Entomology – Plant Pests

LECTURES

1. Branches of entomology, special importance of agricultural-applied entomology.

2. Systematic entomology, nomenclature, classification. Phylogenetic origin of insects, insect evolution and biogeography. Insect societies.

3. External morphology. Body shell, exoskeleton. Head: types, parts accessories and head instruments. Thorax: parts and organs of the chest. Abdomen: structure, appendages and abdominal organs.

4. Anatomy – Physiology: Digestive, circulatory, excretory system.

5. Anatomy – Physiology: Respiratory, muscular system (movement and locomotion of insects).

6. Anatomy – Physiology: Nervous system. Insect senses

7. Anatomy – Physiology: Reproductive system. Biological cycle. Fetal and post-fetal development. Transformations.

8. Cyclicity, seasonal development and diapause.

9. Class Insecta: divisions, superclasses, orders, series. Classification of insects by classes.

10. Introduction to mites anatomy, morphology

11. Introduction to nematodes, anatomy, morphology and classification

12. Ways to deal with mites and nematodes

13. Introduction to agricultural pharmacology

Laboratory exercises

1. Rules of hygiene and safety in the laboratory area.

2. Morphology of various insect body parts.

3. Identification of the perfect individuals and imperfect stages of the main orders of metamorphoses of the main families of agricultural and sanitary importance.

4. Identification of the perfect individuals and imperfect stages of the main orders of semi-metabolous insects of the main families of agricultural and sanitary importance.

5. Identification of the juvenile and adult forms of the main classes of invariable insects of the main families of agricultural and sanitary importance.

6. Identification of the main categories of symptoms/insects in cultivated plants, stored agricultural products, food and productive animals.