Abstract

AHMAD, S. Tariq  and  WANI, Shabeer A.. Aphid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) of Kashmir, India: a checklist. Acta Zool. Mex [online]. 2014, vol.30, n.3, pp.539-552. ISSN 2448-8445.

A checklist of aphidiine parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) associated with various aphid species occurring in Kashmir was compiled. The paper deals with 61 species belonging to 15 genera, occurring in diverse areas and localities of Kashmir valley. The database pertaining to aphidid-fauna has been updated not only in the light of recent systematic and nomenclatural changes but also host names, host plants etc. Aphid parasitoids are natural enemies of aphids and form one of the potential biological control measures. Systematic study on parasitoids will form a baseline data in devising management strategies for controlling aphids.

Keywords : Aphid; Parasitoid; Host; Pest; Kashmir.

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