ENTOMA NEWSLETTER 1-2021

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CONTENTS

2 Foreword by the newly 14 Members achievements
elected ENTOMA president
16 Community outreach
3 Messages from previous & media highlight of ENTOMA
ENTOMA presidents members

6 Editor’s note 17 New publications by ENTOMA
members
7 ENTOMA council members
(2021-2022) 20 Serangga journal

9 Feature article 21 Become ENTOMA member

10 ENTOMA events 22 Contact details

About ENTOMA

The Entomological Society of Malaysia (ENTOMA) was established
on the 22nd of August 1994 with the prime objective to stimulate

public awareness on the importance of insect studies and also to build
networking among the entomological researchers at the national and

international level.

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Foreword

NEWLY ELECTED ENTOMA PRESIDENT 2021 - 2022

Dear distinguished ENTOMA members and future members,

I’m very honoured to be selected as the President of ENTOMA
2021-2022, and thank you for the trust and support you have given.
I’m so grateful for this opportunity and will strive in every way to
be worthy of ENTOMA.

With the strength of various members’ backgrounds in
entomology from different organizations, we ENTOMA
members must work together to achieve our vision
and mission. Throughout the years, our vision has
always been to establish ENTOMA as a central hub
of sharing and exchanging knowledge to develop an
advanced education and research in Malaysia and abroad. Working
together in hand with the ENTOMA committee 2021/2022, we aim to
promote and increase the visibility of ENTOMA through our activities such
as this bulletin, quarterly webinars, and our key conference: International
Symposium of Insects (ISoI).

Your support will become our backbone to continue making ENTOMA a
successful organization, and we are thankful for that.

"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and
working together is a success." – Henry Ford

Thank you.

Wan Fatma Zuharah

Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Wan Fatma Zuharah Wan Musthapa
University Sains Malaysia

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Messages From Previous ENTOMA
Presidents

Dr. Md. Yusof Husin “Professionalism are both ethical and workmanlike qualities
Ex-President of ENTOMA that separate professionals from amateur. ENTOMA was
1995 - 1997 established in 1994 to be the premier association of
professionals in the field of entomology. Membership in

ENTOMA will lead to high quality "products" and to public

trust in our value to society. Professional entomologists are
identified by their manner of conducting and communicate

science of entomology. There are many aspects of our
profession that most of us never learn under formal

environment. Entomology is not science until the results are
communicated to the appropriate audience, that is, scientific

colleagues, corporate management, students or public at
large. I sincerely hope that, on this occasion, the ENTOMA

Newsletter will be able to play the role and to preserve
professionalism among Malaysian entomological
professionals.”

“I am so overwhelmed to know that ENTOMA is publishing Dato’ Dr. Azhar Ismail
its own newsletter since it was first established. It is Ex-President of ENTOMA
certainly a fantastic news, and I certainly like to 2001 - 2002
congratulate the 2021 ENTOMA main committee members Ex-DG Malaysian Cocoa Board
for taking this noble initiative. I shall be feeling proud to Vice Chancellor, Nilai University
read this inaugural issue when it gets published.
While we have many social media platforms for
communication, I believe the ENTOMA Newsletter carry
more formalities in terms of communication and

digitalized documentation that may serve as institutional
memory for later reference. Also, the newsletter may
aspire members to publish their findings, observations, or
ideas as short communication for wider discussion. Hence,
I hope ENTOMA Newsletter should receive overwhelming
support from the ENTOMA members.
Once again, my hearty congratulations to ENTOMA on this
commendable effort in getting the publication of inaugural
issue of ENTOMA Newsletter. Keep up the good work and
my best wishes.”

