First record of Brachymeria excarinata Gahan, 1925 (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) as hyperparasitoid of Cotesia plutellae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from Pakistan

Abstract

The parasitoid species, Brachymeria excarinata Gahan, 1925 (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) is recorded for the first time from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Punjab (Pakistan) as hyper-parasitoid of Cotesia plutellae. Main identification characters and measurements of taxonomically important parts supported with micrographs have been given for future identification and its possible utilization in various bio-control programs of different insect pests.