Sympiesis fragariae (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) parasitizes Malacosoma americanum (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae) in Kentucky, U.S.A. Host and geographic records

B. A. Choate, L. K. Rieske

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Abstract

Sympiesis fragariae emerged from a single, field collected Malacosoma americanum tent during the spring of 2004 in central Kentucky. This is the first report of S. fragariae parasitizing M. americanum, as well as the first report of this parasitoid within Kentucky.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)183-185
Number of pages3
JournalEntomological News
Volume116
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 2005

Keywords

  • Eastern tent caterpillar
  • Eulophidae
  • Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
  • Parasitoid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Insect Science

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