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“I am honored to be given the opportunity to say few words in
this 1st ENTOMA newsletter. As a three term (2010 – 2016) of
ENTOMA president and seeing its current development, I am
truly grateful that ENTOMA is beginning to catch the eye of the

public at large and accepted as one of the professional scientific

societies not only in Malaysia but also in Asian Region. The

ENTOMA is basically championing the role and contribution of
entomologists to the society, nation food safety and security as
well as a sustainable development of our country via research,
teaching, seminars, and outreach activities. To enhance these, I
wish to give tips which probably useful for the ENTOMA. First,

have insect projects with some primary and secondary schools to
inculcate the kids to get use and understand insect at early age
Prof. Dr. Idris Abd Ghani and probably design some competition between schools yearly.
Second, membership should be opened to all ages as some kids
(UKM) and youngster are currently beginning to love nature. Thirdly, in
collaboration universities, ENTOMA should consistently proposing
Ex-President of ENTOMA

2010 - 2016 to government to build an insect museum as we are yet to have

one. Fourthly, actively engage and/or invite external
entomologists to have collaborative research with related

universities, especially via post doctorate and adjunct or visiting
professor. By doing so, it strengthens and make ENTOMA more

relevant to the national development. I really believe that
ENTOMA could be like ESA in the future, and I pray for it. May
Allah wish ENTOMA the success journey.”

“The establishment of Entomological Society of Dr. Hj. Muzamil Hj. Mustaffa
Malaysia involves the participation from all government (UiTM)
departments, agencies, private sectors, and the Ex-President of ENTOMA
communities that have interest in the importance of 2017 - 2018
insects. In the 1990s the involvement was not
comprehensive but now with the current needs, many | Official website: http://entoma.net/
individuals and parties have joined ENTOMA. Starting

with the National Symposium on Insects in Melaka in
1997, ENTOMA has grown with involvement at the
international level such as the Asia Pacific Conference
on Entomology, Kuala Lumpur and four series of
International Symposiums on Insects (ISoI). I hope the
ENTOMA’s committee members as well as the
assistance of its members continue to support this
association to continue to grow even further. After
Memorandum of Understanding, MoUs with
Perhimpunan Entomologi Indonesia (PEI) and The
Entomological Society of Korea, ENTOMA may be able
to expand to West Asian, European countries and United
State of America. I wish good luck and all the best to
the ENTOMA’s committee and the members for the
future undertaking.”

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“Congratulations to the current ENTOMA committee
members for the continual support and efforts in ensuring
that ENTOMA remains alive, active, and recognized all

around the globe. As the previous President, I will keep giving
my endless support in making ENTOMA one of the shining
stars and among the highly reputable societies in Malaysia
and abroad. All our registered members deserve to get
maximum benefit from the ENTOMA platform as a medium

for networking (academic and non-academic), exchange of
ideas and knowledge transfer through the social network
that has been listed as the vision and mission of
our society. Please do not miss any of the activities
Prof. Madya Dr. Salmah Yaakop
organized by ENTOMA. I hope our passion as
(UKM) entomologists have not faltered or lapsed even though we

Ex-President of ENTOMA are facing many obstacles during this challenging COVID-19
season. ENTOMA will have the largest and most important
2019 - 2020 meetings during the Fifth International Symposium of Insects

scheduled for 2022. Please save the date, and let us get

involved!.”

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Alhamdulillah, we finally managed to release the very first
ENTOMA newsletter this year. I would like to take this
opportunity to personally congratulate all ENTOMA

members who managed to maintain stellar performance in
your career despite having to battle with COVID-19

pandemic. We at the editorial team will keep everyone

updated about ENTOMA activities and achievements in
our next newsletter issues. Let us be patient living with the
new normal, stay safe and healthy. Yes, it is not easy, but I

am sure we can manage, InshaAllah.

Dr. Norasmah Basari

Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Newsletter Editor

Assistant Editors

• Dr. Aqilah Awg Abdul Rahman (UTHM)•
• Dr. Siti Nasuha Hamzah (USM)•
• Ts. Dr. Norhayu Asib (UPM) •

• Dr. Muhamad Azmi bin Mohammed (UPM)•

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ENTOMA Council Members

(2021 - 2022)

