An observation of the parasitoid Melittobia australica Girault (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and its host, the solitary wasp Sceliphron asiaticum (Linnaeus) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae).
An observation of the parasitoid Melittobia australica Girault (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) and its host, the solitary wasp Sceliphron asiaticum (Linnaeus) (Hymenoptera: Sphecidae).
Author(s): CARVALHO, L. S.; BEVILAQUA, M. V. O.; QUERINO, R. B.
Summary: Hymenoptera encompass a vast array of biological life-styles, including two truly remarkable diversifications within the insects: the largest development of eusocial taxa among the animals and the greatest elaboration of parasitic behavior among the insects (Whitfield, 1998). The parasitic mode of life, although not exclusive to hymenopterans, is a distinctive and important behavior, that is present in a wide variety of relationships, including endoparasitism, ectoparsitism, hyperparasitism and others.
Publication year: 2014
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Mid-North
Keywords: Inseto, Parasita, Parasitóide
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