Citrus fruits have gotten nutritive and nutraceutical properties, being consumed directly and used in the preparation of medicines, food, among others. They are frequently found in backyards, but most of them do not receive proper management. The objective of this study was to know the pest and beneficial organisms associated with backyard citrus in Tierras Altas, Chiriquí. For this, nine backyard trees without agronomic management were randomly selected in Cerro Punta; while in Paso Ancho, 11 conventionally managed trees w...

Spiders are important arthropods in agroecosystems, as they serve as indicators of environmental quality, in addition to the role that they can play as biological control agents of some pest species in crops. On the other hand, shrub species such as Salvia rosmarinus (L.), commonly known as rosemary, are often used as live fences, being near to important crops such as onion, potato, lettuce, among others. Cerro Punta is the main producing area of ​​these products in the country. The objective of this study was to know the community of spiders associated with rosemary in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí, Panama. For this, random samplings were carried out in rosemary plants, located in different sites of Cerro Punta. The spiders were observed, photographed, collected and identified, with the support of specialized literature. According to the results, 57% of the spiders corresponded to the spec...

Citrus fruits have gotten nutritive and nutraceutical properties, being consumed directly and used in the preparation of medicines, food, among others. They are frequently found in backyards, but most of them do not receive proper management. The objective of this study was to know the pest and beneficial organisms associated with backyard citrus in Tierras Altas, Chiriquí. For this, nine backyard trees without agronomic management were randomly selected in Cerro Punta; while in Paso Ancho, 11 conventionally managed trees w...

Spiders are important arthropods in agroecosystems, as they serve as indicators of environmental quality, in addition to the role that they can play as biological control agents of some pest species in crops. On the other hand, shrub species such as Salvia rosmarinus (L.), commonly known as rosemary, are often used as live fences, being near to important crops such as onion, potato, lettuce, among others. Cerro Punta is the main producing area of ​​these products in the country. The objective of this study was to know the community of spiders associated with rosemary in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí, Panama. For this, random samplings were carried out in rosemary plants, located in different sites of Cerro Punta. The spiders were observed, photographed, collected and identified, with the support of specialized literature. According to the results, 57% of the spiders corresponded to the spec...

Citrus fruits have gotten nutritive and nutraceutical properties, being consumed directly and used in the preparation of medicines, food, among others. They are frequently found in backyards, but most of them do not receive proper management. The objective of this study was to know the pest and beneficial organisms associated with backyard citrus in Tierras Altas, Chiriquí. For this, nine backyard trees without agronomic management were randomly selected in Cerro Punta; while in Paso Ancho, 11 conventionally managed trees w...

Spiders are important arthropods in agroecosystems, as they serve as indicators of environmental quality, in addition to the role that they can play as biological control agents of some pest species in crops. On the other hand, shrub species such as Salvia rosmarinus (L.), commonly known as rosemary, are often used as live fences, being near to important crops such as onion, potato, lettuce, among others. Cerro Punta is the main producing area of ​​these products in the country. The objective of this study was to know the community of spiders associated with rosemary in Cerro Punta, Chiriquí, Panama. For this, random samplings were carried out in rosemary plants, located in different sites of Cerro Punta. The spiders were observed, photographed, collected and identified, with the support of specialized literature. According to the results, 57% of the spiders corresponded to the spec...

The aim of this work was to identify the insects and spiders associated with ornamental plants in David, Chiriquí, Panama. For this, five random samplings were carried out in four locations, selecting 35 plant species and collecting the specimens manually. The identification of insects and spiders was made by consulting specialized documentation and photographs were taken. According to the results, the predominant species of spiders in ornamentals were Argiope argentata (Fabricius, 1775) (Araneae: Araneidae) and Leucauge venusta (Walckenaer, 1841) (Araneae: Tetragnathidae). Phytophagous insects were represented by the order Phasmatodea and Oiketicus kirbyi Guilding, 1827 (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) feeding on palm leaves (Arecaceae); three species of grasshoppers associated with Toro grass, from which Taeniopoda varipennis Rehn, 1905 (Orthoptera: Romaleidae) stood out; Scarabaeidae and Chr...

The aim of this work was to identify the insects and spiders associated with ornamental plants in David, Chiriquí, Panama. For this, five random samplings were carried out in four locations, selecting 35 plant species and collecting the specimens manually. The identification of insects and spiders was made by consulting specialized documentation and photographs were taken. According to the results, the predominant species of spiders in ornamentals were Argiope argentata (Fabricius, 1775) (Araneae: Araneidae) and Leucauge venusta (Walckenaer, 1841) (Araneae: Tetragnathidae). Phytophagous insects were represented by the order Phasmatodea and Oiketicus kirbyi Guilding, 1827 (Lepidoptera: Psychidae) feeding on palm leaves (Arecaceae); three species of grasshoppers associated with Toro grass, from which Taeniopoda varipennis Rehn, 1905 (Orthoptera: Romaleidae) stood out; Scarabaeidae and Chr...

