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PARASITOID SPECIES OF THE GENERA ASCOGASTER AND CHELONUS (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE: CHELONINAE) FROM THE MARMARA, WESTERN AND MIDDLE BLACK SEA REGIONS OF
TURKEY
M. Aydogdu and A. Beyarslan
Trakya University, Faculty of Arts and Science, Department of Biology, 22030 Edirne, Turkey; e-mail: maydogdu75@hotmail.com
Abstract – Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera larvae, which occur commonly in orchards, vegetable areas, crop fields and forests, are frequently accompanied by a considerable number of natural enemies. A great importance in nature is attributed to the parasitoid insects belonging to the genera of Ascogaster and Chelonus. Even infrequent treatments of insecticides on plantations limit the population of parasitoids and reduce their species richness. Ascogaster and Chelonus species play the greatest role in parasitization of Lepidoptera. Twenty-six species of Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera parasitoids were found in this study. Ascogaster excisa, A. gonocephala, A. grahami, A. varipes, Chelonus (C.) annulipes, C. (C.) annulatus, C. (C.) caradrinae, C. (C.) elongatus and C. (C.) processiventris are reported for the first time from Turkey. The relationships with hosts, the species and their habitats are given in the table. This study ought to be an important first step to integrated pest management studies which will be accomplished in the future.
Key Words: Ascogaster, Chelonus, parasitization, hosts, plantations, Turkey
Izvleoek – PARAZITOIDI RODOV ASCOGASTER IN CHELONUS (HYMENOPTERA: BRACONIDAE: CHELONINAE) IZ MARMARSKE TER ZAHODNE IN SREDNJE ORNOMORSKE REGIJE TUROIJE Lioinke hroooev, dvokrilcev, koaekrilcev in metuljev, ki aivijo v vrtovih, zelenjavi, njivah in gozdovih, pogosto spremlja znatno otevilo naravnih sovraanikov. Velik pomen v naravi je pripisan parazitoidnim auaelkam, uvrooenim v rodova Ascogaster in Chelonus. Tudi neredna uporaba insekticidov na plantaaah omeji populacije parazitoidov in zmanjoa njihovo vrstno pestrost. Vrste rodov Ascogaster in Chelonus
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imajo najveojo vlogo pri zajedanju metuljev. 26 vrst parazitoidov hroooev, dvokrilcev, koaekrilcev in metuljev je bilo najdenih v tej raziskavi. Vrste Ascogaster excisa, A. gonocephala, A. grahami, A. varipes, Chelonus (C.) annulipes, C. (C.) annulatus, C. (C.) caradrinae, C. (C.) elongatus in C. (C.) processiventris so prvio zabeleaene v Turoiji. Odnosi z gostitelji, vrste in njihova prebivaliooa so podani v tabeli. Ta raziskava bi morala biti prvi korak k raziskavam integrirane kontrole okodljivcev, ki bodo potekale v prihodnosti.
Kljuone besede: Ascogaster, Chelonus, zajedanje, gostitelji, plantaae, Turoija
Introduction
All members of the subfamily Cheloninae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) are solitary egg-larval koinobiont endoparasitoids of Lepidoptera. Chelonines mainly exploit host groups that have concealed larvae. Few Chelonus species are important and well-studied parasitoids of certain ‘macrolepidoptera’ such as the noctuid genera Heliothis and Spodoptera. Two Ascogaster have occasionally been reared from geometrids and largely restricted to attacking tortricoid hosts (Huddleston, 1984; Shaw and Huddleston, 1991; Silva-Junior et al., 2000). Parasitoids are free-living as adults and parasitic as larvae; the larvae feed on their hosts, which are mostly insects of various developmental stages. Hosts do not survive and thus parasitoids play an important role as the regulatory agents for phytophagous insect populations dynamic, particularly the economically important insect pests (Kaeslin, 2005; La Salle and Gauld, 1993).
