Trichospilus diatraeae Cherian & Margabandhu, 1942 (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a new parasitoidof Melanolophia consimilaria (Lepidoptera: Geometridae)

First report on the parasitoid Trichospilus diatraeae of the genus in Eulophidae found in the field parasitizing pupae of the eucalyptus defoliating looper Melanolophia consimilaria. This opens new perspectives for the use of this parasitoid in biological control programs against caterpillars of for...

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Published in:Phytoparasitica 2010-09, Vol.38 (4), p.355-357
Main Authors: Zaché, Bruno, Wilcken, Carlos Frederico, Dacosta, Ronelza Rodrigues, Soliman, Everton Pires
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agriculture
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Ecology
Eucalyptus
Eulophidae
Geometridae
Hymenoptera
Lepidoptera
Life Sciences
Plant Pathology
Plant Sciences
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Summary:First report on the parasitoid Trichospilus diatraeae of the genus in Eulophidae found in the field parasitizing pupae of the eucalyptus defoliating looper Melanolophia consimilaria. This opens new perspectives for the use of this parasitoid in biological control programs against caterpillars of forestry importance.
ISSN:0334-2123
1876-7184
DOI:10.1007/s12600-010-0108-6