Author | Talamas, E., Buffington, M.L. & Hoelmer, K. |
Year | 2017 |
Title | Revision of Palearctic Trissolcus Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) |
Type | Paper |
Source | Journal of Hymenoptera Research Vol 56: 3-185. |
Illustrations | Colour photographs |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | A revision of these tiny black egg parasitoids of Pentatomid shield bugs. The work was prompted by the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) (Halymorpha halys) since Trissolcus species have potential as biological control agents. Keys to females are given. |
Examine | Stereo Microscope |
Specimen Preparation | Good bright diffuse illumination is required to appreciate the microsculpture upon which the key is largely based. |
Notes & Purpose | Status | Taxon | English | Classification |
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For identification | Current | Trissolcus | a genus of scelionid wasp | Animalia: Hymenoptera: Scelionidae |
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