First record of Paratelenomus saccharalis (Dodd, 1914) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) a natural enemy of the invasive species Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood, 1837) (Heteroptera: Plataspidae) in Panama and the Neotropical region

Authors

  • Jeancarlos Abrego L
  • José A. Rivera
  • Carlos Vargas H. H.
  • Anette Garrido
  • Julio Gutiérrez L.
  • Miguel A. Osorio-Arenas
  • Pedro A. Arauz L.
  • Luis A. Jaén
  • Rubén Collantes G.
  • Alonso Santos-Murgas

Keywords:

Cajanus cajan, biological control, invasive species, control biológico, especie invasora

Abstract

Paratelenomus saccharalis (Dodd) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitizing Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood) eggs is reported for the first time for Panama. Brachyplatys subaeneus is an invasive species from Asia and is regarded as an important agricultural pest in the Americas.

 

Se reporta por primera vez para Panamá a Paratelenomus saccharalis (Dodd) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) parasitando huevos de Brachyplatys subaeneus (Westwood). Brachyplatys subaeneus es una especie invasora de Asia y una posible plaga para la agricultura en América.

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Published

2023-11-15

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Articles 1010-1014 (Octoberber 2023)

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