First record and characterization of Aganaspis daci (Weld, 1951) (Hymenoptera, Figitidae, Eucoilinae), a parasitoid of fruit flies, from Italy

• Published in: Journal of Hymenoptera research Vol. 96; no. 12; pp. 863 - 877
• Main Authors: Bernardo, Umberto, Pica, Feliciana, Carbone, Carmela, Nugnes, Francesco, Viggiani, Gennaro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sofia Pensoft Publishers 23.10.2023
• Subjects: Aganaspis daci; Agricultural production; Agriculture; Analysis; Biological control; Flowers & plants; Fruits; Haplotypes; Hymenoptera; Identification and classification; Mediterranean fruit-fly; Morphology (Animals); Parasitoids; Pests; Puparia; Italy; Spain

Aganaspis daci , a larval-pupal parasitoid of several tephritid species, was unexpectedly recovered in the Campania region (Southern Italy), where it had not been intentionally released. An integrative approach was used to conduct a comprehensive characterization of this parasitoid, confirming its i...