Potential encyrtid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) of armored and soft scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae & Coccidae) from Luzon, Philippines

Creator

Jessamyn R. Adorada, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Ireneo L. Lit Jr., University of the Philippines Los Banos
Frances Coleen M. Laserna, University of the Philippines Los BanosFollow

Issue Date

10-2017

Abstract

Scale insects infest a wide variety of crops. One way of controlling these pests is through the use of biological control agents. Parasitoids such as encyrtids are known to control population of diaspidids and coccids. Encyrtid parasitoids of scale insects were surveyed and collected in Luzon. Three genera identified as new records are Encyrtus, Anagyrus, and Parablatticida. One known record parasitizing scale insects is Comperiella. A key to the genera is provided.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

31

Issue

2

Page

167-168

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Adorada, Jessamyn R.; Lit, Ireneo L. Jr.; and Laserna, Frances Coleen M., "Potential encyrtid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) of armored and soft scale insects (Hemiptera: Diaspididae & Coccidae) from Luzon, Philippines" (2017). Journal Article. 4121.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4121

En – AGROVOC descriptors

COCCIDAE; COCCOIDEA; DIASPIDIDAE; ENCYRTIDAE; PARASITOIDS; INSECTA; PEST INSECTS; INSECT CONTROL; BIOLOGICAL CONTROL AGENTS