The establishment of three exotic aphid parasites (Hymentoptera: Aphidiidae) in British Columbia

Authors

  • M. Mackauer Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.
  • A. Campbell Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, B.C.

Keywords:

Hymentoptera, Aphidiidae

Abstract

<i>Praon exsoletum palitans</i>, <i>Aphidius ervi ervi</i> and the orange phenotype of <i>Aphidius smithi</i> are recorded from British Columbia. Release data, present distribution, host records, and diagnostic criteria are included.

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2019-08-28

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Vol. 69 (1972): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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