Eretmocerus Rui N. Sp. (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Aphelinidae), an exotic natural enemy of Bemisia ( Tabaci Group) (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) released in Florida
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2008-05-29
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Eretmocerus rui n. sp. imported from Hong Kong and released against Bemisia (tabaci group) in Florida is described. This thelytokous species was recovered after release, but it is unknown if it is established in Florida.
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Citation: Zolnerowich, Gregory, and Mike Rose. 2004. “ERETMOCERUS RUI N. SP. (HYMENOPTERA: CHALCIDOIDEA: APHELINIDAE), AN EXOTIC NATURAL ENEMY OF BEMISIA (TABACI GROUP) (HOMOPTERA: ALEYRODIDAE) RELEASED IN FLORIDA.” Florida Entomologist 87 (3): 283–87. https://doi.org/10.1653/0015-4040(2004)087[0283:ERNSHC]2.0.CO;2.
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Eretmocerus, Chalcidoidea, Aphelinidae, Natural enemy, Biological control, Bemisia, Aleyrodidae, Predator
