Florida Entomologist (2000) 83, 284-289

B.L. Newton and M.J. Sharkey (2000)
A new species of Bassus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae) parasitic on Samea multiplicalis, a natural control agent of waterlettuce
Florida Entomologist 83 (3), 284-289
Abstract: A new species of braconid (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae), Bassus agathoides, is described from Florida. The phylogenetic position of this species within Bassus is discussed. It is a parasitoid of Samea multiplicalis (Guenee) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), a natural control agent of waterlettuce, Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae), an important aquatic weed. Characters to distinguish B. agathoides from other species of Nearctic Bassus are provided.

Una nueva especie de braconido (Himenóptera: Braconidae: Agathidinae), Bassus agathoides, es descrita de la Florida. La posición filogenética de esta especie dentro de Bassus es discutida. Es un parásito de Samea multiplicalis (Guenee) (Lepidóptera: Pyralidae), un agente de control natural de la lechuga de agua, Pistia stratiotes L. (Araceae), una maleza acuática importante. Características para distinguir a B. agathoides de otras especies de Bassus cercanos al ártico son proveídos.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Pistia stratiotes (weed)		U.S.A. (SE)
Samea multiplicalis (weed bioagent)	Pistia stratiotes (weed)		U.S.A. (SE)