Taxonomy, origin, distribution and host range of Aphidius species (Hym., Aphidiidae) in relation to biological control of the pea aphid in Europe and North America

The parasite spectrum (Aphidius spp.) of Acyrthosiphon pisum is analysed and discussed with respect to its peculiarities in Europe and North America. The species are reviewed, specific criteria analysed and keys to identification added. Host range, relative abundance and interspecific relations are checked with respect to the existing opinions and author's own records. Recommendations for the release of some parasite species in Europe are given. Zusammenfassung Uber Taxonomie, Herkunft, Verbreitung und Wirtskreis von Aphidius-Arten (Hymen. Aphidiidae) in Beziehung zur biologischen Bekampfung der Erbsenblattlaus in Europa und Nordamerika Das Parasitenspektrum (Aphidius ssp.) der Blattlaus Acyrthosiphon pisum wird analysiert und hinsichtlich seiner Besonderheiten in Europa und Nordamerika diskutiert. Eine kritische Ubersicht uber die Arten wird gegeben, Bestimmungsschlussel werden aufgestellt. Der Wirtskreis, die relative Abundanz und die interspezifischen Beziehungen werden dargestellt im Hinblick auf die bisher bestehenden Meinungen sowie eigenen Ergebnisse. Es werden Empfehlungen fur Freilassungen einiger Aphidius-Arten in Europa als Mittel biologischer Schadlingsbekampfung gegeben.

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