Mrs. Catherine Bola Akinmuleya

Lecturer II

Faculty of Life Sciences · Department of Animal and Environmental Biology

Specialization Entomology of Soil Macroarthropods

Office: Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Federal University Oye- Ekiti

Phone: 08032298621

Email: catherine.afolayan@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Lecturer, Researcher, Entomologist, Insect Ecology, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Processes

Research Interests

Insect Ecology, Biodiversity Assessments of insect Species Composition within a single habitat or in Contrasting habitats, Taxonomic studies, Comparing the effectiveness of different insect sampling methods in biodiversity surveys.

Qualifications

• M.Sc Zoology (Entomology Option), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile- Ife (2019)
• B.Sc Zoology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (2008)
• West African Senior School Certificate Examination, Federal Government Girls'College, Calabar (1999)

Selected Publications

1. Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on Diversity and Abundance of Hemiptera, Diptera and Hymenoptera in Three Contrasting Habitats within a Tertiary Institution in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B. and Abdulfatai, O.A.
   Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management (JASEM) Vol. 30 (1) 318-325. (2026)
2. ). A Comparative Study on the Species Composition of Orders Coleoptera and Hymenoptera: A Case Study of Oye-Ekiti (Afuremo and Oye-Egbo areas).
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B., Wasiu, M. and Adeniji, F.A.
   FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) 11 (1), 70-81. (2026)
3. A Comparative Study on the Species Composition of Orders Coleoptera and Hymenoptera: A Case Study of Oye-Ekiti (Afuremo and Oye-Egbo areas).
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B., Wasiu, M. and Adeniji, F.A.
   FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) 11 (1), 70-81 (2026)
4. A Comparative Study of Insects Species Composition in Afuremo, Oye-Egbo and Faalex areas of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B., Akinsanya, B.M. and Babatunde, A.
   FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (FJPAS) 11 (1), 80-87. (2026)
5. Diversity Pattern and Community Composition of Selected Arthropod Orders (Aranae, Lepidoptera and Diptera) in a Wetland in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya C.B, Ayindero, A.B and Oluwabiyi O. O.
   Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS) Vol. 12 No. 1b 314-325. (2026)
6. Evaluation of Diversity and Abundance of Diptera, Hemiptera and Lepidoptera in Afuremo, Oye-Egbo and Faalex Areas in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B. and Adeyi, A.S.
   Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management (JASEM) Vol. 29 (3) 901-907 (2025)
7. Effects of Anthropogenic activities on Selected Insect Species Orders (Hymenoptera, Orthoptera and Hemiptera) in Afuremo, Oye-Egbo and Faalex Areas of Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B and Adu, F. D
   Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management (JASEM) 29 (6) 2013-2020 (2025)
8. Faunistic Survey of the Arthropod Fauna in Swampy, Building Site and Fire Burnt Area of Federal University Oye-Ekiti Main Campus, Ekiti State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya, C.B. Obajuluwa, D.E., Ajibola, O.R. Awoniran, O.B. Oyewole, O.T. and Ayeni, B.
   FUOYE Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, (FJPAS) Vol. 9(2) ISSN: 2616-1419. (2024)
9. Evaluation of the Diversity and Abundance of Selected Insect Orders (Orthoptera, Hymenoptera and Coleoptera) in a Wetland in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
   Authors: Akinmuleya C.B, Oluwabiyi O. O., Ayindero, A.B. and Ayodele, O.
   Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences (DUJOPAS), Vol. 10 No. 3c. (2024)
10. Physiochemical Parameters of Anopheles Mosquitoes Breeding and non breeding Habitats in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Okoh, H.I., Adeogun, A.O., Omotayo, A.I., Olawumi, H.B., Afolayan, C.B., Mogaji, H.O., Olakiigbe, A.K.,Oyeniyi, T.A. and Awe, O.B.
    Pan African Journal of Life Sciences 6(1): 412-418 (2022)
11. A survey of epigeic springtails (Collembola) in Organic Agro-Ecosystems in Brazil.
    Authors: Afolayan, C.B., Badejo, M.A. and de Aquino, A.M.
    Environtropica, Vol. 15, 95 -102. ISSN 1597-815X. (2019)

Professional Qualification

• Professional Administrator - Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators (2016)
• Member - Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria (2015)

