Razzaq Shalan Augul

• Ph.D.( Professor)
• Professor at Iraq Natural History Research Center and Museum- University of Baghdad

In total; 34 species of 9 genera representing four families (Anthocoridae, Lygaeidae, Miridae and Rhopalidae) were collected from wild different herbs, genus of Dryophilocoris Reuter and species of Corizus hyoscyami (Linnaeus) were recorded for the first time in Iraq.

This study presented the first an updated list of encyrtid species (Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae), which found in Iraq. The list contains the following two subfamilies, with genera and species count: Encyrtinae (seven species, six genera), and Tetracneminae (10 species, four genera). The synonyms and global distribution of the species were given based o...

The female of Oxybelochardus iraqensis (Hymenoptera: Crabronidae) is described and illustrated for the first time based on the material collected in Iraq.

A survey of chrysidid wasps and an identification key to the genera from different localities in Iraq are provided. The genus Pseudomalus Ashmead, 1902 with Pseudomalus auratus (Linnaeus) and Omalus timidus (Nurse), are new records from Iraq. As well, a preliminary checklist of Iraq's Chrysididae is suggested. Twenty species within nine genera in t...

The AlTar caves are geologically important sites due to their location in a semi-desert area and proximity to Al-Razzaza Lake in Karbala, Iraq. Multiple surveys were conducted from September 1, 2020, to November 15, 2020, to collect and identify the insect species that occur inside and around these caves. During this investigation, a variety of spe...

Due to the spread of insect pests that destroys the crops belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family and led to deterioration in crop productivity in Iraq due to various reasons, the most important of which is Climate fluctuation and extreme weather events have a major impact on this problem. So, this paper was proposed to identify those species pests a...

In the current review, an updated list of dark beetle species (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae) recorded in Iraq was given. The current paper is based on previous studies in the literature and contains all dark beetles referred to in Iraq, except for the species within the Pimelinae subfamily. The investigation of this review showed the presence of 89 sp...

This study presents an updated checklist of the dipteran-borne diseases in Iraq, together with their original name combinations and synonyms. According to this checklist, 152 species, 40 genera within 14 families. Furthermore, minor corrections were applied to some authors' names and years of publication.

This study was carried out in the bee laboratory in the Faculty of Agriculture –University of Kufa in September 2021 to evaluate some protein sources and hive products against the oriental hornet Vespa orientalis Linnaeus 1771 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae). The food sources included: beef meat, gut fish, beef lung, honeybee, wax, propolis, pollen, bee wo...

Oriental wasps are scavengers, and they have also represented an enormous issue for beekeepers, they destroy beehives and reduce the flight of bees. In addition, the sting of hornets may cause medical problems, which differ according to the response of the individuals, including severe sensitivity, swelling, and slight pain. This study provides the...

Five Coelioxys Latreille, 1809 species previously recorded in Iraq; Coelioxys emargintus Förster, 1853 and Coelioxys brevis Eversmann, 1852 newly recorded species. A brief re-description of each is given, supported by photographs; as well as a provided for their global distribution.

In this study the Sub family of Nomiinae Robertson,1904 (Hyminoptera: Halictidae) was revised There were five species registered in our investigation: Pseudapis edentata (Morawitz,1876), P. nilotica (Smith,1976), Nomiapes bispinosa (Bulle,1832), N. diversipes (Latreille,1806), N. fugax (Morawitz1877); the last species is newly recorded in Iraq. A K...

In a survey of the crabronid fauna of Iraq during June to October 2022; 9species belonging to the genus Cerceris Latreille, 1802 were identified. Twospecies are new record of the fauna of Iraq: C. dorsalis Eversmann, 1849 and C. priesneri Mochi, 1939. Brief description, diagnostic characters, some collecting information, and photographs of each spe...

A significant amount of apiaries is destroyed in most areas of Iraq by attacking of the hornet Vespa orientalis Linnaeus, 1771, as well as the deterioration of European honey bees’ Apis mellifera Linnaeus, 1758 productivity recently because the environmental changes and pollutions; this effect was evident in the economy and plant production, becaus...

