One important factor determining the efficacy of parasitoids is the way they exploit different host patch. This study evaluated the response of females of
An. Soc. Entomol. Brasil 29(4): 831-834 (2000) Aphelinus gossypii Timberlake (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) AttackingAphis gossypii Glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Cotton Plants in Brazil ABSTRACT -This study aimed to verify the parasitoids species related to Aphis gossypii Glover, in herbaceus cotton seeded in na experimental area of UFPE campus, from February to December 1998. A total of 1,880 mumified aphids were collected. Two species of parasitoids were identified following adult emergence. This is the first report of the occurence of Aphelinus gossypii attacking A. gossypii on cotton in Brazil.KEY WORDS: Insecta, parasitoid, aphid.RESUMO -Com a finalidade de se verificar as espécies de parasitóides associadas a Aphis gossypii Glover, mudas de algodão herbáceo foram mantidas em vasos de fevereiro a dezembro de 1998, em uma área experimental do campus da UFPE. Durante o período coletou-se um total de 1.880 pulgões mumificados que foram isolados em cápsulas de gelatina incolor. Após a emergência dos parasitóides adultos identificaram-se duas espécies, Aphelinus gossypii Timberlake e Lysiphlebus testaceipes Cresson. Destas, Aphelinus gossypii é assinalada pela primeira vez associada a Aphis gossypii sobre algodão no Brasil.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Insecta, parasitóide, afídeo.
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