To date, a total of 100 species of Ascogaster and 180 species Chelonus have been reported in the world and approximately 50 species of Ascogaster and 90 species of Chelonus are found in the Palaearctic region (Tobias et al., 1986).
Only 26 species of Ascogaster and Chelonus are recorded from Turkey (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002; Beyarslan, 1985; Beyarslan and Inanç, 1990; Beyarslan et al., 2002a; Beyarslan et al., 2002b; Kohl, 1905). The faunistic study of the Cheloninae species of Turkey hasn’t been carried out up to now. The aim of this study was to survey the Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera parasitoids in a wide range of habitats at different altitudes in the Marmara, Western and Middle Black sea Regions of Turkey.
Materials and Methods
Parasitoid Ascogaster and Chelonus species from different habitats and altitudes of Marmara, Western and Middle Black sea Regions were collected with sweeping nets and malaise traps. The specimens were then pinned and labeled. Pertinent literature was used for determination of species (Abdinbekova, 1975; Achterberg, 1997; Fahringer, 1934; Huddleston, 1984; Papp, 1971, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999,
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2003; Tobias, 1976; Tobias et al., 1986). The host records of Huddleston (1984), Papp (1995, 1996), Shenefelt (1973), Tobias et al. (1986) and Yu et al. (2005) for Ascogaster and Chelonus are used in this paper. Identified species of Ascogaster and Chelonus provided by Dr J. Papp (Zoological Department, Hungarian Natural History Museum, Budapest, Hungary) were used for comparison.
The specimens are deposited in the Collection of the Biological Department of Trakya University, Edirne, Turkey (T.U.).
Results
Ascogaster Wesmael, 1835
1. Ascogaster abdominator (Dahlbom, 1833)
Material examined: Kastamonu-Daday-Ballidag-Sarpun, 1350 m, 01.VII.2001, 8',
Kiire-ipsinler, 1900 m, 12.VI.2002, Ç, 8', Kirklareli-Demirköy-Balaban, 390 m,
06.VII.1997, 4ÇÇ, 288', Ordu-Gölköy, 1020 m, 04.VII.2003, 8-
Distribution in Turkey: Antalya, Isparta (Beyarslan, 1985).
Hosts: Lepidoptera: Roeslerstammia erxlebella (Roeslerstammiidae); Epinotia
cruciano (Tortricidae).
2. Ascogaster annularis (Nées von Esenbeck, 1816)
Material examined: Edirne-Büyükdöllük, 50 m, 20.VI.1987, Ç. Distribution in Turkey: Kütahya (Beyarslan et al., 2002b).
Hosts: Hymenoptera: Diplolepis rosae (Cynipidae); Lepidoptera: Chrysoclista linneella (Blastodacnidae); Coleophora lutipennella (Coleophoridae); Parachronistis albiceps, Recurvaria leucatella, R. riamila, Stenolechia albiceps, S. gemmella (Gelechiidae); Batia lambdella (Oecophoridae); Narycia duplicella (Psychidae); Pandemis cerasana, P. heparana, Spilonota ocellana (Tortricidae); Yponomeuta malinella, Y. padella (Yponomeutidae)
3. Ascogaster bicarinata (Herrich-Schäffer, 1838)
