Pakistan Journal of Nematology (2004) 22, 1-8
K.A. Tabassum and F. Shahina (2004)
Redescription of Steinernema feltiae Filipjev, 1934 (Nematoda: Steinernematidae) from Pakistan
Pakistan Journal of Nematology 22 (1), 1-8
Abstract: Steinernema feltiae Filipjev, 1934, found in different habitats of NWFP and Punjab region, Pakistan is redescribed. The specimens were collected from soil samples by baiting with last instar Galleria mellonella. The population of S. feltiae has the same morphological and morphometric characters as those of the original description.
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Database assignments for author(s): Fayyaz Shahina
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution
Pest and/or beneficial records:
Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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Steinernema feltiae/Xenorhabdus bovienii (entomopathogen) | Pakistan |