An update checklist of the ground beetles in the middle of Iraq is presented. This investigation was conducted from October 2020 till September 2021 and revealed 42 species belonging to 32 genera, 17 tribes and 13 subfamilies of Carabidae. In the present checklist, synonyms, locations and global distributions were provided.

In the present investigation, 24 adult dipteran species with forensic importance belonging to 13 genera and 8 families that were collected from different localities of Iraq. The specimens were identified by different taxonomical keys; in addition the date and localities of collecting specimens were recorded.

Due to the importance of insects present in storages, which cause a lot of damage to stored materials (cereals, seeds, dates and other materials), the current study was proposed to determine the species spread in Iraq. It showed 31 species belonging to 16 genera under eight families and two orders. The specimens were collected from several storage...

This investigation showed (31) species belonging to (15) genera under (five) families and two orders. The leafminers Dipter families (Agromozidae, Anthomyiidae, Drosophilidae), Agromyzid flies is the highest level of investigated many host plants, but other families have lowest host plants. The synonyms of species were provided from GBIF scarlet's....

This study included a survey and review of the scientific names of the marsh insects (aquatic and surrounding it) for the purpose of unifying and updating the database. The survey reveals 109 species under 77 genera that belong to 32 families and 7 orders as follow: Coleoptera (44 species), Diptera (7 species) Ephemeroptera (2 species), Hemiptera (...

In this study; the genus of Sinoxylon Duftschmid, 1825 (Coleoptera, Bostrichidae) was revised. There were 3 species registered in our investigations: S. anale Lesne, 1897; S. ceratoniae (Linnaeus, 1758) and S. muricatum (Olivier, 1790), the last species was redescribed as being found for the first time for the Iraqi faunal insects. Key to the speci...

This study designed at identifying insect pests that attack some trees and shrubs grown in the orchards in different regions, middle of Iraq. The investigation included date palm, citrus, pomegranate trees and grape shrubs. During the survey, 10 species were recorded on date palms (the most infested was Ommatissus lybicus de Bergevin, 1930, followe...

Recently, the Zubaidiya Thermal Generating Station was installed in the Al Zubaydiah region, north of Wasit province; there are a harmful impact because the exhaust of the power generation towers, also the dust that associated with smoke seen falling on the environmental components and people's housing in the our field observations. So that, the pa...

Psychoda alternata Say, 1824 (Diptera : Psychodidae : Psychodinae) is newly recoded for fauna of Iraq. Shortly description and the important diagnostic characters are figured.

The objective of this study was to evaluate a natural bio-insecticide manufacturing from Eucalyptus sp. volatile oil. The use of Eucalyptus sp. against the Backswimmer insect Anisops sardea Herrich-Schaeffer, 1849 predatory of larvae of common carp fish, Cyprinus carpio L., in artificial closed ponds in Babylon province represented a new idea in Ir...

A revision study of the Sphecidae from Iraq is presented. A survey is conducted to collect the specimens from different regions; generally, there were 41 species belonging to 12 genera and 4 subfamilies are revised with synonyms. The current investigation included the species previously reported in Iraq, which were not collected during the current...

In the current study, there are 13 species diagnosed that belonging to 11 genera and 8 families for unknown specimens stored in Iraq Natural History Museum; these species are: Deraeocoris punctulatus (Fallén), Orthotylus caprai, Wagner, Beosus maritimus (Scopoli), Nysius ericae (Schilling), Nysius graminicola Kolenati, Horvathiolus superbus (Pollic...

ABSTRACT : In the current study, there are 13 species diagnosed that belonging to 11 genera and 8 families for unknown specimens stored in Iraq Natural History Museum; these species are: Deraeocoris punctulatus (Fallén), Orthotylus caprai, Wagner, Beosus maritimus (Scopoli), Nysius ericae (Schilling), Nysius graminicola Kolenati, Horvathiolus super...

Abstract The survey and checklist of invasive species of the insects in some different localities of Iraq are revised; 24 invasive species were documented until December 2018 during the current investigations. The species distributions, common names and synonyms are given. The current investigation included all of exotic species in Iraq, which are...

