Sex ratio distortion in the Nesolynx thymus (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an ecto-pupal parasitoid of uzifly, Exorista sorbillans (Diptera: Tachinidae)

The reproductive alterations induced by maternally inherited α-proteo-bacteria Wolbachia to their hosts is a well-documented phenomenon. In Nesolynx thymus, a gregarious hymenopterous ecto-pupal parasitoid of the uzifly, Exorista sorbillans, diagnostic PCR assay using specific primers revealed the p...

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Main Authors: Bandekodigenahalli M. PRAKASH, Aswathaiah PRATHIMA, Hoolageri C. HUCHESH, Hemagirigowda RAVIKUMAR, Shankaranarayan SAMPATHKUMAR, Hosagavi P. PUTTARAJU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2014-10-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201404-0001_Sex_ratio_distortion_in_the_Nesolynx_thymus_Hymenoptera_Eulophidae_an_ecto-pupal_parasitoid_of_uzifly_Exor.php