The first record of conopid flies (Diptera: Conopidae) and eulophid wasps (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) as parasitoids and hyperparasitoids associated with carpenter bees (Apidae: Xylocopinae) in Argentina
| Title | The first record of conopid flies (Diptera: Conopidae) and eulophid wasps (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) as parasitoids and hyperparasitoids associated with carpenter bees (Apidae: Xylocopinae) in Argentina |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Lucia, M., Aquino D. A., Hansson C., & Abrahamovich A. H. |
| Journal | Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Start Page | 208 |
| Pagination | 208-211 |
| Date Published | 04/2010 |
| ISSN | 0021-8839 |
| Keywords | Argentina, hyperparasitoids, parasitoids, Xylocopa |
| Abstract | This is the first record for the parasitoid association between eulophids and conopids in the carpenter bee Xylocopa augusti Lepeletier. Biological features of Physocephala Schiner are mentioned. A diagnosis for Pediobius williamsoni (Girault) is given and morphological characters are illustrated. |
| URL | http://www.ibra.org.uk/articles/20100328_12 |
| DOI | 10.3896/IBRA.1.49.2.11 |
| Short Title | Parasitoids and hyperparasitoids associated with carpenter bees in Argentina |