Trjapitzin, V.A., & Trjapitsyn, S.V. 2002 A new species of Neoplatycerus (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) from Egypt, parasitoid of the vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae).. Entomological News 113(3): 203-210.

Notes: A new species of the little known encyrtid wasp genus Neoplatycerus is described from the Nile River delta in Egypt. A part of the type series of N. kemticus, sp. n., was reared from the P. ficus on grape, and this host association makes it a candidate agent for introduction into California vineyards for the on-going classical biological control program against this pest. A key to the three described species of Neoplatycerus in the world is provided. Other scale insects mentioned include Eriopeltis sp., Planococcus citri and Ferrisia virgata.