AuthorTalamas, E., Buffington, M.L. & Hoelmer, K.
Year2017
TitleRevision of Palearctic Trissolcus Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae)
TypePaper
SourceJournal of Hymenoptera Research Vol 56: 3-185.
IllustrationsColour photographs
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

A revision of these tiny black egg parasitoids of Pentatomid shield bugs.

The work was prompted by the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) (Halymorpha halys) since Trissolcus species have potential as biological control agents.

Keys to females are given.

Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationGood bright diffuse illumination is required to appreciate the microsculpture upon which the key is largely based.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentTrissolcusa genus of scelionid waspAnimalia: Hymenoptera: Scelionidae
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