Material examined: Amasya-Merzifon-Tavgandagi-Uzunagaç, 1600 m, 09.VII.2003, 1199, 588', Tagova-Sançiçek, 1567 m, 29.VI.2004, 388', Balikesir-Manyas-Kayacaköy, 100 m, 15.VII.1993, Ç; Bolu-Gerede-Güney, 1200m, 13.VI.2002, 4ÇÇ, 688', Edirne- Lalapaga-Hacidanigment, 210 m, 05.VII.1997, 8', Iskenderköy, 41 m, 23.V.1991, Ç; 28.V.1992, 8', 23.VI.1987, Ç; Bilecik-Ayvacik, 700 m, 09.VII.1993, 9; Demirköy, 400 m, 10.VII.1993, Ç; Pazaryeri-Bahçesultan, 1000 m, 10.VII.1993, 599, 8', Bursa-inegöl-Mezitli, 1450 m, 11.VII.1993, 8', Çanakkale-Gehbolu-Findikh, 10 m, 07.VI.2001, Ç, 8', Çorum-Dodurga-Yeniköy, 1035 m, 28.VI.2004, 9; Kugsaray, 1015 m, 29.VI.2004, Ç; Karabük-Çay, 470 m, 13.VI.2002, 4$ Ç, 288', Safranbolu-înceçay-Sançiçek dagi, 1000 m, 30.VI.2001, 8', Kastamonu-Araç-Toprakcuma, 350 m, 13.VI.2002, Ç; Daday-Balhdag-Sarpun, 1350 m, 01.VII.2001, 4??, ^88', Kirklareli-Dereköy, 500 m, 17.VII.2001: Ç; Pinarhisar, 150 m, 06.VII.1997, 8', istanbul-Çatalca-Durusu,  110 m, 25.VI.1993, 8', Ordu-Akku§-
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Yukandügencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, 2$$; Samsun-Kavak-Bogaziçi, 380 m, 02.VII.2003, Ç; Tekirdag-Igiklar-Mermerköy, 250 m, 21.VI.1987, $; §arköy-Güzelköy, 150 m, 25.VI.2003, Ç, $; Tokat-Çamagzi, 692 m, 01.VII.2004, 2ÇÇ; Turhal-Üçyol, 1040 m, 07.VII.2003, 10$Ç, 2$$. Distribution in Turkey: Adana, Tekirdag (Beyarslan, 1985). Hosts: So far unknown.
4. Ascogaster bidentula Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Kirklareli-Demirköy, 330 m, 06.VII.1997, 7Ç Ç, 1$$\ Dereköy-
Çagalayik, 450 m, 17.VII.2001, Ç; îgneada, 20 m, 19.VII.1994, Ç.
Distribution in Turkey: Izmir (Beyarslan et al., 2002b).
Hosts: Lepidoptera: Eupithecia venosata (Geometridae); Archips rosana, Epinotia
cruciano, Gypsonoma sociana, Notocelia roborana, Pandemis sp., Rhopobota
myrtillana (Tortricidae).
5. Ascogaster caucasica Kokoujev, 1895
Material examined: Bolu-Gerede-Güney, 1200 m, 13.VI.2002, 5ÇÇ, 2$$; Edirne-iskenderköy, 41 m, 23.VI.1987, 2$$;   28.V.1992, ?>SS\ Lalapaga-Doganköy, 370 m, 04.V.1992, S', Siileoglu, 80 m, 29.V.1993, 2$$; Çanakkale-Ayvacik-Sögütlü, 95 m, 04.VI.1993, $; Tekirdag-Malkara-Izgar, 90 m, 23.V.1992, $. Distribution in Turkey: Adana, Edirne, Tekirdag (Beyarslan and Inanç, 1990). Hosts: So far unknown.
6. Ascogaster dentifer Tobias, 1976
Material examined: Bolu-Çaydurt, 720 m, 28.VI.2001, Ç, S', Kirklareli-Dereköy, 500 m, 28.VI.2002, 2$$; -Çagalayik, 450 m, 28.VI.2002, $; Sinop-Boyabat-Çangal dagi-Avdullu, 1330 m, 02.VII.2001, $; Tekirdag-§arköy-Güzelköy, 150 m, 25.VI.2003, S', Tokat-Niksar-Çamiçi, 1300 m, 05.VII.2003, S', Turhal-Üçyol, 1040 m, 07.VII.2003, S-Hosts: So far unknown. New record for Turkey.
7. Ascogaster excisa (Herrich-Schäffer, 1838)
Material  examined:  Edirne-Budakdoganca,  45 Doganköy, 370 m, 04.V. 1992, S-Hosts: So far unknown. New record for Turkey.
