Abstract

RODRIGUEZ-ORTEGA, Alejandro et al. First record of Eupelmus pulchriceps (Hymenoptera:Eupelmidae) as a parasitoid of Cylindrocopturus biradiatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Mexico. Rev. Soc. Entomol. Argent. [online]. 2022, vol.81, n.4, pp.78-82.  Epub Nov 24, 2022. ISSN 0373-5680.

The wasp Eupelmus puchriceps (Cameron) is recorded for the first time as a parasitoid of the nopal spine weevil Cylindrocopturus biradiatus Champion. In addition, new distribution and altitudinal records from Mexico are presented, as well as preliminary aspects of its biology.

Keywords : Biological control; Prickly pear cactus; Solitary parasitoid; Weevil.

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