Zootaxa (2004) 548, 1-16

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Christer Hansson, Alexandre Aebi and Betty Benrey (2004)
Horismenus species (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in a bruchid beetle parasitoid guild, including the description of a new species
Zootaxa 548, 1-16
Abstract: Four species of Horismenus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) associated with Acanthoscelides spp. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae), three of which are also associated with Phaseolus spp., are treated. One of the species, H. butcheri, is described as new and the remaining three species are redescribed. All four species are diagnosed in a key. A lectotype is designated for Holcopelte productus Ashmead.
Database assignments for author(s): Betty Benrey, Alexandre Aebi

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


Pest and/or beneficial records:

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


Acanthoscelides obtectus Mexico
Acanthoscelides (genus) Beans (Phaseolus) Mexico
Horismenus butcheri (parasitoid) Acanthoscelides (genus) Beans (Phaseolus) Mexico
Horismenus depressus (parasitoid) Acanthoscelides obtectus Mexico
Horismenus missouriensis (parasitoid) Acanthoscelides (genus) Beans (Phaseolus) Mexico
Horismenus productus (parasitoid) U.S.A. (SW)