Scholarship

• Winner, Inqaba Biotec Genome Challenge, West Africa Category - Inqaba Biotec Limited, South Africa/ Free Genome Sequencing Services (2021)
• TETFUND Scholarship for Academic Staff Training and Development - Tertiary Education Fund, Abuja/ Masters Degree Programme (2017)

Paper Presentation - International

• Molecular Determination of the Whole Genome Sequence and Genome Annotation of the West African Catfish Clarias gariepinus - 9th International Science Conference, Facuulty of Science Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (2026)
• A survey of endogeic springtails (Collembola) in organic Agro-Ecosystems in Brazil. - International Science Conference of the Faculty of Science, Federal University Oye- Ekiti titled Scientific Research for National Development.

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Awodun Adenike E. (AEB/2016/1017) - Diversity and Abundance of Spiders in Wetland, Farmland and Forest in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2021)
• Omoyemi Jumoke Christianah (AEB/2016/1042) - Insecticide Residues in beans sold at Oye, Illupeju and Ikole Markets (2021)
• Oso Ayobami Favour (AEB/2016/1043) - Diversity and Abundance of Insects in Wetland, Farmland and Forest in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2021)
• Oluwabiyi Oluwatoyin Opeyemi (AEB/2017/1056) - Evaluation of the Diversity And Abundance Of Selected Insect Groups (Order Orthoptera, Hymenoptera and Coleoptera) in a Wetland In Federal University Oye-Ekiti. (2022)
• Ayindero Abigeal Bunmi (AEB/2018/2003) - Evaluation of the Diversity and abundance of selected Arthropod groups (Order Araneae, Lepidoptera and Diptera) in a wetland in Federal University Oye Ekiti (2022)
• Akinwande Olayinka Grace (AEB/2018/1094) - Diversity and Abundance of Arthropods in Grassland, Forest And Farmland in Federal University Oye – Ekiti. Nigeria. (2023)
• Awoniran Oluwabukolami Barakat(AEB/2018/1095) - Diversity And Abundance Of Arthropods in Swampy, Building Site And Fire Burnt Area In Federal University, Oye –Ekiti, Nigeria. (2023)
• Obajuluwa Diekolola Esther (AEB/2018/1055) - Diversity And Abundance Of Arthropods in Swampy, Building Site And Fire Burnt Area In Federal University, Oye –Ekiti,Nigeria. (2023)
• Kehinde Naomi Ayomide (AEB/2018/1096) - Diversity and Abundance of Arthropods in Grassland, Forest And Farmland in Federal University Oye – Ekiti. Nigeria. (2023)
• Daramola Esther Ayomiposi (AEB /2018/1043) - Diversity and Abundance of Arthropods in Grassland, Forest And Farmland in Federal University Oye – Ekiti. Nigeria. (2023)
• Ajibola Roland Oluwaseye (AEB/2018/1016) - Diversity And Abundance Of Arthropods in Swampy, Building Site And Fire Burnt Area In Federal University, Oye –Ekiti,Nigeria (2023)
• Jose Success Oluwatimilehin (AEB/2019/1097) - A Comparison Of The Efficiency Of The Pitfall Trapping Methods Versus Sweep Net And Active Hunting Methods In Insect Collection In Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye- Ekiti (2024)
• Ogunmuyide Oloruntobiloba Shedrack (AEB/2019/1114) - A Comparative Study Of The Population Dynamics Of Order Coleoptera And Hymenoptera A Case Study Of Oye Ekiti (Afuremo And Oye-Egbo Areas). (2024)
• Asaolu Babatunde Ebenezar (AEB/2019/1060) - A Comparative Survey of Insect Species Compositon In Afuremo, Oye – Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye Ekiti. (2024)
• Kolawole Oluwaseun Jennifer (AEB/2019/1098) - The Effect Of Vegetation on the Community Structure Of The Orders Diptera, Hemiptera And Orthoptera In Contrasting Habitats (Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas) In Oye-Ekiti (2024)
• Adekunle Yetunde Sukurat (AEB/2019/1014) - The Effect of Vegetation on the Community structure of the insect orders Orthoptera, Hemiptera, and Hymenoptera in Afuremo and Oye-Egbo areas of Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2024)
