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The hymenopterous parasites of Nitidulidae

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The known information on hymenopterous parasites of Nitidulidae was consolidated in this article. Species of parasites, nitidulid hosts and, where possible, plant host of the nitidulids are provided along with citations to sources of information. Thirty-three species of hymenopterous parasites are recorded in nine different families. Since nomenclature of several of the parasites has changed, it was updated with the assistance of specialists.

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    Michael J. Weiss

  3. Dept. of Entomology, Agricultural Research Organization, The Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel

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Williams, R.N., Weiss, M.J., Kehat, M. et al. The hymenopterous parasites of Nitidulidae. Phytoparasitica 12, 53–64 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02980798

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