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    Activity density of spiders inhabiting the citrus field in Lahore, Pakistan

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    Authors
    Tahir, H.
    Butt, A.
    Naheed, Rakhshanda
    Bilal, M.
    Alam, I.
    Date
    2011
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Tahir, H. and Butt, A. and Naheed, R. and Bilal, M. and Alam, I. 2011. Activity density of spiders inhabiting the citrus field in Lahore, Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology. 43 (4): pp. 683-688.
    Source Title
    Pakistan Journal of Zoology
    Additional URLs
    http://zsp.com.pk/pdf/673-681%20(7)%20PJZ-242-10_revised_4th.pdf
    ISSN
    0030-9923
    School
    Epidemiology and Biostatistics
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24256
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    Abstract

    A survey of the spiders associated with citrus fields of University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan was conducted to identify potential biological control agents of citrus pests in the study area. A total of 1098 specimens belonging to 38 species, 22 genera and nine families were collected. Lycosidae was the most abundant family while Gnaphosidae was represented by highest number of species. The number of species gradually increased from January until the end of trapping session. Richness and diversity was highest in the month of June. However, evenness was highest during the month of January. It is concluded that a rich spider fauna exists in citrus fields of the study area. As spiders are potential biological control agents of citrus pests, so any practice that may disrupt this group should be avoided by the farmers.

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