Fortuitous Introduction of an Aphelinid Parasitoid of the Spiralling Whitefly,<i>Aleurodicus dispersus </i>Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) into the Lakshadweep Islands with Notes on Host Plants and other Natural Enemies

S. Ramani

doi:10.18311/jbc/2000/4027

Fortuitous Introduction of an Aphelinid Parasitoid of the Spiralling Whitefly,Aleurodicus dispersus Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) into the Lakshadweep Islands with Notes on Host Plants and other Natural Enemies

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Authors

S. Ramani
Project Directorate of Biological Control P. B. No. 2491, H. A. Farm Post, Bellary Road Bangalore 560 024, Karnataka ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2000/4027

Keywords:

Aleurodicus disperslus. Encarsia guadeloupae, Host Plants, Lakshadweep, Natural Enemies, New Record.

Abstract

The Lakshadweep Islands were surveyed for Aleurodicus dispersus Russell, its host plants and natural enemies during 1999 and 2000. Two aphelinid parasitoids, Encarsia guadeloupae Viggiani (reported for the first time from India) and Encarsia sp. nr. haitiensis Dozier were found in the Minicoy Island in addition to Some predators. Both aphelinids have been introduced serendipitously into our country. Host plants of the whitefly were recorded in Agatti, Kavaratti and Minicoy islands.

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Published

2000-01-01

How to Cite

Ramani, S. (2000). Fortuitous Introduction of an Aphelinid Parasitoid of the Spiralling Whitefly,<i>Aleurodicus dispersus </i>Russell (Homoptera: Aleyrodidae) into the Lakshadweep Islands with Notes on Host Plants and other Natural Enemies. Journal of Biological Control, 14(1), 55–60. https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2000/4027