Neotropical Entomology (2007) 36, 629-631

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Maria-Dulce L. Marcicano, Iracilda M.M. Lima, Marcelo T. Tavares and Mirna M. Casagrande (2007)
Parasitism of Brassolis sophorae laurentii Stichel (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae, Brassolinae) Pupae by Conura morleyi (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae, Chalcidini), in the State of Alagoas, Brazil
Neotropical Entomology 36 (4), 629-631
Abstract: This scientific note reports the association between the parasitoid Conura morleyi (Ashmead) and Brassolis sophorae laurentii Stichel pupae in the State of Alagoas, Brazil. This parasitoid exhibits gregarious development, with production up to 146 individuals per pupa throughout a single opening. The sex proportion of the parasitoids was one male for one female.
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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

Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial Pest/Disease/Weed Crop/Product Country Quarant.


Brassolis sophorae Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Brazil (NE)
Conura morleyi (parasitoid) Brassolis sophorae Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Brazil (NE)
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