Encyrtidae

Anagyrus pseudococci Girault (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)

Theresa Chormanski and Ronald D. Cave

Citrus Leafminer Parasitoid, Ageniaspis citricola Logvinovskaya (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)

Alison Walker and Marjorie A. Hoy

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

An Asian Citrus Psyllid Parasitoid: Diaphorencyrtus aligarhensis (Shafee, Alam and Agarwal) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)

Eric Rohrig

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

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

Salman Al-Shami and Jawwad A. Qureshi

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.