Lysiphlebus orientalis (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), a new invasive aphid parasitoid in Europe - evidence from molecular markers.
Bull Entomol Res
; 103(4): 451-7, 2013 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23448286
ABSTRACT
We report the occurrence of Lysiphlebus orientalis in Serbia, an aphid parasitoid from the Far East that is new to Europe and has the potential to become invasive. Our finding based on morphological characters is confirmed by analyses of mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I sequences. An increase in number and an expansion of the host range were observed during field studies over the past two years, and it is determined that the current host range encompasses nine aphid hosts on 12 different host plants, forming 13 tri-trophic associations. A host range determined for European populations of L. orientalis appears wider compared with that in its Far Eastern native habitats where Aphis glycines Mats. is the sole known host. Moreover, it overlaps considerably with the host ranges of European parasitoids that play an important role in the natural control of pest aphids.
Texto completo:
1
Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Afídeos
/
Filogenia
/
Vespas
/
Espécies Introduzidas
/
Distribuição Animal
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Bull Entomol Res
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article