National Insect Museum Integrated Program
NARC, Islamabad
PUBLICATIONS
Research Papers
Zia, A., Hassan, S.A., Shehzad, A. and Naz, F. 2010. Diversity of Aphidoidea in Rawalpindi Division (Punjab, Pakistan) with a list of host plants studied. Haltares, Vol 1 (2): 38-43.
Shakeel, M., Zia, A., Farid, A. and Hussain, Z. 2010. Impact of egg retention on walking behavior of Trichogramma chilonis (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). Halteres, Vol.1 (2): 31-34.
Zia, A., M. A. Rafi, Z. Hussain and M. Naeem.2009. Occurrence of Odonata in Northern Areas of Pakistan with seven new records. Halteres. Vol. 1 (1): 48 – 56.
Rafi, M. A., M. R. Khan, A. Zia and A. Shehzad. 2009. Diversity of Odonata in District Poonch and Sudhnuti of valley of Kashmir – Pakistan, with a new record of the country. Halteres. Vol. 1 (1): 28 - 35.
Zia, A. Naeem, M. Rafi, M. A. and Hassan, S. A. 2008. A list of damselflies (Zygoptera: Odonata ) recorded from Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K). Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 51(6): (In press).
Borowiec, L., Sultan, A., Rafi, M. A., and Naz, F. 2008. tosacantha pakistanica, a new species from Pakistan (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae: tosacanthini). Genus – Int. J. of Invertebrate Taxomy,: 19(2): 285-290
Sultan, A. Borowiec, L, Rafi, M. A., Ilyas, M, Naz, F and Shehzad, A. 2008. Tortoise beetles of Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Pakistan and their host Preferences (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Cassidinae) Genus. Wrocław Poland. 19(1): 93-102.
Khan, I. Din, S. Khalil, S. K. and Rafi, M.. A. 2007. Survey of Predatory Coccinellidas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) in the Chitral District, Pakistan. Journal of Insect Sciences. 7 (7): 6 pp.
Gillani, W. A., Matin, M. A. and Rafi, M. A. 2007. Biomics of tropical Coccinellid beetle Harmonia (Leis) dimidiata (F.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under laboratory conditions. Pak. J. Agric. Res. Vol 20 (1-2):79-83
Munir, A. Yasmin, N. and Rafi, M. A. and Pavulaan, H. and Wright, D. 2007 Biomic Studies of Papilio demoleus, the Citrus Butterfly L. (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) from Lower Sindh, Pakistan. The International Lepidoptera Survey (TILS) USA. Taxomic Report. 6 (8): 11 pp.
Khan, M. R., Rafi, M. A., Munir, M., Hussain, S, Baig, M. W. and Khan, M. W. 2007. Biodiversity of butterflies from Districts Kotli, Mirpur and Bhimber of Azad Kashmir. Pak. J. Zool. Vol 39(1): 27-34
Rafi, A. M., Sultan,A., Falak, N. and Ilyas, M. 2007. M. Efffect of Climatic Change on Insects and Vector Borne Diseases.pp 51-67 In: Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M.A. (Eds.) 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. National Workshop Proceedings,February 13-14, 2006. Islamabad, Pakistan. 156 pp.
Rana, S. A., Rana, N and Shehzad, A. 2007. Role of Biodiversity in Agriculture.pp13-25. In: Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M.A. (Eds.) 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. In: Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M.A. (Eds.) 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. National Workshop Proceedings,February 13-14, 2006. Islamabad, Pakistan. 156 pp.
Irshad, M., Matin, A.M., Ishaque, M.and Ashfaque.2007. M. Identification of xious and Beneficial Insects in the Concepts of Integrated Pest Management. pp 37-43. In: Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M.A. (Eds.) 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. National Workshop Proceedings,February 13-14, 2006. Islamabad, Pakistan. 156 pp.
Inayat Ullah,.M., and Mishkat Ullah. 2007 Role of Insect Collection and Identification in Agricultural Ecomy and Public Health.pp 111-115 In: Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M.A. (Eds.) 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. National Workshop Proceedings,February 13-14, 2006. Islamabad, Pakistan. 156 pp.
Saljoqi, A. U. R., Aslam, N. and Rafi, M.A. 2006. Biology and Host Preference of Lemon Butterfly. The Environ-Monitor, Islamabad. 6(7):40-43.
Matin, M. A. and Rafi, M. A. 2006. Present status of Rinderpest Disease in Pakistan. J. Vet. Med. B. 53: 26 – 28.
Amir Sultan, Abdul S., Mumtaz, Zaheer Ahmed, Farrakh Mehmood and Mir. A. Khan 2005. Pollinarium morphology in Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb. and allies from Pakistan. Pp 12-15.
Khan, M. Inyatuallah, Falak Naz and A. Sattar 2005. Comparative efficacy of some insecticides for the control of yellow Scripophage incertulas and White Scirpophaga intata Stem Borers. Sarhad J. Agric. 21(4): 665-667.