Prof. Madya Ts. Dr. Wan Fatma Dr. Nurul Wahida Othman
Zuharah Wan Mustafa Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia VICE PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Dr. Suhana Yusof
Dr. Wan Nur Madihah Binti MARDI
Wan Abd Halim ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Kolej Universiti Agrosains Malaysia Email: [email protected]
SECRETARY
Email: [email protected] Dr. Aqilah Awg Abdul Rahman
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn
Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Hafiz Malaysia
Ab Majid EXCO MEMBERS
Universiti Sains Malaysia Email: [email protected]
TREASURER
Email: [email protected] En. Mohamad Harris Nasir
IOI Research Centre, Kluang, Johor
Prof. Madya Dr. Mahadimenakbar EXCO MEMBERS
Mohamed Dawood Email: [email protected]
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
EXCO MEMBERS Dr. Norasmah Basari
Email: [email protected] Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
EXCO MEMBERS
Dr. Muhamad Azmi Email: [email protected]
Mohammed
Universiti Putra Malaysia
EXCO MEMBERS
Email: [email protected]

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MARDI
Ts. Dr. Norhayu Asib EXCO MEMBERS
Universiti Putra Malaysia Email: [email protected]
EXCO MEMBERS
Email: [email protected] Dr. Raja Muhammad Zuha
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Dr. Nurul Fatihah Abd Latip EXCO MEMBERS
Universiti Teknologi MARA Email: [email protected]
EXCO MEMBERS
Email: [email protected] Dr. Siti Nasuha Hamzah
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Pn. Saripah Bakar EXCO MEMBERS
Lembaga Koko Malaysia Email: [email protected]
EXCO MEMBERS
Email: [email protected] En. Yahustazi Chik
Universiti Teknologi MARA,
Pn. Siti Nurulhidayah Ahmad (Sarawak campus)
MPOB EXCO MEMBERS
EXCO MEMBERS Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
Prof. Madya Dr. Ng Yong Foo
Dr. Intan Haslina Ishak Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Sains Malaysia AUDITORS
AUDITORS Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

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Feature article

Isolation and characterization of human DNA
recovered from bed bugs, Cimex hemipterus (F.)

(Hemiptera: Cimicidae)

Lim, L., & Ab Majid, A. H.

Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid
[email protected]

Cimex hemipterus (the tropical bed bug) or also known as pijat or pepijat in Malay is
an ectoparasite insect that mostly feed on human blood (hematophagous). This insect can
be found in hiding places such as in mattresses and bed frames. The bed bugs must take a
blood meal several times in their lifetime in order to molt from one nymphal stage to another.
Although this insect is known as pest, its presence can be very important in certain cases, for
example in crime investigations. The ability to isolate and generate a DNA profile from human
DNA recovered from the tropical bed bugs for identifying individuals can be useful for public
health, forensic, and medical entomology. In this study, adult male and female bed bugs were
allowed to feed on the arm of a human volunteer. Genomic DNA was then recovered from
both male and female bed bugs at every time interval tested (0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 30, and 45 days
post blood meal). The total DNA concentrations recovered from male bed bugs ranged from

12.93 to 65.97 ng/µL, while the total DNA concentrations from female bed bugs ranged from
8.93 to 44.53 ng/µL. The key findings of this research are:

1. DNA could be recovered from both post-feeding male and female tropical bed bugs up to
45 days after feeding.

2. The concentrations of DNA recovered from female bed bugs were generally higher than
those obtained from male bed bugs.

3. Human DNA could be detected from genetic material isolated from post-feeding female
tropical bed bugs up to 30 days through amplifying the D18S51 locus (a location of a
specific gene on a chromosome).

4. The results indicate that it is possible to generate a human DNA profile from genetic
material isolated from tropical bed bugs for individual identification.

5. In the absence of stain materials, the created human DNA profiles collected from bed bugs
presented at crime scenes have a significant potential to identify the perpetrators or
victims in cases of attacks or kidnappings.

Cimex hemipterus feeding on human blood. Cimex hemipterus stock reared in the Household and
Structural Urban Entomology Laboratory in USM.

Further Reading: Lim, L., & Ab Majid, A. H. (2020). Isolation and characterization of human DNA recovered from
Cimex hemipterus (F.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae). Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, 16(4), 664- 670.

