Leptomastix dactylopii Howard (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae): parasitoid of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

Salman Al-Shami and Jawwad A. Qureshi

Release Date: 2/26/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-in1420-2024

Agriculture

Abstract

This publication describes the biology, distribution, behavior, and impact of the parasitoid Leptomastix dactylopii Howard. This beneficial insect is known for providing significant reductions in mealybug populations in Florida and other locations. It is also intended to provide knowledge about this parasitoid to a wide range of interested audiences including growers, Extension agents, researchers, students, laypersons, and other stakeholders.

About this Publication

This document is EENY-807, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. This document is also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures.

About the Authors

Salman A. Al-Shami, postdoctoral researcher, and Jawwad A. Qureshi, associate professor; Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center; UF/IFAS Indian River REC; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, Florida 32611.

How to Cite

Al-Shami, S., & Qureshi, J. (2024). Leptomastix dactylopii Howard (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae): parasitoid of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). EDIS, 2023(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1420-2024

Authors

Salman Al-Shami

postdoc

University of Florida

post-doctoral associate, Entomology and Nematology Department, UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL

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Jawwad Qureshi

Contact

Specialist

University of Florida

professor, Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, FL

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