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Taxonomic position |
Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Aphelinidae |
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Year of introduction |
1999? (Fortuitous introduction with the host) | |
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Source |
Lakshadweep Islands (probably from Maldives) | |
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Target pest |
Spiralling whitefly, Aleurodicus dispersus Russell | |
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Host plants |
Several agricultural and horticultural crops and ornamentals | |
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Present status |
Established in peninsular India and provides substantial control | |
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Reference
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Ramani et al., 2002 |