The aim of this study to determine the insects associated human indoor; this survey showed (29) species belonging to (26) under (20) families and (8) orders. The specimens were collected from several spaces indoor from several regions of Iraq. The species of Musca domestica Linnaeus, 1758 was most abundant compared with other insects, whereas the s...

A total of 533 specimens were collected in survey of Brachyceran species from different localities of Iraq during February to November 2014 .This study was reported 16 species belonging to 13 genera and 7 families, the results showed that Dicranosepsis Duda, 1926 (Family; Sepsidae) is recorded the genus for the first time in Iraq.

We recorded two new records of ants, Cataglyphis fortis (Forel, 1902) and Lepisiota syriaca (André) from Iraq. The diagnostic characters of the species are given. These species of ants were redescribed and reported the diagnostic characters; these characters and other morphological features were figured using camera Lucida and digital image.

The fauna of bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) from different regions of Iraq is surveyed in this study; there were 16 species, 13 genera that belong to four families which are collected in this investigation. Also, all the species that are recorded for Iraq in previous investigations are revised; totally there are 110 species, 32 genera belonging to fiv...

This paper provides an identification key to the species of Orthetrum Newman, 1833 (Odonata, Libellulidae), including six species that were collected from different localities in Iraq. The species of O. anceps (Schneider, 1845) is registered as a new record in Iraq; the most important characters which are used in diagnostic key are included. © 2018...

In this survey, there are 14 species belonging to 14 genera, nine families and two orders, collected on Macrofungi from Tikrit city, Salahadin Governorate, North Central of Iraq. The members of Coleoptera were more abundant than flies on Macrofungi. The family of Ciidae and Leiodidae (Order, Coleoptera), Mycetophilidae (Order, Diptera), and 6 speci...

Due to important the species of Culicidae, we collected the larvae from different region of the south of Iraq for identification and re-description. Diagnosed key is provided for fourth stage larvae of the mosquito species that belong to subfamily Culicinae which they collected from the south of Iraq; these species were: Culiseta subochrea Edward,...

The aim of this study is to survey species of Gryllidae in some localities in Iraq. The current investigation showed 12 species belonging to nine genera, under three subfamilies, date and localities of collections were recorded. Also, the some species were revised that mentioned them at previous checklists.

The aim of this study to determine the worker ants, which had several important, related to human activities in different aspects; furthermore, there was no paper deals with this matter previously in Iraq. The present investigation showed, the ant worker species that found indoors, which collected from different regions of Iraq are identified; they...

A r t i c l e I n f o Between the years 2016-2017, a survey on macrofungi was carried out in Al-Alam and Tikrit provinces from Tikrit district in Salahadin governorate / north central Iraq. It has been found that the two provinces comprise high diversity of macrofungi. In this paper 7 basidiomycetous macrofungal species belonging to 7 genera, 6 fam...

This study provides a Key to the species of Cerceris Latreille, 1802 (Hymenoptera, Crabronidae, Philanthinae) that were collected from different areas in Iraq. This is followed by a distribution list, including total species which had been registered for Iraq. Also this study includes some observations about the species that were recorded in previo...

A key to the recognized subfamilies and genera of Vespidae that collected in current investigations from different localities of Iraq are presented. A total of 10 species are recorded: Eumenes pomiformis (Fabricius), Odynerus spinipes (Linnaeus), Delta esuriens (Fabricius), D. dimidiatipenne (de Saussure), Stenodynerus sp., Polistes gallicus (Linna...

The specimens of Camponotus xerxes Forel, 1904 were collected from different localities in Iraq; the purpose of morphological study of this species in details throughout the present study. The description was based on major workers belonging to this species, also some notes of polymorphism in workers have been mentioned; the most important of morph...

In current study, 9 species of the pests associated with vegetables in greenhouses, were collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. These species belonging to 7genera, 6 families and 4 orders were determined; these species are: Aphis craccivora Koch, Aphis fabae Scopoli, Aphis gossypii Glover, Myzus persicae (Sulzer), Bemisia tabaci(...

