Description of key to different species of Genera of Aphidiinae (Homoptera: Aphididae) of District DI. Khan, KPK, Pakistan

Abstract

The present study was conducted on the basis of Aphidiins specimens collected during 2012 and 2013 form different ecological zones of District Dera Ismail Khan i.e Paharpur, Rangpur, Dhakkee, Kaich, Keri Khasoor, Biloot and Bahkhwai. Aphidiins are very small in size therefore sweeping of hand net was employed for their collection. Aphidiins were sorted out from the collection and were preserved in 70% alcohol. Specimens were then put in 97% alchohol for 24 hours before mounting on card point.