Neochrysocharis okazakii Kamijo 1978

forewing Neochrysocharis okazakii mesosoma
antenna mesoscutum
antenna head
abdomen
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Classification

Superfamily : Chalcidoidea
Family : Eulophidae
Subfamily : Entedoninae

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In addition to characters for the genus Neochrysocharis.
Gaster and thorax relatively smooth and shiny, without distinct reticulate sculpture.
Hind legs usually entirely yellow, with last tarsal segment dark brown to black.
Transepimeral sulcus curved posteriorly dorsally.

Diagnosis

 
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Distribution

Previously known from eastern Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan) (Noyes, 2002, 2003). Also found commonly in Southeast Asia, and rarely in Australia.

Hosts

This species is known from a few species of Agromyzidae: Agromyza oryzae, Liriomyza sativae, Liriomyza trifolii (Noyes, 2002, 2003).

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Biology

Like all entedonines, N. okazakii is an endoparasitoid, most probably of larvae.


Comments

The three Neochrysocharis species can be found in large numbers (either singly or in combination) in some samples from Southeast Asia. They have the potential to be part of a complex of species contributing to biological control of leafminers in the region.

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