Title of article :
First finding of Psilochalcis elegantula (Masi, 1929) (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) in Iraq
Author/Authors :
Kareem ، Ali A. Plant Protection Department - Agriculture College - University of Kerbala , Lotfalizadeh ، Hossein Insect Taxonomy Research Department - Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection (IRIPP) - Agricultural Research Education And Extention Organization (AREEO) , Alsendi ، Ayad Kadhim Plant Protection Department - Agriculture College - University of Kerbala , Al-Zurfi ، Sienaa Plant Protection Department - Agriculture College - University of Kerbala , Aljaafari ، Raad K. Plant Protection Department - Agriculture College - University of Kerbala
Abstract :
During the survey in the orchards of Al-Husiniya in Karbala in June 2019, specimens of Psilochalcis elegantula (Masi, 1929) were collected using a sweep net. It is the first record of the genus Psilochalcis Kieffer, 1905 and P. elegantula from Iraq. The important morphological characters are illustrated and discussed. An updated list of the chalcidid species in Iraq is also provided including ten species in six genera.
Keywords :
Haltichellinae , Karbala , new record , taxonomy , Iraq
Journal title :
Journal of Crop Protection
Journal title :
Journal of Crop Protection
