scholarly journals Phanuromyia ricaniae Nam, Lee & Talamas sp. n. (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) reared from the eggs of Ricania shantungensis Chou & Lu (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae) in Asia

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4890 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-118
Author(s):  
SANGHYEOK NAM ◽  
HUA-YAN CHEN ◽  
ELIJAH J. TALAMAS ◽  
GWAN-SEOK LEE ◽  
WEI DONG ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Host Range ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Egg Parasitoids ◽  
Invasive Pest ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Wide Host Range ◽  
A New Species

The genus Phanuromyia in the subfamily Telenominae (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) consists of 60 described species, for which host records indicate they are egg parasitoids of lanternflies and planthoppers (Hemiptera: Auchenorrhyncha). In this study, we describe a new species of the genus, P. ricaniae sp. n., reared from the eggs of a planthopper, Ricania shantungensis Chou & Lu (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae). This planthopper has been considered as a serious invasive pest in South Korean agriculture. Ricania shantungensis has a wide host range, including economically important crops such as apple, peach, and pear. Phanuromyia ricaniae therefore has the potential to be a biological control agent against ricaniid planthoppers. 

Taxonomic modifications in Tylospilus Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae: Asopinae): redescription of T. nigrobinotatus (Berg), description of a new species and an updated identification key for the genus 

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4766 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-138
Author(s):  
RICARDO BRUGNERA ◽  
MARCELO REGINATO PAIM ◽  
TALITA ROELL ◽  
GIMENA DELLAPÉ ◽  
JOCELIA GRAZIA
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
New World ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Identification Key ◽  
Stink Bugs ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Type Specimens ◽  
A New Species

The systematics of the New World Asopinae genera is still not completely understood, thus hampering their study in many areas of biological science. Tylospilus Stål is one of the less known genera among New World predatory stink bugs, despite its common occurrence and potential as a biological control agent in crops. Here, we make a contribution to the knowledge of Tylospilus; the species Tylospilus nigrobinotatus (Berg, 1879) is redescribed, and based upon the examination of type specimens, T. armatus Thomas, 1992 is considered to be a junior synonym of the above species. Furthermore, a new species is herein described, and an updated identification key for the species of Tylospilus is provided. 

First Discovery of the Family Tanaostigmatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from China with a Description of a New Gall-Making Species Utilizing Kudzu Leaves

2004 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yang Zhong-qi ◽  
Sun Jiang-hua ◽  
James P. Pitts
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
First Record ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
The Family ◽  
Two Generations ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Tanaostigmodes (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea, Tanaostigmatidae) is described from China—Tanaostigmodes puerariae sp. nov. This is the first record of this family in China. This new species has potential as a biological control agent for control of kudzu, Pueraria lobate, in the U. S., because its preference for making leaf galls on kudzu. It was determined that the wasp has two generations per year, with the second generation overwintering as mature larvae in the gall on leaves that have dropped to the ground. Normally, only one wasp was found per gall, and a single kudzu leaf could have as many as 20 to 50 galls on its surface.

A new species of Bithoracochaeta Stein (Diptera: Muscidae) with comments on Mexican species of the genus and their implication as possible biocontrol agents for greenhouses pests

Zootaxa ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4896 (2) ◽  
pp. 283-291
Author(s):  
SANTIAGO JAUME-SCHINKEL ◽  
SERGIO IBÁÑEZ-BERNAL
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Biocontrol Agents ◽  
Hunting Behavior ◽  
Mexican Species ◽  
A New Species

A new species of Bithoracochaeta Stein, 1911 (Diptera, Muscidae), Bithoracochaeta couriae sp. nov., is described and illustrated. In addition, we present comments on all Mexican species of the genus, a brief description of hunting behavior of B. couriae sp. nov. and its possible use as a biological control agent of greenhouses pests. 

A new species of Neochrysocharis Kurdjumov (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid of serpentine leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Southeast Asia

Zootaxa ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 1044 (1) ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
NICOLE FISHER ◽  
JOHN LA SALLE
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Southeast Asian ◽  
Species Variation ◽  
Valid Genus ◽  
Neochrysocharis Formosa ◽  
A New Species

Neochrysocharis beasleyi sp.n. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae: Entedoninae) is described from Indonesia and Vietnam. This species is a parasitoid of leafmining Agromyzidae, and is a potential biological control agent for invasive agromyzid species. Variation within Southeast Asian specimens of Neochrysocharis formosa is described and discussed. Neochrysocharis stat. rev. is treated as a valid genus, and removed from synonymy with Closterocerus.Key words: Hymenoptera, Eulophidae, Neochrysocharis, parasitoids, Agromyzidae, Liriomyza, Indonesia, Vietnam, Neochrysocharis formosa, variation

A new species of Sympiesis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) parasitic on the teak defoliator Hyblaea puera (Lepidoptera: Hyblaeidae) in India

1996 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Surekha ◽  
J. LaSalle ◽  
V.V. Sudheendrakumar ◽  
S.T. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
A New Species

AbstractSympiesis hyblaeae Surekha sp. n. is described from Kerala, India. This species, which is a solitary endoparasitoid of first and second instar larvae, is a potential biological control agent of the teak defoliator Hyblaea puera (Cramer).

A new species of Brachymeria (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae), parasitic on the cocoa husk borer, Cryptophlebia encarpa (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Malaysia

1996 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-484
Author(s):  
Rosichon Ubaidillah
Keyword(s):  
Biological Control ◽  
New Species ◽  
Biological Control Agent ◽  
Control Agent ◽  
Important Pest ◽  
A New Species ◽  
Potential Use

AbstractBrachymeria encarpaesp. n. is described from Malaysia. This species was reared from an important pest of cocoa pods, the cocoa husk borer, Cryptophlebia encarpa (Meyrick), and may be of potential use as a biological control agent.

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