Studies on the nematode moaciria icosiensis [Seurat, 1917] from chalcides ocelatus [Forsk] in Egypt

ABSTRACT

With the aid of scanning electron microscopy, certain morphological features [e.g. lateral alae, posterior end of male and cuticular surface] are used as principal pilars in the description of the nematode Moaciria icosiensis [Seurat, 1917] from Chalcides ocellatus [Forsk.]. Cuticular surface is distinguished by minute striations. Lateral alae are smooth and showing undulation. The posterior end of the male is curved and carries specific papillae. These morphological features are specific and aid in proper identification of Moaciria icosiensis