Traband, S.G., Shanovich, H.N., Luhman, J.C., & Aukema, B.H. 2023 Synopsis of Biological Control for European Fruit Lecanium (Parthenolecanium corni) by Parasitoids in North America and Preliminary Findings in Hybrid Hazelnut Orchards. The Great Lakes Entomologist 56(1-2): 108-120

Keywords:

  • ant association
  • biological control
  • distribution
  • illustration
  • natural enemies
  • Notes: Here we provide a summary of the insect’s worldwide distribution and synopsis of all the Hymenopteran parasitoid wasps found to parasitize P. corni in North America from past literature. Additionally, a preliminary parasitoid survey of P. corni was carried out in two hybrid hazel (Corylus avellana × C. americana) plantings as hazelnuts represent a potential new crop for the region.