First record of Telenomus kolbei (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) in France, parasitizing the eggs of Nymphalis antiopa and Aglais io (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)

Kan, Pieter; Shaw, Mark R; Kan-van Linburg Stirum, Brigitte; Warot, Sylvie; Groussier, Géraldine

First record of Telenomus kolbei (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae) in France, parasitizing the eggs of Nymphalis antiopa and Aglais io (Lepidoptera, Nymphalidae)

Resource type

Journal article

Creator (person)

Kan, Pieter

Shaw, Mark R

ORCID

Kan-van Linburg Stirum, Brigitte

Warot, Sylvie

Groussier, Géraldine

Date published

December 7, 2021

Abstract

Telenomus kolbei is newly reported in France, parasitizing two new host species: Aglais io and Nymphalis antiopa. Oviposition by the parasitoid into eggs of both species was observed. Films were made, to which links are given. DNA sequences were obtained and deposited in Genbank.

Organisational unit

Natural Sciences