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The encyrtidae fauna (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of Madhya Pradesh, India: An updated checklist and distribution
Ankita Barua and Anandhan Rameshkumar
Year : 2026 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 6 | Pages: 56-64
Received on: 25/08/2026
Revised on: 17/09/2026
Accepted on: 22/10/2026
Published on: 01/11/2026
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Ankita Barua and Anandhan Rameshkumar( 2026).
The encyrtidae fauna (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) of Madhya Pradesh, India: An updated checklist and distribution
. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 11( 6), 56-64.
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Abstract
The present study investigates the diversity and distribution of encyrtid parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in Madhya Pradesh, India, based on recent field surveys and a review of existing host records. A total of 126 specimens were collected from six districts using sweep nets, yellow pan traps and Malaise traps. Detailed morphological examination resulted in the identification of 27 species belonging to 18 genera. Among these, 25 species and 13 genera are newly recorded from Madhya Pradesh. The findings increase the known diversity of Encyrtidae in the state from 15 to 39 species. The study also documents their associated host records, highlighting the ecological importance of encyrtid parasitoids as natural enemies and their potential role in biological pest management.
Keywords
Encyrtidae, Parasitoid, Biological control, Natural enemies, Host Record, Taxonomy.
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