Bulletin of Entomological Research (1992) 82, 191-195

R.H.L. Disney, N.N. Khochare and S.K. Godase Jr. (1992)
A new parasitoid (Diptera: Phoridae) of the mango shoot borer, Chlumetia transversa (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in India
Bulletin of Entomological Research 82 (2), 191-195
Abstract: Megaselia chlumetiae Disney sp. n. is described from India. Its larva parasitizes larvae of Chlumetia transversa (Walker), a pest of Mangifera indica. Eggs are laid on the integument of the host larva. Newly emerged fly larva. enter the host and develop by consuming the host's internal tissues. Pupariation normally takes place within the host's empty skin.
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Database assignments for author(s): R. Henry L. Disney

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
identification/taxonomy
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Chlumetia transversa	Mango (Mangifera indica)	India
Megaselia chlumetiae (parasitoid)	Chlumetia transversa	Mango (Mangifera indica)	India