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ENTOMA Events

Letter of Intent (LOI) signed between ENTOMA dan Persatuan Entomologi Indonesia (PEI) at Bogor,
Indonesia on 24 April 2019. In picture: Previous ENTOMA President, Prof. Madya Dr. Salmah Yaakop

and PEI President, Professor Dr. Damayanti Buchori (Institut Pertanian Bogor, Bogor, Indonesia).

The 1st ENTOMA Webinar series for 2021 held via Zoom platform on the 24th of March (Wednesday) with
the topic “Recent Trends on Edible Insect Industry in Korea”.

Invited speaker: Prof. Dr. Han Yeon Soo (President of the Entomological Society of Korea. A renowned
researcher from the Chonnam National University.)

The webinar discussed the different roles played by the various organization in South Korea to promote
edible insects as one of the food sources for the population.
Moderator: Mr. Yahustazi Chik, UiTM Sarawak Campus.

This session had successfully gathered almost 200 local and international researchers.
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The 2nd ENTOMA Webinar for 2021 held on the 9th of June (Wednesday) with the topic “Forensic
Entomology: Life After Death”

Invited speaker: Dr. Raja Muhammad Zuha Raja Kamal Bashah, Faculty of Health Scences, Universiti
Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

The insightful webinar discussed the recent findings of forensic entomology in Malaysia mainly focused
on the scuttle flies (Diptera: Phoridae).

Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Wan Fatma Zuharah Wan Mustapha, USM.

A webinar organized by Insect Systematics (CIS), UKM, co-organized by ENTOMA held via Zoom
platform on the 19th of March (Friday) with the topic “What Do We Know and Still Miss about Insect

Extinction?”.
Invited speaker: Dr. Pedro Miguel Cardoso (Adjunct Professor in Ecology at the University of Helsinki,

and the Curator at the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomos.)
Moderator: Mr. Mohd. Hanafy Gausmian.

The interesting topic had discussed the recent decline trends of insect population and had successfully
gathered around 200 attendees.
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CIS Webinar held on the 28th of May (Friday) via Zoom platform at 10.00 am with the topic “Exploring the
Diversity of Insect Venom Systems”.

Organized by Centre for Insect Systematics, UKM, co-organized by ENTOMA
Invited speaker: Dr. Andrew A. Walker (Institute of Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, Australia)

This webinar discussed the potential application of insect venom in the medical scene near future.
Moderator: Dr. Nurul Wahida Othman (Coordinator of CIS).

“Pertandingan CIS Merdeka” competition (co-organized by ENTOMA) in conjunction with the 64th
Independent Day and Malaysia Day
Date: 4th – 20th of September 2021.

The competition includes photography, video, and storytelling to promote “Keunikan Serangga Malaysia”
or the uniqueness of Malaysian insects to the public which is in line with the efforts to conserve the
biodiversity of our precious insects.
The winner of the photography, video, and storytelling have been entitled with cash prizes and e-
certifications.
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Third ENTOMA Webinar held on the 29th of September at 10.00 am via Cisco WEBEX.
Invited speaker: Dr. Nelson Grisales (Project Manager at the World Mosquito Program).
Title: “Insecticide Resistance Management – Mosquito population Replacement with

Wolbachia Technology”.
Moderator: Dr. Intan Haslina Ishak (USM).
More than 150 participants joined this webinar.

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Members Achievements

CONGRATULATIONS

Dato' Dr. Azhar Bin Ismail
Nilai University
Appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Nilai University
on June 20, 2020

Dr. Nurul Fatihah Abd Latip
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Grant receiver
Dana Pembudayaan Penyelidikan Dalaman (DPPD) UiTM
Project title: Effectiveness of bamboo vinegar towards the pests and
nutrient content of Harumanis (MA128), Mangifera indica L.
Amount: RM5000.00
Dr. Nurul Fatihah Abd Latip
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Grant receiver
FRGS
Project title: Beneficial Plant as Trap Crops in Reducing Mealybug,
Dysmicoccus brevipes (Pseudococcidae)
Infestation on Pineapple MD2 Variety
Amount: RM138,105.00

Prof. Madya Dr. Wahizatul Afzan Azmi
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Gold Medal
Minggu Penyelidikan & Inovasi (MPI 2020)
Project title: MetGra Power: A Fungal based Biopesticide
for Sustainable Agriculture

