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Host range expansion of Distatrix papilionis (Viereck) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a gregarious endoparasitoid of lepidopterous pests, in India
Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies · 2019 · Vol. 7(5) · pp. 1058–1059
Abstract
Distatrix papilionis (Viereck) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is reported to parasitize caterpillars of Graphium nomius (Esper) (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae) in southern India. This is the first association of D. papilionis being recorded as a gregarious endoparasitoid of G. nomius, hitherto commonly collected from Papilio demoleus L. in Bengaluru. The number of wasp cocoons per host caterpillar ranged from 21−34 which is directly proportional to the host size. In the present study an illustrated account of parasitism with diagnostic details are presented.
Lepidoptera: Biology and TaxonomyEntomological Studies and EcologyAgricultural pest management studiesBraconidaeHymenopteraBiologyLepidoptera genitaliaParasitismHost (biology)ParasitoidRange (aeronautics)CaterpillarBotany
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