Solanum rostratum Dunal is native to the United States of America and northern and central Mexico. Solanum rostratum has been observed in various localities in Zhob district of northern part of Balochistan Province of Pakistan. These observations represent first record of this species from Balochistan or Pakistan. Its description and illustrations are provided for easy identification.
A Helorid wasp, Helorus ruficornis Förster, 1856, is reported for the first time on Tahiti (Society Islands), which is also the first record of both Proctotrupoidea and family Heloridae in French Polynesia. The potential hosts of Helorus ruficornis in French Polynesia are discussed.
Extensive survey of mantids in the northeastern Uttar Pradesh was conducted. Two mantid species were recorded for the first time from the target area, viz.: Pyrgomantis pallida, 1917 and Bactromantis mexicana.
