states of other people (Stuss & Levine, 2002). The polar frontal areas a...

The enigmatic, cleptoparasitic bee genera Brachymelecta Linsley and Sinomelecta Baker (Apinae: Melectini) are redescribed, each represented by a single species which has not been reencountered since capture of the type series ca. 1878 and 1900, respectively. Both genera are the only melectines to possess two submarginal cells in the forewing but are otherwise wholly dissimilar. Brachymelecta mu...

The spasmolytic properties of the aqueous extract of Aframomum melegueta (K Schum) and Citrus aurantifolia (Christm and Panzer) (AMCA) mixture were tested on isolated rat trachea. Inhibition of the contraction was observed the in presence of the AMCA (EC 50 = 1.80 ± 0.48 mg/mL) after a pre contraction of the trachea by acetylcholine (10⁻⁵ M). With propranolol (10⁻⁶ M), the spasmolytic activity ...

The beetle Alphitobius diaperinus (Panzer), considered a worldwide pest in the poultry industry, is difficult to control and it is a vector for pathogens. The objective of this study was to evaluate the biological control of the lesser mealworm, by strains of fungi Beauveria bassiana, Cladosporium sp. and Trichoderma sp. Larvae and adults of the A. diaperinus were inoculated with suspensions of...

The lesser mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus Panzer 1797 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is a cosmopolitan insect pest affecting poultry production. Due to its cryptic behavior, insecticide control is usually not efficient. Thus, sustainable and effective methods would have an enormous and positive impact in poultry production. The aim of this study was to confirm the identity of the male-produced ...