Aphidiinae (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) aphid parasitoids of Malta : review and key to species [PDF]
This paper brings an annotated list of the 16 aphid parasitoids detected up to 2015 in Malta. All the species were reared from identified aphid-plant associations. An illustrated key to the identification of the recorded species from Malta is provided.
Mifsud, David +3 more
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Why is there no impact of the host species on the cold tolerance of a generalist parasitoid? [PDF]
For generalist parasitoids such as those belonging to the Genus Aphidius, the choice of host species can have profound implications for the emerging parasitoid. Host species is known to affect a variety of life history traits.
Alford, Lucy +4 more
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Evolutionary Relationships of Courtship Songs in the Parasitic Wasp Genus, Cotesia (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) [PDF]
Acoustic signals play an important role in premating isolation based on sexual selection within many taxa. Many male parasitic wasps produce characteristic courtship songs used by females in mate selection.
Bredlau, Justin P., Kester, Karen M.
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Diversitat de parasitoides primaris i secundaris del pugó Myzus persicae (Hemiptera, Aphididae) en la bresquillera Prunus persica (Rosales, Rosaceae) a la província de Mendoza, Argentina Mendoza és la primera productora de fruita de pinyol i la ...
M. E. Mazzitelli +4 more
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Review of invasive grapevine aphid, Aphis illinoisensis Shimer, and native parasitoids in the Mediterranean (Hemiptera, Aphididae; Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Aphidiinae) [PDF]
A summary of the study of Aphis illinoisensis Shimer on grapes, Vitis vinifera in the Mediterranean area brings references and new findings on its distribution in Crete/Greece, Turkey, Northern Cyprus, Malta, Israel, Montenegro, Tunisia, Algeria and ...
Ghaliow M.E. +8 more
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Biology of Lysiphlebus fabarum following cold storage of larvae and pupae [PDF]
Citation: Mahi, H., Rasekh, A., Michaud, J. P., & Shishehbor, P. (2014). The biology of Lysiphlebus fabarum (Braconidae, Aphidiinae) following cold storage of larvae and pupae.
Ameri +55 more
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Ishtarella thailandica Martens, new genus, new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) of aphid parasitoid from Thailand, with a country checklist of Aphidiinae [PDF]
Martens, Abigail P., Buffington, Matthew L., Quicke, Donald L. J., Raweearamwong, Marisa, Butcher, Buntika A., Johnson, Paul J. (2021): Ishtarella thailandica Martens, new genus, new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) of aphid parasitoid from Thailand, with a country checklist of Aphidiinae. Insecta Mundi 2021 (904): 1-6, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.
Martens, Abigail P. +5 more
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The taxonomic status of the aphid parasitoid Aphidius colemani Viereck has been questioned, especially in regard to Aphidius transcaspicus Telenga (Hymenoptera: Braconidae). The genetic association between A. colemani and A.
Nikolaos GARANTONAKIS +4 more
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First records of Charipinae (Hymenoptera, Cynipoidea, Figitidae) aphid hyperparasitoids from Malta [PDF]
Charipinae material has been collected from different localities in Malta. Three species have been identified: Alloxysta citripes, Alloxysta pilipennis and Phaenoglyphis villosa in association with two aphids and one parasitoid species.
Ferrer-Suay, Mar +4 more
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Abstract Greenhouse crops are thought to be simplified ecosystems because they often consist of monocultures that are relatively isolated from their environment. However, insect pests are still able to colonize these protected crops, which threaten their yields.
Estelle Postic +4 more
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