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Prof. Madya Dr. Wahizatul Afzan Azmi
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Gold Medal
Minggu Penyelidikan & Inovasi (MPI 2021)
Project title: Agrotrigonapreneur: Improving and
generating higher income of smallholder farmers for
a sustainable agri-business

Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ab. Majid
Universiti Sains Malaysia

Gold Medal
Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2020
Project title: Bio-BacChi Anti Termite

Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Hafiz Ab. Majid
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Special Award
Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) 2020
Project title: Bio-BacChi Anti Termite

Dr. Norasmah Basari
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Silver Medal
Minggu Penyelidikan & Inovasi (MPI 2020)
Project title: Systematic flowering plants arrangement to
increase food exploitation by stingless bees for colony
sustainability and better yield

Dr. Norasmah Basari
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Appointed as PRO TEM Jawatankuasa Kecil Penilaian Kelayakan
Pengamal Profesion Ahli Entomologi (Kesihatan Awam), Majlis
Profesion Kesihatan Bersekutu (MPKBM) on November 2020.

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Community Outreach & Media Highlight of
ENTOMA Members

Miss Ezatul Huda Binti Muhd Redzuan Cheah
A talk on “Denggi: Small Bite Big Threat”
A collaboration with Persatuan Belia Miri
Facebook Live
Date: 4 September 2021

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New Publications by ENTOMA Members

Musuh dan Perosak Tanaman Kelapa Sawit
Hasber Salim, Noor Hisham Hamid & Abu Hassan
Ahmad. 2021.
FGV R&D Sdn.Bhd. 111 p.

Dr. Hasber Salim (USM) & Prof. Dr. Abu
Hassan Ahmad
[email protected]

Soft ticks (Acari: Argasidae) in the island nations of Southeast
Asia: A review on their distribution, associated hosts and potential
pathogens.
Kazim AR, Houssaini J, Ehlers J, Tappe D, Heo CC. (2021).
Acta Tropica. 223:106085. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.106085.

Dr. Heo Chong Chin
[email protected]

Making the most of your pollinators: An epiphytic fig tree
encourages its pollinators to roam between figs.

Siti Khairiyah Mohd Hatta, Rupert J. Quinnell, Abd Ghani Idris,
Stephen G. Compton (2021).
Ecology and Evolution 11(11): 6371-6380

Dr. Siti Khairiyah Mohd Hatta (UiTM)
[email protected]

Prof. Madya Dr. Pathogenicity of an Indigenous Strain of the Entomopathogenic
Wahizatul Afzan Azmi Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae)
(UMT) (MET-GRA4 Strain) as a Potential Biological Control Agent Against
[email protected] the Red Palm Weevil (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae).
Ishak I, Ng LC, Haris-Hussain M, Jalinas J, Idris AB, Azlina Z,
Samsudin A, Wahizatul AA. (2020).
J. Economic Entomology. 113(1):43-49. doi: 10.1093/jee/toz233.

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Morphometric analysis of the oil palm pollinating weevil,
Elaeidobius kamerunicus (Faust, 1878) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
from oil palm plantations in Malaysia

Muhammad Nasir, D., Mamat, N.-S., Abdul Muneim, N.A., Ong-
Abdullah, M., Abd Latip, N.-F., Su, S., & Hazmi, I.R. (2020).
Dr. Nurul Fatihah Journal of the Entomological Research Society, 22(3), 275-291.
Abd Latip (UiTM)

[email protected]

Prof. Madya Dr. Abdul Efficacy of Minimum Application of Chlorfluazuron Baiting to Control
Hafiz Ab Majid (USM) Urban Subterranean Termite Populations of Coptotermes gestroi
[email protected] (Wasmann)(Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae)
Wan Umar, W.A.S. and Ab Majid, A.H., (2020).
Insects, 11(9): 569

Characterization of bacterial communities associated with blood-fed
and starved tropical bed bugs, Cimex hemipterus (F.) (Hemiptera): a
high throughput metabarcoding analysis.
Lim, L. and Ab Majid, A.H., (2021).
Scientific Reports, 11(1):1-12

Development and Characterization of Novel Polymorphic Microsatellite
Markers for Tapinoma indicum (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).
Lim, L.Y. and Ab Majid, A.H., (2021).
Journal of Insect Science, 21(4):6

Resistance against Spinosad in a lab-rearing Plutella xlylostella
population and its impact on fitness cost.
NAM Ishadi, M Norida, D. Omar, LW Hong (2022).
Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences 32 (2).

