Introduction to parasitoids of bark beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytidae) in Meshkin-Shahr, Ardebil province, Iran
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Keywords: Iran, parasitoid, Natural enemies, Ardebil, Bark beetle,
Abstract :
Four species of parasitoids were recorded from two species of bark beetles in Meshkin-Shahr, Ardebil province (northwest of Iran). Parasitoids were collected from the infested branches of various trees. These parasitoids include families Braconidae, Eulophidae, Eurytomidae and Pteromalidae. The wasps collected were identified as Dendrosoter middendorffii (Ratzeburg) (Braconidae), Entedon ergias (Ratzeburg) (Eulophidae), Eurytoma morio Boheman (Eurytomidae) and Cheiropachus quadrum (Fabricius) (Pteromalidae). Of which, C. quadrumandD. middendorffiiare respectively most abundant species on bark beetle pests in the studied area. The other two species are usually present in small numbers.Information concerning the geographical distribution and host range of each parasitic wasp were presented.
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