Apoanagyrus lopezi

Apoanagyrus lopezi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Suborder: Apocrita
Family: Encyrtidae
Genus: Apoanagyrus
Species: A. lopezi
Binomial name
Apoanagyrus lopezi
De Santis, 1964
Synonyms

Epidinocarsis lopezi (De Santis, 1964)

Apoanagyrus lopezi is a species of parasitic wasp native to Central America. It is used as biological control agent against the cassava mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti).

Large-scale deployment of this parasitoid is being attempted in Thailand in 2010.[1][2]

External links

"African wasps let loose to save cassava". Bangkok Post. http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/186602/african-wasps-let-loose-to-save-cassava. 

References

  1. ^ "Scientists mount a 'sting operation' in Thailand to tackle a devastating pest outbreak". Physorg.com. 2010-07-16. http://www.physorg.com/news198404252.html. Retrieved 2010-07-16. "Thailand's Department of Agriculture is expected to officially start the release of Anagyrus lopezi (the wasp's scientific name) as a form of biological control in the country's northeastern province of Khon Kaen...." 
  2. ^ "Insektenplage in Thailand: "Killerkommando" auf dem Weg" (in German). n-tv. 2010-07-16. http://www.n-tv.de/panorama/Killerkommando-auf-dem-Weg-article1076906.html. Retrieved 2010-07-16.