Objective. To determine the perception of entomophagy as a healthy foodalternative in Panama. Methods. A non-probabilistic sampling was carriedout, targeting 100 people between 18 and 65 years of age, with an educational level of secondary school or higher, a 1:1 ratio of men and women, residents of urban and peri-urban areas, 44% of whom were public servants. An electronic form was shared with them with the following questions: what insects do youknow that are edible, what benefts do you know about the consumption ofinsects, have you ever eaten insects, would you include insects in your diet,why yes or no would you include them? The data were analyzed with Microsoft Excel and PSPP programs. Results. Fifty-eight percent of respondents were aware that crickets and grasshoppers are edible; 45% recognized protein and other nutrients as healthy benefts of eating insects, but a similar percen...

String musical instruments or chordophones are present in various artistic and cultural expressions around the world. The electric guitar, popularized by the so-called guitar heroes, has had a rise and development in the manufacturing industry, which demands considerable amounts of wood; being alder, maple, mahogany, basswood and rosewood, the most commonly used. On the other hand, in Panama there are artisans, called luthiers, who have skills and abilities to make instruments of excellent quality; being feasible the use of local wood, as an alternative for this purpose. The objective of this work was to know the suitable native woods from Panama for chordophones manufacturing, as a sustainable alternative. For this, savannah oak (Tabebuia rosea) and purpleheart (Peltogyne purpurea), were chosen to make the body of a semi-hollow electric guitar; While, to make a solid-body electric guita...

String musical instruments or chordophones are present in various artistic and cultural expressions around the world. The electric guitar, popularized by the so-called guitar heroes, has had a rise and development in the manufacturing industry, which demands considerable amounts of wood; being alder, maple, mahogany, basswood and rosewood, the most commonly used. On the other hand, in Panama there are artisans, called luthiers, who have skills and abilities to make instruments of excellent quality; being feasible the use of local wood, as an alternative for this purpose. The objective of this work was to know the suitable native woods from Panama for chordophones manufacturing, as a sustainable alternative. For this, savannah oak (Tabebuia rosea) and purpleheart (Peltogyne purpurea), were chosen to make the body of a semi-hollow electric guitar; While, to make a solid-body electric guita...

This research presents the species of the genus Argiope Audouin, 1827 (Araneae: Araneidae), found in agricultural and urban areas from Chiriqui, Panama. To do this, since August until November 2020, the locations of David, Alanje, Bugaba, Paso Ancho and Cerro Punta were visited. Random samplings were carried out both in crops and in surrounding vegetation, searching for Argiope specimens, also keeping a photographic record and georeferencing. Arachnids were reviewed in the laboratory for their identification, supported by specialized literature. According to the results, the species Argiope argentata (Fabricius, 1775), was present in the five locations visited; while Argiope trifasciata (Forskal, 1775) was only found in Paso Ancho, Tierras Altas District. Although the genus may be considered cosmopolitan and widely distributed in America, the predominance of A. argentata suggests that it...

Objective. To Identify the stinging larvae species complex of the genus Automeris Hübner, 1819 (Lepidoptera: Saturniidae), associated with pigeon pea crops, Cajanus cajan (L.), that represent a health risk for farmers in Panama. Methods. The study is descriptive and exploratory. During the second semester of 2022, trips were made in areas with pigeon pea crops in the provinces of Coclé, Herrera, Veraguas and Chiriquí. A photographic record was kept and specimens were collected, which were prepared with boiling water and then deposited in glass vials with 70 % ethanol. The laboratory identifcation of the specimens was made by consulting specialized literature. Results. Three larvae species of the genus Automeris associated with pigeon pea crops were identifed: Automeris zozine Druce, 1886, and Automeris dagmarae Brechlin & Meister, 2011, in the province of Chiriquí; Automeris io F...

String musical instruments or chordophones are present in various artistic and cultural expressions around the world. The electric guitar, popularized by the so-called guitar heroes, has had a rise and development in the manufacturing industry, which demands considerable amounts of wood; being alder, maple, mahogany, basswood and rosewood, the most commonly used. On the other hand, in Panama there are artisans, called luthiers, who have skills and abilities to make instruments of excellent quality; being feasible the use of local wood, as an alternative for this purpose. The objective of this work was to know the suitable native woods from Panama for chordophones manufacturing, as a sustainable alternative. For this, savannah oak (Tabebuia rosea) and purpleheart (Peltogyne purpurea), were chosen to make the body of a semi-hollow electric guitar; While, to make a solid-body electric guita...

This research presents the species of the genus Argiope Audouin, 1827 (Araneae: Araneidae), found in agricultural and urban areas from Chiriqui, Panama. To do this, since August until November 2020, the locations of David, Alanje, Bugaba, Paso Ancho and Cerro Punta were visited. Random samplings were carried out both in crops and in surrounding vegetation, searching for Argiope specimens, also keeping a photographic record and georeferencing. Arachnids were reviewed in the laboratory for their identification, supported by specialized literature. According to the results, the species Argiope argentata (Fabricius, 1775), was present in the five locations visited; while Argiope trifasciata (Forskal, 1775) was only found in Paso Ancho, Tierras Altas District. Although the genus may be considered cosmopolitan and widely distributed in America, the predominance of A. argentata suggests that it...