In this study, the Epaulet Skimmer Orthetrum chrysostigma (Burmeister, 1839) belonging to the family of Libellulidae (Order: Odonata) is described as a first time to fauna of Iraq; the specimens were collected from Maysan province, south of Iraq, is described as a first time to fauna. The diagnostic characters and main morphological features were f...

The aim of this study was to assess species diversity and population abundance of pollinating insects in some different regions of Iraq. There are 611 specimens were collected in the current study; these specimens belong to 5 orders, 25 families, 45 genera and 52 species. In total the percent of pollinator groups investigated were recorded; bees an...

In this study, 81 specimens of the beetles associated with alfalfa fields, were collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. 17 species belonging to 16 genera and 8 families were determined; these species are: Sitona sp., Hypera postica (Gyllenhal), Lixus scolopax (Boheman), Spermophagus sericeus (Geoffroy), Clanoptilus judex (Abeil...

In this study, 117 specimens of the hairy wasps (Hymenoptera: Scoliidae), collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. Five species belonging to three genera were determined; this species are: Campsomeriella thoracica (Fabricius), Megascolia maculata (Drury), Scolia flaviceps Eversmann, S. turkestanica Betrem, S. hirta (Schrank) and S....

A total of 533 specimens were collected in survey of Brachyceran species from different localities of Iraq during February to November 2014 .This study was reported 16 species belonging to 13 genera and 7 families, the results showed that Dicranosepsis Duda, 1926 (Family; Sepsidae) is recorded the genus for the first time in Iraq.

In total; from 593 specimens there are 12 species of 10 genera representing three families were diagnosed: Pentatomidae, Reduviidae and Coreidae (Order; Hemiptera) were collected from Baghdad. The species of Oncocephalus pilicornis Reuter, 1882 (fam., Reduviidae) was recorded for the first time in Iraq. Key word: light trap, Hemiptera, new record,...

In total; from 593 specimens there are 12 species of 10 genera representing three families were diagnosed: Pentatomidae, Reduviidae, and Coreidae (Order; Hemiptera) were collected from Baghdad. The species of Oncocephalus pilicornis Reuter, 1882 (fam., Reduviidae) was recorded for the first time in Iraq.

The genus of Barylypa Förster, 1869 and Barylypa uniguttata (Gravenhorst, 1829) belonging to the tribe Gravenhorstiini of subfamily Anomaloninae (Hymenoptera, Ichneumonidae), collected in Wasit province, middle of Iraq, are described as a new record to fauna.

In this study, 150 specimens of the Sphecini tribe (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Sphecinae), collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. Nine species belonging to two genera were determined; this species are: Sphex flavipennis Fabricius, S. pruinosus Germar, S. zubaidiyacus Augul, Prionyx crudelis (F. Smith), P. macula (Fabricius), P. stsc...

Four species belonging to genus of Liris Fabricius (subfamily; Larrinae): L. haemorrhoidalis (Fabricius), L. subtessellata (Smith), L. atratus (Spinola) and L. nigricans (Walker) were studied in different regions of Iraq. Redescription and key with figures are presented here for the diagnosis of these species.

Hairy rove beetle, Creophilus maxillosus Linnaeus (Coleoptera; Staphylinidae) was registered as a new record for Iraq. Some morphological features were figured

In this study, 258 specimens of Sceliphrini tribe (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Sphecinae), collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. Five species belonging to two genera were determined.the current study recorded five types of this tribe belonging to both sexes and as follows: Chalybion flebile,(lepeletier) Sceliphron madraspatanum (Fab...

The study recorded a new hosts of the Oleander aphid Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe in Iraq, Periploca graeca L. Asclepiadaceae and Pilea serpyllacea (Kunth) Liebm Urticaceae were reported here as new host plant in the world for this pest.

A new species of Sphex zubaidiyanis sp. nov was described from Iraq . The diagnostic characters of this species is illustrated.

