First records of Glyptapanteles liparidis (Braconidae, Microgastrinae) and Gelis areator (Ichneumonidae, Cryptinae) in Slovenia

Abstract

Lymantria dispar, a well-known defoliating pest species, also presents a health challenge due to the allergenic potential of its hairs, making it interesting to study from various perspectives. As chemical control methods decline in popularity, the search for effective natural enemies of this pest, such as predators, parasites and parasitoids, are expanding. On this occasion, we report the discovery of the primary parasitoid Glyptapanteles liparidis and the secondary parasitoid Gelis areator for the fauna of Slovenia. Illustrations and a short biology are given for both species.

Keywords

• antagonists
• competitors
• hymenopterans
• hyperparasitoid
• primary parasitoid