ABSTRACT: The Knowledge of the initial diversity of entomofauna in eucalyptus spp forest stands. it can provide an effective characterization of the insect community, evidencing aspects of local diversity, besides contributing to the registration of insect pests with potential for crop damage, biological control agents, pollinators among other organisms and their complex trophic networks. Thus, the study aimed ...
Pesticide poisoning results from occupational exposure of rural workers, especially in agricultural areas. To reduce these problems, it is necessary to use strategies to monitor and control the rational management of the chemicals used. The objective of this work was to evaluate the occupational profile of rural workers through interviews and toxicological tests. The study is characterized by applied research, ...
The mating behavior of the moth Atheloca subrufella Hulst, 1887 (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) was investigated in laboratory arenas. The descriptions of courtship and copulation in males and females were based on direct observations of virgin couples. The courtship and copulation bioassays results comprise several behavior patterns such as antennation, female searching (walking and/or flying); female encounter; fema...