Nine species of stored collection specimens of unidentified ant worker, (Hymenoptera: Formicidae: Myrmicinae), Crematogaster auberti Emery; C. luctans Forel; Messor buettikeri Collingwood; M. minor (André); M. picturatus Santsch; M. striaticeps (André); Monomorium carbonarium (Smith); Mon. Pharaonis (Linnaeus); Pheidole minuscula Bernard, are recor...

In this study, there are two genera; Systoechus Loew and Bombylisoma Rondeni as new recorded in Iraq. Key to genera with figured of them was provided.

Psychoda alternata Say, 1824 (Diptera : Psychodidae : Psychodinae) is newly recoded for fauna of Iraq . Shortly description and the important diagnostic characters are figured.

In this study,409 specimens of Ammophilini tribe (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae: Sphecinae),collected from different region of Iraq are investigated. Thirteen species belonging to four genera were determined. Genus of Parapsammophila and six species; Ammophila barbara, A. sabulosa, A. gracillima, A. hungarica, Podalonia minax and Parapsammophila turanica...

In this study, male genitalia of two species belong to genus of Bembix Fabricius were studied: B. oculata Panzer, and B. bidentata Vander Linden, the latter species was recorded for the first time in Iraq.

Chrysomya albiceps (Wiedemann, 1819) ‫النوع‬ ‫المدروسة‬ ‫المحافظات‬ ‫جميع‬ ‫في‬ ‫انشارا‬ ‫االنواع‬ ‫اكثر‬ ‫كان‬ ‫نوفمبر‬ ‫شهر‬ ‫خالل‬ ‫عام‬ 0202 ‫لألنواع‬ ‫تواجد‬ ‫اعلى‬ ‫النجف‬ ‫محافظة‬ ‫سجلت‬ ‫كما‬ ‫بلغت‬ ‫حيث‬ ‫المدروسة‬ 22.0 ‫محافظة‬ ‫اما‬ , % ‫الشهر‬ ‫هذا‬ ‫خالل‬ ‫نسبة‬ ‫اقل‬ ‫سجلت‬ ‫ميسان‬ ‫كانت‬ ‫فقد‬ 02.0 ‫النوع‬ ‫بينما‬. % ‫انشارا‬ ‫االنوا...

In this study, there are two genera; Systoechus Loew and Bombylisoma Rondeni as new recorded in Iraq. Key to genera with figured of them was provided.

Hemipteran species of alfalfa plant surveyed in Abu Ghraib, Baghdad during the months of April, May and October of 2010. The study was registered, eight species belonging to eight genera and six families. The results showed that Deracoris sp. Kirschbaum,1855 and Campylomma diversicornis Reuter, 1878 the most abundant species while Lygaeus pandurus...

Beetles sp ecimens were collected from exposed animal carcasses in Baghdad city ; and p repared for farther taxonomic study. The investigation st arted from February2006 till January 2007.The results obtained showed that beetles could be collected during late winter to early autumn with variation of their pop ulation density at different seasons. T...

The effects of temperature on some biological aspects of Chrysomya albiceps (Wied.) were studied. The incubation, larval and pupation periods as well as mortality were calculated at constant temperature and relative humidity. The temperature 30Co was preferable to egg and larval stages, whereas the 32Co was preferred for pupal stage.Sex-ratio was a...

Adult of dipterous flies were collected monthly from exposed animals carcasses during the p eriod from February 2006 to January 2007 in Baghdad city. The results obtained showed that flies could be collected all ov er the year with variation of their pop ulation density in different seasons. The majority of the collected species were abundant durin...

ABSTRACT The study aims to identify the third instar larvae of fly species (Order : Diptera) feeding on carcasses (Fishes and Rabbits). Two families (Calliphoridae and Sarcophagidae), were recorded with highest rate in Calliphoridae species. The following species had been registered in accordance with their prevalence respectively; Calliphora vicin...

Sarcophaga africa Fall. considered to be medical and veterinary importance, therefore, its third larval instar was described by digital camera under compound and dissecting microscope. This description includes spines type, shaped and cephalopharyngeal skeleton. Furthermore the anterior and posterior spiracles were also studied.