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Academic Staff member

Prof. (Mrs.) H.C.E. Wegiriya

Professor

B.Sc. (Kelaniya, S.L.)
Ph.D. (Reading, U.K.)

Email - hemantha@zoo.ruh.ac.lk

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  • ZOO1202- Invertebrate Diversity ( Phylum- Arthropoda)
  • ZOO1221- General Zoology Practical II
  • ZOO2102- Mammalian Organization & Diversity
  • ZOO2121- General Zoology Practical III
  • ZOO3112- Basic Entomology
  • ZOO3122- Applied Entomology
  • ZOO3192- Biological Psychology I
  • ZOO3202- Biological Psychology II
  • ZOO3211- Bio ethics
  • ZOO3232- Principles of Pest Management
  • ZOO3292- Human Health
  • ZOO4013- Entomology
  • ZOO4192- Animal rearing ( Terrestrial)
  • ZOO4213- Principles of Pest Management
  • Animal Physiology
  • Pure & applied Entomology
  • Biodiversity
  • Psychology
  • Research publications in refereed journals (full papers published)
  • Wijekoon, W.M.C.D. & Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2021) Systematics and biology of male, female and larvae of Diaphanes lutescens (Walker) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae: Lampyrinae) in Sri Lanka. Journal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 7 (4), 423–436.
  • D. S. Dissanayake, C. D. Wijekoon and H. C. Wegiriya (2021). The Effect of Breeding Habitat Characteristics on the Larval Abundance of Aedes Vector Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Three Localities, Galle District, Sri Lanka. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology vol. 2021, Article ID 9911571, 9 pages.
  • https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9911571
  • Wickramasinghe, M.P. , Sudarshani, K.A.M. and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2021)The diversity of marine invertebrate macrofauna in selected rocky intertidal zones of Matara, Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Conservation Biology, July 2021. Vol. 10 No. 1, 15–21
  • Wijekoon C., Wegiriya H. and Bogahawatte C., (2021) Distribution, Diversity and Relative Abundance of Fireflies (Coleoptera; Lampyridae) in Three Habitat Types in Sri Lanka, Rajarata University Journal, 6 (1) 10 -17
  • Sudarshani KAM, Eswaramohan T, Murugananthan A, Wegiriya HCE, Gajapathy K (2021) Light trap collection of blood sucking dipterans from selected sites in hambantota district which is an endemic cutaneous leishmaniasis area in Sri Lanka and morphometric study of collected Phlebotomus argentipes sand flies, International Journal of Entomology Research 6(2) 140-147
  • Dissanayake D. and Wegiriya H., (2020) Co-occurrence of Lutzia fuscana and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Native Habitats: as an Implication for Biological Control, Rajarata University Journal, 5 (2) 52 -57
  • Sudarshani, K.A.M., Eswaramohan, T., Murugananthan, A., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Liyanage, P.L.A. N. (2019), Socio-Demographic profile of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis patients in Hambantota District, Sri Lanka, Ceylon Journal of Science 48(4) 345-351
  • Balangoda, A., Deepananda, K. H. M. A and H. C. E. Wegiriya (2018) Effects of Environmental Contamination and Acute Toxicity of N-Nitrate on Early Life Stages of Endemic Arboreal Frog, Polypedates cruciger (Blyth, 1852), Bull Environ Contam Toxicol 100:195-201
  • W.M.C.D.Wijekoon, H.C.E Wegiriya and C.N.L.Bogahawatta (2016) Systematic revision of the repository collection of Canthoroidea in the department of National Museums, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Coleoptera: Antharoidea, Lampyridae, Lycidae, Ragopthalmidae). Ceylon Journal of Science, 45(1), 67-74,
  • Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and C.N.L. Bogahawatta (2012). Regional diversity of fireflies of the subfamily Luciolinae (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) in Sri Lanka. A Bioluminescent beetle research Lampyrid vol 2 : 138-141 Brazen Head Publishing,
  • Deepananda, K.H.M.A., Gajamange, D., De Silva, W.A.J.P and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2011). Acute toxicity of a glyphosate herbicide, Roundup, to two freshwater crustaceans, J. Natn.Sci. Foundation Sri Lanka 39(2): 169-173
  • Bogahawatta, C.N.L. , Wegiriya H.C.E. and Rajapaksha (2010). Species diversity of Fireflies (Coleoptera : Lampyridae) in selected natural and agricultural habitats in Southern Sri Lanka. Rohana: Research journal of the University of Ruhuna (7) pp 1-11
  • Peer reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia
  • Published as full papers
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2013). An overview of fireflies (Coleoptera; Lampyridae) in Sri Lanka; Diversity and current status. Paper proceedings of International Conference on Biodiversity, (Online) p.88-102.
  • Balangoda, B.A.N., Deepananda, K.H.M.A. and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2009), Effect of potassium nitrate (an N-nitrate pollutant) on the survival of aquatic developmental stages of an endemic common tree frog Polypedatus cruciger (Amphibia: Rhacophoridae) under the laboratory conditions., Proceedings of the 6th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, pp 360 -363
  • Wegiriya, H.C.E., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Rajapaksha, R.S.P.K.M. (2008), Impacts of rainfall on the abundance of lampyrids in selected habitats in southern Sri Lanka, International symposium on “Diversity and conservation of fireflies” Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Bogahawatta, C.N.L., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Rajapaksha, R.S.P.K.M. (2008), Species diversity of fireflies in selected natural habitats and agroecosystems in southern province Sri Lanka, International symposium on “Diversity and conservation of fireflies” Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Wegiriya, H.C.E., Bogahawatta, C.N.L. and Rajapaksha, R.S.P.K.M. (2008), Species composition of Fireflies in selected natural habitats and agroecosystems in the Hambantota district. Proceedings of 5th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, pp 55 -59.
