Azza E. Khaffagy

Impact of Larinus latus Infestation on the Growth and Reproductive Performance of Silybum marianum under Field Conditions in Egypt

Sharshar A. A. H, Abd-Elsalam A. Farag, Mousa, R. A., H. M. Amine & Azza E. Khaffagy · Asian Journal of Research in Zoology · 2026

Larinus latus is one of the most important phytophagous insects associated with Silybum marianum weed (milk thistle). A comprehensive field survey was conducted over two consecutive winter growing seasons (2023/2024 and 2024/2025) starting in January for both seasons in El-Beheir...