A handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera

The families and subfamilies of canadian chalcidoid wasps hymenoptera. A handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea. Can the understory affect the hymenoptera parasitoids in a. National research council of canada research press, ottawa, canada. There are approximately 330 differences between the genera keyed and those listed in the most recent 1979 north american catalogue, including about 200 additional genera. Spatial distribution of hymenoptera under the rainfed. Chalcidoidea a graeco cuprum, ob eorum colorem metallicum sunt apocrita ordinis hymenopterorum, cui superfamiliae sunt circa 22 500 specierum notarum, sed tota diversitas aestimata plus quam 500 000 specierum continet, quod significat. The duration of the life cycle, adult longevity, fecundity, and. Families of parasitoids hymenoptera associated with diptera. Agriculture canada publication 1760, ottawa, canada. Ichneumonidae of nearctic choristoneura species lepidoptera. Dedicated naturalists volunteer their time and resources here to provide this service. An inventory of parasitic hymenoptera in banana plantations. Currently about 22,000 species have been described and catalogued.

Chalcidoidea article about chalcidoidea by the free dictionary. Annotated keys to the genera of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera. New records of encyrtidae hymenoptera, chalcidoidea from. Additional images for the key have been added by dr michael gates at the usdaars systematic entomology laboratory. The new world mymaridae include 59 genera and subgenera of which 9 are described as new. Recently i have examined karyotypes of a few species of the chalcidoidea belonging to groups poorly touched by chromosomal investigation. Seven speciesgroups of gonatocerus nees are recognized and four speciesgroups of acmopolynema are also proposed. Recherches sur lappareil copulateur des hymenopteres et specialement des chalastogastres.

Proceedings of the entomological society of washington 1. Entomological society of washington, washington dc. Annotated keys to the genera of nearctic chalcidoidea. A molecular phylogeny of the chalcidoidea hymenoptera. Canadian national collection canacoll website hymenoptera. Scientific note survey of the hymenoptera parasitoids in. Lawton plant architecture and the diversity of phytophagous insects. Chalcidoidea a graeco cuprum, ob eorum colorem metallicum sunt apocrita ordinis hymenopterorum, cui superfamiliae sunt circa 22 500 specierum notarum, sed tota diversitas aestimata plus quam 500 000 specierum continet, quod significat maiorem partem nondum repertam et descriptam esse. Parasitismo em lagartadocartucho, spodoptera frugiperda smith.

A checklist of the families and superfamiles of the hymenoptera, with some links. Introduction the genus ormyrus westwood hymenoptera. Illustrated identification keys are given for the superfamilies families of insect parasitoids and the subfamilies, genera, and species of braconidae reared from species of choristoneura lederer in the nearctic region. The superfamily contains some 22,500 known species, and an estimated total diversity of more than 500,000 species, meaning the vast majority have yet to be. Memoirs of the american entomological society, 68, 59. The hymenoptera parasitica comprises insects of great economic importance, not only for useful species, but also for parasitoids. Illustrated keys to the families and genera of chalcids known from north america are given in annotated keys to the genera of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera by gibson et al. Schauff author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Goals objectives 1 improve the classification of chalcidoidea by specieslevel revision of selected genera and by elucidation of phylogenetic relationships within and among species, genera and other higher taxa. A list of pteromalidae wasps of the kuril islands includes 84 species belonging to 47 genera of 6 subfamilies.

Review and identification keys to the ichneumonid parasitoids hymenoptera. The key to families has been continually revised by both authors, and it is hoped that it now forms a satisfactory practical key. Studies on the development and reproduction of brethesiella cf. Research branch, agriculture canada, ottawa, canada, publication 1894e.

There are presently about 60 recognized species, including 23 species from the palearctic, from the nearctic, 12 from. Parasitoids are insects which larva grow feeding inside the body of other insects, resulting in the death of the host godfray 1994. Review of the genera of new world mymaridae hymenoptera. Chalcidoids, being hymenoptera, have two pairs of membranous wings as opposed to the single pair found in flies. Chalcidoidea material, and this has already been published elsewhere kerrich and graham, 1957.

A handbook of families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera, the entomological society of washington, washington 1990, p. Most species are less than 3mm in length, averaging 1. Other important references to the chalcid taxonomic literature, with emphasis on the north american fauna, are given in the sections below. However, chromosomes of only about chalcid species belonging to 12 families are studied up to now gokhman 2003, 2004. Insect communities associated with beneficial insect. An online resource devoted to north american insects, spiders and their kin, offering identification, images, and information. Full text of leucospis dorsigera fabricius hymenoptera. Chalcid wasps of the family pteromalidae hymenoptera. Hymenopteran systematics at the university of california. Laurasian ancestors and gondwanan descendants of rotoitidae hymenoptera. A handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera.

Superfamilies families n f % ceraphronoidea ceraphronidae 06 0. Updated taxonomic checklist of chalcidoidea hymenoptera. This is the first comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of the superfamily based on a molecular analysis of 18s and 28s. New records of encyrtidae hymenoptera, chalcidoidea from norway iii. Price new from used from paperback, december 1, 1990 please retry. Bethylidae represents the third superfamily of hymenoptera, and colpoclypeus florus walker hymenoptera. Survey of the hymenoptera parasitoids in eucalyptus grandis. Systematics and host associations of omyrus species. A handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera handbook 1 p. Four genera seladerma walker miscogasterinae, caenacis foerster, isocyrtus walker, and synedrus graham pteromalinae and 36 species are recorded for the first time for the russian fauna. A handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera handbook 1.

A few copies of references listed above will be available for use at the course. Systematics and host associations of ormyrus species hymenoptera. Parasitoids contribute significantly to the maintenance of the ecological balance of beings, preventing the excessive p. Chalcidoidea is a superfamily of hymenoptera, whose family constituency is in constant flux, as new hypotheses of relationships are constantly being proposed and rejected.

Sep 01, 2015 a handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera. This is the first comprehensive phylogenetic analysis of the superfamily based on a molecular analysis of 18s and 28s ribosomal gene regions for 19 families, 72 subfamilies, 343 genera and 649 species. Handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera. New chromosome records for the superfamily chalcidoidea. Following an introduction, this paperback book contains sections covering a systematic overview of the nearctic chalcidoidea, literature resources, a biological overview, collecting and mounting, morphology morphology subject. Grissell ee, schauff me 1990 a handbook of the families of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera entomol soc wash, washington. If you need expert professional advice, contact your local extension office. Only one other hymenoptera survey has been conducted in banana in costa rica. Monophlebidae, were conducted under laboratory conditions. Illustrated keys to the families and genera of chalcids known from north. The characters used to distinguish chalcidoids from other hymenoptera include the. This multimedia publication presents illustrated keys to the 19 families and 706 described genera of chalcidoidea known to occur in the nearctic region. Parasites associated with sarcophaga haemorrhoidalis pupae in jeddah city, saudi arabia figs i spp.

A key to the british famiilies of superfamily chalcidoidea. Annotated keys to the genera of nearctic chalcidoidea hymenoptera nrc hardcover 5. A biosystematic revision of genera of fourteen families, with a reclassification of. Review and identification keys to the ichneumonid parasitoids. We strive to provide accurate information, but we are mostly just amateurs attempting to make sense of a diverse natural world. Chalcidoidea is one of the largest groups of wasps with. The superfamily chalcidoidea belongs to the insect order hymenoptera bees, ants and wasps. A biosystematic revision of genera of fourteen families, with a reclassification of species.