  • Balangoda, B.A.N., Deepananda, K.H.M.A. and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2007), Influence of N-nitrate pollutant on development of an endemic common arboreal frog Polypedatus cruciger (Amphibia: Rhacophoridae)., Proceedings of the 4th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp 177-186.
  • Wegiriya, H.C.E., Indika B.A.N. and Edirisinghe C. (2007), Biology and Control of Liposcelis bostrychophila (Badonnel) (Insecta: Psocoptera) a newly recorded insect pest on herbal materials prepared for export market., Proceedings of the 4th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp 170-176.
  • Manawadu, U.D., Deepananda, K.H.M.A., Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2006). Comparative study on the Diversity and abundance of Mosquito fauna in relation to the anthropogenic activities and the environmental factors in the selected sites in Matara area. Proceedings of the 3rd Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
  • Manawadu, U.D., Deepananda, K.H.M.A., Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2005), The diversity and abundance of Mosquito larvae in Urban and Rural sites of Matara area., Proceedings of the third Science Symposium, 2005, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 3, pp 99-106.
  • Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Radampola, K.. (2006), Identification of the factors relevant to improve the quality of graduates in Biological Science study Programme in University of Ruhuna, ,) 3rd Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
  • Wegiriya H.C.E (2004) Evaluation of Indigenous entomopathogenic virus against larvae of Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner). proceedings of the Second Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. Matara, Sri Lanka. Pp 82-86.
  • Refereed publications – Abstracts
  • Kariyawasam, C.S. and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2021)Habitat Diversity and Coexistence of Mosquito Larvae in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka., Proceeding of 18th Academic Sessions 2021 University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka pp 105
  • Thennakoon, T.M.K.K., Wijekoon W.M.C.D. and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2021)Invasive Alien Plants and the Associated Insect Assemblages in Some Selected Habitats in Matara District, Sri Lanka
  • Proceeding of 18th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka pp 104
  • Nayanani D. G. P., Sudarshani K. A. M., Wegiriya H. C. E.(2021), A Survey on sand flies in selected sites of Dickwella (Matara District), Sri Lanka Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, February 17, 2021 pp 46
  • Sachithra R. R. S., Guruge W. A. H. P., Wegiriya H. C. E.(2021), The Diversity and abundance of butterflies in selected edge habitats of Dandeniya Aparekka reserved forest, Proceedings of 8th Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka February 17, 2021 pp124
  • D.M.D.S Dissanayake and H.C.E.Wegirya (2019) Co-occurrence of predatory Lutzia (Metalutzia) fuscana larvae with Aedes albopictus (Diptera:Culicidae) larvae in Thitthagalla, Galle District, Sri Lanka RISTCON 2019, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Accepted for oral presentation)
  • H.M.N.P.Wijesinghe, K.A.M.Sudarshanie and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2019). Analysis of saliva of selected groups of Captive Asian Elephants in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, Sri Lanka RISTCON 2019, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Accepted for oral presentation)
  • H.M.N.P.Wijesinghe, K.A.M.Sudarshanie and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2019). Effects of aqueous extracts of Garlic and Ginger on feeding of giant African snail (Achatina achatina) RISTCON 2019, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Accepted for poster presentation)
  • R.N.M. Ranasinghe and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2018) Survey on Predatory mosquito larvae in Selected Habitats in Matara district. RISTCON 2018, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara.
  • K. A. M. Sudarshani, T. Eswaramohan,, A. Murugananthan, H. C. E. Wegiriya, P. L. A. N. Liyanage (2018).A study on the clinical and histopathological features of CL patients in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. RISTCON 2018, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Accepted for poster presentation)
  • H.M.N.P.Wijesinghe, ,K.A.M.Sudarshanie and H.C.E. Wegiriya (2018). A study on selected characteristics of three age groups of captive Elephants in Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage. RISTCON 2018, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara (Accepted for oral presentation)
  • G.P.K.S.Pathiraja, H.A.S.D.Perera and H.C.E.Wegiriya, (2017)Diversity of butterflies in different habitat types in Matara district, Sri Lanka, Symposium on Advances in Entomological Research, 20th January 2017, PGIS, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, pp 04.
  • K.A.M. Sudarshani, T. Eswaramohan, A. Murugananthan H.C.E. Wegiriya, V.N. Hiromel de Silva and P.L.A. N. Liyanage (2017) Comparative evaluation of geographical distribution and selected demographic features of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka in 2014 and 2016. National Conference on Insect Vector Biology -2017, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Pp 10 -11.
