Activity density of spiders inhabiting the citrus field in Lahore, Pakistan | [Pakistan Journal of Zoology • 2011]

Author(s):

1. Hafiz Muhammad Tahir: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

2. Abida Butt: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

3. Rakhshanda Naheed: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

4. Muhammad Bilal: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

5. Imtiaz Alam: Department of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract:

A survey of the spiders associated with citrus fields of University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan was conducted to identify potential biological control agents of citrus pests in the study area. A total of 1098 specimens belonging to 38 species, 22 genera and nine families were collected. Lycosidae was the most abundant family while Gnaphosidae was represented by highest number of species. The number of species gradually increased from January until the end of trapping session. Richness and diversity was highest in the month of June. However, evenness was highest during the month of January. It is concluded that a rich spider fauna exists in citrus fields of the study area. As spiders are potential biological control agents of citrus pests, so any practice that may disrupt this group should be avoided by the farmers.

Page(s): 683-688

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Published: Journal: Pakistan Journal of Zoology, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Year: 2011

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