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Annotated checklist and illustrated key to parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae, Eulophidae and Pteroilualidae) of fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) in Brazil

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Author(s):
Shimbori, Eduardo Mitio [1] ; Costa, Valmir Antonio [2] ; Zucchi, Roberto Antonio [1]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Entomol & Acarol, Escola Super Agr Luiz de Queiroz ESALQ, BR-13418900 Piracicaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Ctr Avancado Pesquisa Protecao Plantas & Saude An, Inst Biol, BR-13101680 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Zootaxa; v. 4858, n. 1, p. 53-70, SEP 29 2020.
Web of Science Citations: 0
Abstract

The hymenopteran parasitoids of pest species of Tephritidae in Brazil are best known by their most prominent species, members of Braconidae and Figitidae. Species in the less-studied families Diapriidae, Eulophidae and Pteromalidae, which are mostly pupal parasitoids. have been largely neglected and the literature on these groups is sparse and scattered. Therefore, their importance as natural enemies of fruit flies is likely underestimated. Here, we present a parasitoid-hostplant checklist of all diapriids, eulophids and pteromalids that parasitize fruit flies of economic importance in Brazil, namely Anastrepha species and Ceratitis capitata. A compilation of information of the seven species of these parasitoids occurring in Brazil-Coptera haywardi Loiacono and Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Diapriidae), Tetrastichus giffardianus Silvestri (Eulophidae), Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Rondani), Spalangia endius Walker, S. gemina Boucek and S. simplex Perkins (Pteromalidae)-including their taxonomic status, general biology, and potential as biocontrol agents, is presented. Additionally, we provide an illustrated key to species, aiming to highlight key morphological features and facilitate identification at species level, stimulating future research on these groups. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/50871-0 - INCT 2014: National Institute of Science and Technology of Semiochemicals in Agriculture
Grantee:José Roberto Postali Parra
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants