DNA barcodes, expanded distribution, and redescription of Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), a potential biocontrol species against amaranth leaf-webbers in Africa

DNA barcodes, expanded distribution, and redescription of Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965 (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Microgastrinae), a potential biocontrol species against amaranth leaf-webbers in Africa

The microgastrine parasitoid wasp Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965, is currently being considered as a potential biocontrol agent of amaranth leaf-webber pests in Africa. To facilitate future research and identification of the species, we characterize it from an integrative taxonomy perspective by provi...

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Published in:Journal of Hymenoptera research Vol. 58; no. 58; pp. 1 - 15
Main Authors: Fernandez-Triana, J, Beaudin, M, Achterberg, K. van, Agbodzavu, M.K, Othim, S.T.O, Nyamu, F.W, Fiaboe, K.K.M
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sofia Pensoft Publishers 01-01-2017
Subjects:
Africa
Amaranth
Amaranthus
Animal taxonomy
biocontrol
Biological control
Biological research
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
DNA barcode
DNA barcoding
Geographical distribution
Hymenoptera
Identification and classification
Leaves
Methods
Microgastrinae
Morphology
New records
Parasitoids
Pest control
Pests
Species
Taxonomy
Africa
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Summary:The microgastrine parasitoid wasp Apanteles hemara Nixon, 1965, is currently being considered as a potential biocontrol agent of amaranth leaf-webber pests in Africa. To facilitate future research and identification of the species, we characterize it from an integrative taxonomy perspective by providing a comprehensive morphological redescription, extensive illustrations (including the first images of the holotype), DNA barcodes, wasp biology, host data (Choreutidae and Crambidae caterpillars), and updated geographical distribution of the species (including eight new country records). Despite a wide distribution across four major biogeographical regions (mostly within the Old World tropics), the species seems to be relatively uniform from a molecular and morphological perspective, based on studied specimens from Africa and Asia.
ISSN:1070-9428
1314-2607
DOI:10.3897/jhr.58.13361