Biology:Eretmocerus

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Eretmocerus is a genus of parasitoid wasps; they parasitise immature whiteflies.

Diagnosis

Female with 5-segmented antennae with scape, pedicel, two funicular segments and club (club undifferentiated, often large and oar-shaped); male with 3-segmented antennae composed of scape, pedicel and club (club undifferentiated, elongate and exceptionally large). Forewing with stigmal vein very short; all tarsi with four segments.[1]

Species

About 84 species have been described.[2]

Species with known whitefly hosts include:[2]

  • Eretmocerus antennator
  • Eretmocerus breviclavus
  • Eretmocerus californicus
  • Eretmocerus comperei
  • Eretmocerus corni
  • Eretmocerus debachi[3]
  • Eretmocerus delhiensis
  • Eretmocerus diversiciliatus
  • Eretmocerus eremicus
  • Eretmocerus flavus
  • Eretmocerus furuhashii
  • Eretmocerus gracilis
  • Eretmocerus gunturiensis
  • Eretmocerus haldemani
  • Eretmocerus hayati
  • Eretmocerus jimenezi
  • Eretmocerus joeballi
  • Eretmocerus longiscapus
  • Eretmocerus mundus
  • Eretmocerus neobemisiae
  • Eretmocerus orientalis
  • Eretmocerus paulistus
  • Eretmocerus portoricensis
  • Eretmocerus queenslandensis
  • Eretmocerus roseni
  • Eretmocerus rui
  • Eretmocerus serius
  • Eretmocerus staufferi
  • Eretmocerus tejanus
  • Eretmocerus trialeurodis

References

  1. Zolnerowich, G.; Rose, M. (2008). "5: The genus Eretmocerus". Classical Biological Control of Bemisia tabaci in the United States-a review of interagency research and implementation. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. pp. 89–109. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 UCD Community. 2023. Universal Chalcidoidea Database Website. https://ucd.chalcid.org. Accessed on 11 July, 2024.
  3. Gates, M.W.; Heraty, J.M.; Schauff, M.E.; Wagner, D.L.; Wahl, D.B. (2002-01-01). "Survey of the Parasitic Hymenoptera on Leafminers in California.". Journal of Hymenoptera Research (Pensoft Publishers) 11 (2). ISSN 1070-9428. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/43270996_Survey_of_the_Parasitic_Hymenoptera_on_Leafminers_in_California. Retrieved 2026-01-05. 

Wikidata ☰ Q3056148 entry