Khan, J., M. Inayatullah, Falak Naz, A. Sattar and M. F. Shahzad. 2005. Relative resistance of some rice cultivars to Yellow Scirpophaga incertulas (Walk) and White Scripophaga intata (Walk) Stem Borers. Pakistan Journal of Science Vol. 57 (1-2): 53-56.
Munir, A. Yasmin, N. and Rafi, M. A. 2005. Effect of citrus varieties on the developmental behaviour of Citrus Butterfly Papilio demoleus in lower Sindh, Pakistan. Records Zoological Survey of Pakistan. XVI. 76-80.
Jasra, A.W. and Rafi, M.A. 2005. Apricot as a source of Livelihood and status of its Pollination Management in rthern Areas. Pakistan. Agriculture. 1 (1): 70-78.
Inayatullah, M., Hayat, A and Rafi, M. A. 2005. Species composition, distribution and seasonal occurrence of coccinellids (Coleoptera) in District Poonch, Azad Kashmir, with new records. S.J. Agriculture. 21(1): 97-100.
Books
Rafi, M. A., Irshad, M and Inyatullaha, M. 2005. Predatory Ladybird Beetles of Pakistan. PARC/ NWFP Agricultural University. Roohani Art Press, Islamabad, Pakistan. 105 pp.
In this book taxomy, distribution and list of hosts/preys are provided for 75 species recorded from Pakistan. These species belong to 37 genera 2 subgenera in 14 tribes and five subfamilies. Out of these, 24 species and three subspecies are reported for the first time in Pakistan.
Khan, M. R. Irshad, M. and Rafi, M. A. 2008. Insect Fauna of Azad Jammu and Kashmir. MK Printers, Islamabad. 143 pp.
In this book 941 insect species have been reported. Forty nine species reported for first time from Azad Jammu and Kashmir. There is a need for long term sustainable effort in this sector for the betterment of ecomy and environment of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
Chapter in Books
Ahmed, I. Rafi, M. A. and Najam, P. 2007. Black Bugs of Rice, Scotiphara spp. (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae: Podopinae) in Pakistan: Taxomy, Biology, Damage and Control. 619-642 In: The Invasive Black Bugs of the World: Identification, Biology and Management. A. T. Barrion, R. C. Joshi and L.S. Sebastian (Eds.). PhilRice, Philippine. 793 pp.
Jilani, G. and Irshad, M. 2008. Natural enemies of insect pests of food crops in Pakistan. In: Catalogue on natural enemies of insect pests of food crops in SAAR countries. SARRC Agriculture Centre Prakash Printing & Packaging, Dhaka pp. 284-346.
Proceedings
Khan, A. A. and Rafi, M. A. 2007. Role of Insect Taxomy and Systematics in Sustainable Agriculture. Proceedings National Workshop Fabruary 13-14, 2006. Islamabad, Pakistan. 156 pp.
Reports
Rafi, M. A. (Edt.). 2006. Report of Training on “Biosystematics of Odonata. National Insect Museum and Insect Pest Informatic, IPEP, NARC.
Rafi, M. A. (Edt.). 2007. Report of “Hands on Training of Taxomists through Expedition” May 29-June 12, 2007.National Insect Museum and Insect Pest Informatic, IPEP, NARC. 100 Pp.
Nymphalid Butterflies of Pakistan
http://www.nymphalidae.net/pk_db/
Online data of “Nymphalid Butterflies of Pakistan” is developed where 614 specimens with 69 species were identified. Among them nine (9) species are new records for Pakistan and 10 species also belonging to different countries i.e. Bangladesh five, Iran one, Japan three and Oman one. Voucher specimens of Family Nymphalidae present in museum has been prepared and can be accessed at the following web site:
Papilionidae (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) of Pakistan
http://www.geocities.com/tgorw_se/index.html
The swallowtails (Papilionidae) of Pakistan, belong to two subfamilies i.e Parnassiinae and Papilionidae. The former contains one tribe, 2 genera with 15 species and the latter with three tribes, five genera with 13 species.
Barcode of life data system: Advancing species identification and discovery through the analysis of short, standardizes gene region. Four species of Geometrid moths (i.e. Ascotis selenaria, Biston suppressaria, Alcis depravata and Alcis sp.) are linked with International project entitled “Canadian DNA barcoding Programme” and can be accessed on following sites:
http://www.barcodinglife.com/views/taxbrowser.php?taxid=90790
http://www.barcodinglife.com/views/taxbrowser.php?taxid=7734
http://www.barcodinglife.com/views/taxbrowser.php?taxid=92155
Predatory Coccinellids of Pakistan.(Under construction)
http://www.freewebs.com/predatoryladybirdpakistan/
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