Ricupero, M., Porcu, E., Russo, A., Zappalà, L., & Siscaro, G. 2025 New records of Phenacoccus solenopsis natural enemies in Europe and taxonomic additions on Anagyrus matritensis. Insects 16(2): 169
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Notes: In this study, we used an integrated approach (morphological and molecular) to identify parasitoids associated with P. solenopsis, and we also recorded its predators for the first time in Italy. Moreover, since the morphological characterization of Anagyrus matritensis (Mercet) (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) was lacking information, we provided additional morphological details and molecular identifications of this species. The findings of this study may help to identify the natural enemies of P. solenopsis, as this is an important step towards the use of natural enemies as biological control agents against this serious insect pest in Mediterranean agroecosystems. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16020169
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