  • Sudarshani, K.A.M., Eswaramohan T., Murugananthan A, Wegiriya H.C.E. and Liyanage P.L.A.N. (2017). Identifying socio-demographic profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis suspected patients in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 2nd International research Conference-2017. Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.pp.49
  • C.I. Motagedara Arachchi, H.C.E. Wegiriya, E.P.S.Chandana and K.A.M. Sudarshani (2016). Assessment of risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome among selected students of Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 3rd Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference (RISTCON), Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna,
  • K.A.M. sudarshni, T. Eswaramohan, A. Murugananathan, H.C.E. Wegiriya and V.N. Hiromel de Silva (2016). Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: An emerging health risk in Hambantota district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of (IC-JAGAAS 2016) International Conference of Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka; pp 159 – 163
  • Kirinde G.W.R.W.M.R.M.W.K and Wegiriya H.C.E. (2015). Survey on mosquito larvae and their relationship with some physico-Chemical parameters in selected waterbodies in Matara area. International conference on postcolonial societies in transition Sri Lanka’s postcolonial legacy 1815-2015, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Ruhuna, 2nd and 3rd March 2015.
  • Hewavitharana, G.H.M. and Wegiriya,H.C.E.(2015), A study on Mosquito Larval Diversity in three lentic water bodies in Matara District, 12th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 125 pp.
  • Sudarshani, K.A.M. and Wegiriya,H.C.E.(2015), An investigation on effects of food sources and Environmental factors on the population of Giant African snail (Achatina fulica) 12th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 126 pp.
  • P.G.M. Kalpani, K.A.M. Sudarshani, H.C.E. Wegiriya (2015). A study on factors affecting the Growth performance of calves in Three Veterinary Ranges in Galle District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches – 2015, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya H. C. E. and Bogahawatte, C. N. L. (2014). Distribution variations of Asymmetricata humaralis (Coleoptera : Lampyridae Luciolinae) in selected habitats of Sri Lanka, 18th international forestry and Environmental Symposium 10th and 11th of January 2014.
  • Wijeweera, W.P.S.N., Sudarshani, K.A.M. and Wegiriya, H.C.E (2014). Prevalence of ticks and tick-borne blood parasites in selected cattle farms in Mirigama veterinary range Sri Lanka. 1st international conference RISTCON Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 22nd and 23rd of January 2014.
  • Dissanayake, D.M.T.K., Sudarshani, K.A.M. and Wegiriya, H.C.E (2014). Study of ectoparasites associated with wild murid rodents in a selected area in Matara: A preliminary study. 1st international conference RISTCON Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, 22nd and 23rd of January 2014.
  • Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte, C.N.L. (2013). Species diversity and distribution of fireflies (Coleoptera: Lampyridae) in selected habitats of Badulla (Uva Province) and Ratnapura District (Sabaragamuwa P{rovince), Sri Lanka, ICIS 2013, International conference on insect Science, Feb 14th 17th 2013, Bangalore, India, pp94.
  • Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Bogahawatte, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2013). Distribution and habitats of the firefly Luciola cingulata (Olivier) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Wijekoon, W.M.C.D., Bogahawatte, C.N.L. and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2013). First record of the firefly genus Curtos (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Lampyridae Luciolinae) in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Dissanayake, D.M.T.K., Sudarshani, K.A.M. and Wegiriya, H.C.E. (2013). Investigation of murid rodents in Matara area. Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
  • Dissanayake, D.M.D.S., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatta, C.N.L. (2012), Comparative study on leaf feeding activities of Raphidopalpa femoralis (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) on two cucurbits and their wild relatives, 9th Academic sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte, C. N. L. and H. C. E. Wegiriya (2012). Preliminary study on Lampyrids in Kiralakelle nature reserve, Matara District, Southern, Sri Lanka; An ecotourism perspective. Proceedings of the International Forestry and Environment Symposium.
  • Dissanayake, D.M.D.S., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatta, C.N.L. (2011), Comparative study on leaf damage of Sylepta derogate (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae) on Abelmoschus esculantus and its wild relative Abelmoschus angulosus, 8th Science Symposium, 2009, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka.
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Bogahawatte C.N.L., and Wegiriya, H.C.E., (2010). Study on seasonal abundance and species diversity of butterflies among selected four trails in Kiralakelle wetland in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 3rd Asian Lepidoptera Conservation Symposium and Training Programme 2010, Coimbatore, India.
  • Wijekoon, W. M. C. D., Wegiriya, H.C.E. and Bogahawatte C.N.L., (2010). User friendly tool in taxonomic studies of invertebrates: a case study on firefly photography in Wellamadama premises, University of Ruhuna. Proceedings of the 7th Science Symposium of University of Ruhuna, p.68.
  • Chairperson- IQAC- Faculty of Science
  • Chairperson-Student request committee- Faculty of Science
  • Project coordinator- AHEAD ELTA ELSC DP/Faculty of Science
  • Member- Ethics Review Committee- Faculty of Science