New Record of Aphid Parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from some areas of the Syrian coast

Authors

  • Nabil Abo Kaf Tishreen University
  • Amena Alrostom Tishreen University

Abstract

The parasitic species associated with aphids were studied on bean and cabbage crops in some areas of the Syrian coast during the period from December 2017 and July 2018. The following species have been found on bean: Aphidius ervi Haliday, 1834, Aphidius picipes Nees, 1811, Praon bicolor Mackauer, 1959, Praon volcure Haliday, 1833, on cabbage: Lysiphlebus arvicola Starý, 1961, Lysiphlebus salicaphis Fitch, 1855, Lysiphlebus thelaxis Starý, 1961, Trioxys angelice Haliday, 1833, Trioxys heraclei Haliday, 1833. These nine species of aphid parasitoids from Braconidae family are recorded for the first time in the Syrian coast.

Author Biographies

  • Nabil Abo Kaf, Tishreen University

    Professor, Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture

  • Amena Alrostom , Tishreen University

    Engineer, Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture

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Published

2020-12-01

How to Cite

New Record of Aphid Parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) from some areas of the Syrian coast. (2020). Latakia University Journal -Biological Sciences Series, 42(5). https://journal.latakia-univ.edu.sy/index.php/bioscnc/article/view/10138

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