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Raman Signature of the Wings of the Globe Skimmer Dragonfly: <span> <i>Pantala flavescens</i> </span> Open
Dragonfly wings are membranous and known for their exceptional robustness, primarily due to the unique nanostructure architecture and the chemical composition of the lipids on the wing's surface. Surface properties such as antimicrobial, a…
The secrets of the extreme durability of odonata wings Open
Essential properties considered in the design, fabrication, and application of contemporary bio/nanomaterials have been modeled on adaptations of biological systems, one of which is the robustness of insect wings. Proto-odonate wing develo…
View article: Zygoptera systematics: past, present, and future
Zygoptera systematics: past, present, and future Open
Odonata is a midsized insect order (~6420 species) containing 3 suborders: Anisoptera (dragonflies, 3,120 species), Zygoptera (damselflies, ~3,297 species), and the intermediate Anisozygoptera (~3 species). In this review of the suborder Z…
View article: Relationships between flower-visiting insects and forest cover in cocoa-growing landscapes in Ghana
Relationships between flower-visiting insects and forest cover in cocoa-growing landscapes in Ghana Open
Context Increased cocoa cultivation ( Theobroma cacao ) has led to the conversion of over 6 million hectares of rainforest to cocoa farmlands in West Africa. Globally, pollinator decline has been driven by land use changes. Though land use…
Exploring rat meat consumption patterns, and perception of risks regarding urban rats; implications for rat-borne zoonoses outbreaks and drug resistant pathogens spread in urban areas of Ghana Open
Introduction This research explores rat meat consumption patterns among urban Ghanaians and their perception of risks associated with urban rats. Two hypotheses on risk perception among urban inhabitants were proposed: the risk of contract…
DNA Barcoding of Insects and Its Direct Application for Plant Protection Open
The introduction of invasive insect pests across national borders has become a major concern in crop production. Accordingly, national plant protection organizations are challenge to reinforce their monitoring strategies, which are hampere…
Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates and Pesticides Interaction Effect on Maize and Fall Armyworm Performance in Northern Ghana Open
Maize is in high demand due to its significant contribution to food security and income generation.However, in Ghana, its production is adversely affected by low soil fertility and fall armyworm (FAW) infestation.The application of fertili…
Aphids Response to Drought Stress Hypothesis Vary between Species Open
Aphids possess flexible life cycles and are therefore capable of acclimatizing to various environmental changes.Their physiological, biochemical, and behavioral responses can easily withstand a wide range of biotic and abiotic stressors.Th…
Assessment of variation between two blowfly species, Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) and Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera, Calliphoridae) using geometric morphometrics and cuticular hydrocarbon profiling Open
Assessment of variation between two blowfly species, Lucilia cuprina (Wiedemann) and Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera, Calliphoridae) using geometric morphometrics and cuticular hydrocarbon profiling
Morphometrics of the Tropical Bed Bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) From Cape Coast, Ghana Open
Bed bugs, Cimex lectularius (L.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae) and Cimex hemipterus (F.), have become established worldwide in recent years largely due to the development of insecticide resistance. However, limited attention has been given to ong…
View article: Horizon scanning for prioritising invasive alien species with potential to threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Ghana
Horizon scanning for prioritising invasive alien species with potential to threaten agriculture and biodiversity in Ghana Open
Invasive alien species (IAS) continue to shape the global landscape through their effects on biological diversity and agricultural productivity. The effects are particularly pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa, which has seen the arrival of m…
Physico-chemical properties and microbiological status of admixture and single-hive honey produced in Ghana Open
Honey is commonly used as a food sweetener in Ghana and it is one of the most important food products with enormous nutritive benefits. In recent times, the increasing concern about sugar related diseases such as diabetes has led to increa…
Geometric Morphometrics Captures Variations in Wing Development of Black Soldier Flies Open
The black soldier fly is considered an important insect due to its ability to convert organic wast into high quality organic fertilizer. Studies have shown that food quality at the larvae stage contributes greatly to their development. In …
Assessment of Tropical Bed Bug (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), Infestations in Cape Coast, Ghana: Household Control Practices and Efficacy of Commercial Insecticides and Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets Against Field Bed Bugs Open
This study reports the first baseline information on tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus (F.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), infestations in Ghana. The purpose of this study was to assess bed bug infestation levels, and the efficacy of locally ava…