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First record of Gonipterus platensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and its egg parasitoid Anaphes nitens (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) in Paraguay
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Journal Article
First record of Gonipterus platensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and its egg parasitoid Anaphes nitens (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) in Paraguay
2025
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Abstract
Gonipterus platensis Marelli (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) has been detected for the first time in the Caazapá Department, Paraguay. This species is closely related to the eucalyptus snout beetle, which is an invasive pest native to Australia, that causes serious damage to eucalyptus plantations. Gonipterus platensis belongs to a complex of cryptic species (Gonipterus scutellatus species complex) that share morphological similarities, making species differentiation challenging. In addition, oothecae parasitized by Anaphes nitens Girault (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) were found. This record highlights the importance of conducting further studies on the biology and establishment of G. platensis in Paraguay as well as exploring the potential of biological control using A. nitens as a part of an integrated pest management strategy.
Graphical Abstract
Una de las varias especies de gorgojos defoliadores del eucalipto, Gonipterus platensis, fue detectada por primera vez en el Departamento de Caazapá, Paraguay. Esta plaga causa serios daños en las plantaciones de eucalipto, poniendo en riesgo su valor comercial. Se detectaron además varias ootecas de G. platensis parasitadas por Anaphes nitens, un micro-himenóptero que podría ser utilizado como agente de control biológico como parte de una estrategia de manejo integrado de plagas del gorgojo del eucalipto.
Alt text: Picture showing Gonipterus platensis mating in natural conditions and its egg parasitoid Anaphes nitens.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
