Abstract:Faunistic composition and seasonal abundance of certain sap-sucking species inhabiting tomato and cucumber plantations were determined by using sweep net and direct count methods, during summer seasons of 2015 and 2016 in Assiut Governorate, Northern Upper Egypt. Twelve species belonging to 8 families and 3 orders in addition to the acarid mite were recorded. Heteropteran species were found to be constituted 69.24% of the gathered species. However, Homopteran species were found to be constituted 15.38%. Thysan… Show more
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