Erler, F., & Tunç, I. 2001 A survey (1992-1996) of natural enemies of Diaspididae species in Antalya, Turkey.. Phytoparasitica 29(4): 299-305.

Notes: Natural enemies associated with armoured scale insects were surveyed in Antalya province, Turkey, during the years 1992-96. The surveys yielded 16 species of predators and 11 species of parasitoids associated with 11 species of scale insects. Three coleopterans, namely, Chilocorus bipustulatus [Chilocorus renipustulatus], Cybocephalus fodori minor and Rhyzobius lophanthae were found to be the most common predators and to be associated with the diverse species of diaspidids in Antalya and are known so also in other parts of Turkey. Among the parasitoids found, Aphytis chrysomphali and Aphytis melinus are known to be relatively important on Aonidiella aurantii, Aphytis maculicornis on Parlatoria oleae, Aphytis mytilaspidis on Lepidosaphes ulmi, and Encarsia berlesei on Pseudaulacaspis pentagona, in Antalya and/or other parts of Turkey.