Dr. Nur Adibah Mohd Ishadi
(USAS)
[email protected]

Flowers morphology and nectar concentration determine the
preferred food source of stingless bee, Heterotrigona itama.
Basari N, Sarah Najiah R, Nur Adawiyah AM, Nur Fariza MS, Nur
Aida H. (2021).
Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 24 (2): 232-236
Dr. Norasmah Basari
(UMT)
[email protected]

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Voracity and Predation by Predator, Sycanus dichotomus Stal.
(Hemiptera: Reduviidae) to Oil Palm Bagworm, Pteroma pendula.

Siti Nurulhidayah, A., Mohamed Mazmira, M. M. and Norman, K.
(2020).
Assessment on Journal of Oil Palm Research 32(3): 480-487.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.21894/jopr.2020.0040
Pn. Siti Nurulhidayah Ahmad
(MPOB)
[email protected]

Dr. Nurul Wahida Othman Insecticidal and repellent activities of Southeast Asia Plants
(UKM) towards Insect Pests: A review.
[email protected] Albariman, N.H., Sabran, S.F., Othman, N.W., Ishak, N., Dheyab, A.S
& Anjur, N. (2020).
Prof. Dr. Idris Abd Ghani Asian Journal of Chemistry. 1026-1032
(UKM)
[email protected] Effect of Water Quality on The Abundance of Firefly Populations at
Cherating River, Pahang, Malaysia.
Ramdan Faudzi, Azlan Abas, Nurul Wahida Othman, Sytty Mazian
Mazlan. (2021).
Environment Asia. 69-79.

Morphology, Histology and Serotonin Immunoreactivity on Salivary
Glands of Stick Insect, Phobaeticus serratipes (Phasmida:
Phasmatidae).
Wan Nurul 'Ain, W. M. N., Nurul Wahida Othman. (2021).
Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences. 11-15.

Toxicity And Sublethal Effect of Farnesyl Acetate on Diamondback
Moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera Plutellidae).
Norazila Yusoff, Idris Abd Ghani, Nurul Wahida Othman, Wan Mohd
Aizat, Maizom Hassan. (2021).
Insects. 1-12.

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Serangga Journal

Chief Editor

Prof. Madya Dr. Salmah Yaakop,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
Serangga (ISSN: 1394-5130) was published twice yearly, with the aims of disseminating
information on systematics and diversity of insect fauna as well as result of research
works related to insects especially from Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Due to the increasing number of manuscripts the journal received, the frequency of
publication was increased thrice-yearly beginning 2020. The new dates of publication
was changed to April, August and December.
Serangga accepts manuscripts on all aspects of the biosystematics of insects, especially
articles dealing with their taxonomy, biology, behavior, ecology, molecular, physiology,
biochemistry, life history, and biogeography.
SERANGGA is an open access journal that has been indexed and abstracted
in SCOPUS, Zoological Record-Web of Science, and CABI abstract.

Visit the journal’s website:

https://ejournals.ukm.my/serangga/index

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Become ENTOMA Member

1. Log on:
bit.do/entoma
2. Fill in the online form
3. Pay for the membership fee
4. Email proof of payment to: [email protected]
5. Wait for the membership confirmation email

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Contact Details

Entomological Society of Malaysia /
Persatuan Entomologi Malaysia (ENTOMA)
Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture,

Universiti Putra Malaysia
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

Tel:+603-89215695 | Fax:+603-89253357 |
E-mail:

[email protected]
Official website:

http://entoma.net/

Original background photo by:
Badrulhadza Amzah
[email protected]
Pusat Penyelidikan Padi & Beras,
Ibu Pejabat MARDI, Persiaran MARDI-
UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor

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