Parasitoids of <i>Leptoglossus occidentalis</i> Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae) in British Columbia

Authors

  • Sarah L. Bates Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Current address: BIOCAP Canada Foundation Queen’s University 156 Barrie St. Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
  • John H. Borden Department of Biological Sciences Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Current address: PheroTech Inc. 7572 Progress Way, Delta, BC V4G 1E9

Abstract

Eggs of the western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, were parasitized in the field in British Columbia, Canada, by Gryon pennsylvanicum (Ashmead), Anastatus pearsalli Ashmead and an unidentified Ooencyrtus spp. Ashmead. Leptoglossus occidentalis represents a new host record for all three parasitoids. Gryon pennsylvanicum has not previously been reported in Canada.

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Vol. 101 (2004): Journal of the Entomological Society of British Columbia

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