Resurrection of Aphytis Theae (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae), A Parasite of Tea Scale, with Notes on a New Group of Species
Abstract
Aphytis theae (Cameron), recently introduced from India into Florida for the biological control of the tea scale, Fiorinia theae Green, is redescribed. The funicularis group is established for species of Aphytis with 5-segmented antennae and reduced mouthparts, including A. funicularis Compere, A. gordoni DeBach and Rosen, A. theae and A. ulianovi Girault. A key to the 4 members of the new group is presented.Downloads
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