DNA barcodes, expanded distribution, and redescription of Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), a potential biocontrol species against amaranth leaf-webbers in Africa

The microgastrine parasitoid wasp Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965, is currently being considered as a potential biocontrol agent of amaranth leaf-webber pests in Africa. To facilitate future research and identification of the species, we characterize it from an integrative taxonomy perspective by provi...

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Main Authors: Jose Fernandez-Triana, Melanie Beaudin, Kees van Achterberg, Mawufe K. Agbodzavu, Stephen T.O. Othim, Faith W. Nyamu, Komi K.M. Fiaboe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Hymenoptera Research
Online Access:https://jhr.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=13361