• Adeniji Favour Adebayo (AEB/2019/1017) - A Comparative Study On The Population Dynamics Of Order Coleoptera And Hymenoptera: A Case Study Of Oye- Ekiti (Afuremo And Oye Egbo Areas). (2024)
• Adeyi Ayanfe Samuel (AEB/2019/1030) - A Comparative Study Of Insect Species Composition Within Selected Orders (Hemiptera, Lepidoptera And Diptera) In Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye-Ekiti. (2024)
• Muhammed Wasiu (AEB/2019/1104) - A comparative study on the population dynamics of Order Coleoptera and Hymenoptera: a case study of Oye- Ekiti. (2024)
• Akinsanya Boluwatife Moradeyo (AEB/2019/1048) - The Effect Of Anthropogenic Activites On Insect Species Compositon In Afuremo, Oye – Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye Ekiti. (2024)
• Adu Fisayo Deborah (AEB/2019/1179) - The Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On Insect Species Composition In Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye-Ekiti (2024)
• Olowoyeye Foluke Joy (AEB/2019/1133) - The Effect Of Anthropogenic Activities On Insect Species Composition In Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye-Ekiti (2024)
• Olonade Ishaq Olamilekan (AEB /2019 /1131) - Comparison Of The Efficiency Of Sweep Net Method Versus Active Hunting And Pitfall In Insect Collection In Afuremo, Oye- Egbo, And Faalex Areas Of Oye- Ekiti (2024)
• Omonijo Oluwadamilola Elizabeth (AEB/2019/1189 - A Comparison Of The Efficiency Of The Pitfall Trapping Methods Versus Sweep Net And Active Hunting Methods In Insect Collection In Afuremo, Oye-Egbo And Faalex Areas Of Oye- Ekiti (2024)
• Abdulfatai Oluwabukola Arafat (AEB/2020/1238) - Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on the Diversity and Abundance of Hemiptera, Diptera and Hymenoptera in three Contrasting Habitats within Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2025)
• Ogunyemi Mary Funmilayo (AEB/2020/1149) - Efficiency of Sampling Techniques in the study of selected insect orders (Coleoptera, Diptera and Blattodea)in three contrasting habitatas within Federal University Oye- Ekiti (2025)
• Fasiku Oyinkansola Precious (AEB/2020/1098) - The Efficiency of Jarring Methods versus Pitfall traps and Active Hunting Methods on Insect Species Composition in three Contrasting Habitats (Site1, Site 2, Site 3) within Federal University Oye- Ekiti (2025)
• Ganiyu Sukurat Motunrayo (AEB/2020/1102) - A Comparative Survey of Insect Species Composition of Orders Hymenoptera, Orthoptera and Coleoptera in three Contrasting Habitats (Site1, Site 2, Site 3) within Federal University Oye- Ekiti (2025)
• Bamisaye Oluwatosin Rachael (AEB/2020/1078) - Diversity and Abundance of Coleoptera and Orthoptera In Three Contrasting Habitats (Site 1, Site 2, And Site 3) Of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2025)
• Babalola Ayodele Paul (AEB/2020/1074) - Soil Dwelling Arthropods In Oye-Ekiti: A Case Study Of Federal University Oye-Ekiti Main Campus (2025)
• Yusuf Faridat Faramade (AEB/2020/1214) - The Effects Of Habitats Characteristics On The Composition Of Arthropods In Three Contrasting Habitats In Site 1, 2,3 in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2025)

Course Teaching

• AEB 403 - Entomology (2020/2021,2022/2023, 2023/2024)
• AEB 305 - Arthropod Diversity (2020.2021, 2021/2022,2022/2023)
• AEB 308 - Local Fauna (2020/2021,2022/2023,2022/2023,)
• AEB 301 - Field course (2023/2024, 2024/2025)
• AEB 499 - Essay Topics in Animal and Environmental Biology) (2020/2021,2022/2023,2022/2023,)
• AEB 409 - Project (2020/2021,2022/2023,2022/2023,)
• BIO 108 - Experimental Biology (2020/2021,2022/2023,2022/2023,)
• BIO 102 - Introduction to Biology II (2020/2021,2022/2023,2022/2023,)
• AEB 102 - Mammalian Body (2025/2026)
• AEB 312 - Hominid Evolution (2025/2026)