Al-Abbadi, S. Y (2002).

Morphological and Biological Notes of insect pests attacking Fruit Crops in Al-Qasir district Karak-Jordan .

Minufiya Journal of Agricultural Research Vol (27.) No (2).2002. (259-271).

ABSTRACT: The present study covered all areas cultivated with fruit trees in Al-Qasir district Karak Jordan. These areas represented about 3% (1269.4 hectares) of the total areas of Al-Qasir district. The study was conducted during the period elapsed between 1996 and 1998. During this period,18 species of insects, belonging to 5 orders represented 15 families, were collected and their biology was studied. Four of these species were found attack olive trees, two attacking grape vine, two were attacking fig trees, two were attacking apple trees, two were attacking pomegranate trees, one was attacking almond, and five were attacking more than one fruit crop .Environmental factors prevailing in the studied area were recorded, in order to clarify the insect life cycle and yearly generations.

Keywords: Morphology, Biology, insect pests, Fruit Crops, Jordan