Title

Bethylids attacking stored-product pests: an overview.

Authors

Amante, Marco; Schöller, Matthias; Suma, Pompeo; Russo, Agatino

Abstract

Bethylidae is a family belonging to the insect order Hymenoptera and contains about 2 200 described species. Bethylids typically parasitize larvae of Lepidoptera and Coleoptera, including species that are serious pests of stored products. Here, we review the main characteristics of each of the bethylids reported as biological control agent of these pests. The biological characteristics and peculiarities are reported for each species, and the potential for their practical application is discussed.

Subjects

PESTS; HYMENOPTERA; LARVAE; LEPIDOPTERA; BEETLES; PARASITOIDS

Publication

Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 2017, Vol 163, Issue 3, p251

ISSN

0013-8703

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1111/eea.12587