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Schauff, Michael |
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Submitted to: Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 7/21/1999 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Larval Lepidoptera or caterpillars attack a number of agricultural crops and also damage trees and ornamentals. Parasitic wasps are often used in biologically based programs to control these pest caterpillars. This paper describes a previously unnamed species of parasitic wasp that attacks the larvae of a species of skipper. The information provided in this description will aid insect identifiers, action agency personnel, and scientists involved in biological control and integrated pest management. Technical Abstract: Breviplectrus new genus with type species B. mandibularis, new species (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) are described. This species is a parasitoid of Mnasicles hicetaon (Lepidoptera: Hesperiidae) in Costa Rica. Notes on the relationship of this genus to others in the Eulophinae are given. |
