Talebi, A.A., Ameri, A., Fathipour, Y., & Rakhshani, E. 2008 Natural Enemies of Cypress Tree Mealybug, Planococcus vovae (Nasonov) (Hem., Pseudococcidae), and their Parasitoids in Tehran, Iran. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology 10: 123-133

Keywords:

  • natural enemies
  • Notes: The cypress tree mealybug, Planococcus vovae (Nasonov) (Hem., Pseudococcidae) is one of the most important pests of cypress trees, especially Cupressus semprevirens fastigiata L. in Iran. A survey was carried out to determine the natural enemies of cypress tree mealybug in Tehran Province, during 2004-2005. As a result of this study, 17 species of predators, parasitoids and hyperparasitoids belonging to 10 families and 15 genera were collected and identified.