8. Ascogaster gonocephala Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Çorum-Dodurga-Yeniköy, 1035 m, 28.VI.2004, 2ÇÇ. Hosts: Lepidoptera: Bembecia scopigera (Sesiidae). New record for Turkey.
m,  26.VII.1992,   Ç;  Lalapaga-
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9. Ascogaster grahami Huddleston, 1984
Material examined: Kirklareli-Demirköy, 330 m, 06.VII.1997, Ç, ASS', îgneada-
Limanköy, 25 m, 17.VI.1987, S', Pinarhisar, 150 m,06.VII.1997, Ç, S-
Hosts:  Lepidoptera:  Sorhagenia  lophyrella  (Cosmopterigidae);  Borkhausenia
einsleri (Oecophoridae); Infurcitinea argentimaculella (Tineidae).
New record for Turkey.
10. Ascogaster rufipes (Latreille, 1809)
Material  examined:  Balikesir-Susurluk-Demirkapi,  65  m,  23.VII.2001,   Ç,  S',
Kirklareli-Yeniceköy, 600 m, 06.IX.1988, S-
Distribution in Turkey: Adana, Edirne (Beyarslan and Inanç, 1990).
Hosts:   Coleoptera:   Anthonomus   pomorum   (Curculionidae);   Hymenoptera:
Blennocampa pusilla (Tenthredinidae); Lepidoptera: Coscinia cribrarla (Arctiidae);
Coleophora   discordella,   C.   gryphipennella   (Coleophoridae);   Agonopterix
conterminella  (Depressariidae);  Ethmia funerella  (Ethmiidae);  Earias clorana
(Nolidae); Acleris hastiana, Archips oporana, A. rosana, Croesia holmiana, Cydia
funebrana, C. pomonella, Dichelia histrionana, Hedya nubiferana, Lobesia botrana,
Notocelia uddmanniana, Olethreutes lediana, Rhopobota ustomaculana, Selania
leplastriana (Tortricidae); Yponomeuta evonymella, Y. padella (Yponomeutidae).
11. Ascogaster quadridentata Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Amasya-Findikli, 380 m, 03.IX.2003, S', Göynücek, 650 m, 28.V.2002, S', Kaleköy, 620 m, 07.VII.2004, Ç; Tagova-Yolaçan, 233 m, 28.VIII.2004, 2SS', Yildizköy, 420 m, 29.VI.2004, S', Edirne-Ke§an-Koru dagi, 330m, 19.V.1986, 2ÇÇ; Balikesir-Manyas-Kayacaköy, 100 m, 15.VII.1993, Ç; Bartin-Kuruca§ile-Dani§ment, 150 m, 09.VI.2002, Ç; Bilecik-Küplü, 500 m, 20.IX.1992, S', Bolu-Aladag-§erif Yiiksel Ormani, 1550 m, 27.VIII.2002, S', Karacasu-Gölcük, 1200 m, 26.VIII.2002, Ç, S', Îstanbul-Silivri, 50 m, 25.VIII.1992, S', Kastamonu-inebolu-Yakaboyu, 100 m, 10.VI.2002, S', Ta§köprü-Alama§i§li, 620 m, 06.IX.2001, S', Karabiik-Çay, 470 m, 28.VIII.2002, S\ Kirklareli-Lüleburgaz-Evrensekiz, 65 m, 18.VII.2001, S', 25.8.1992, Ç; Ordu-Unye-Çatalpinar, 80 m, 05.VII.2003, S', Samsun-Salipazan-Derbentalti, 970 m, 03.VII.2003, S', -Soyuk, 650 m, 03.VII.2003, 2SS', Tekirdag-Çanakçilar, 65 m, 17.V.1986, Ç; Hayrabolu-Susuzmiisellim, 110 m, 05.VIII.1993, S-
Distribution in Turkey: Adana, Tekirdag (Beyarslan and Inanç, 1990). Hosts: Coleoptera: Anthonomus pomorum, Pachytychius strumarius (Curculionidae); Diptera: Anthomyia albimana (Anthomyiidae); Clusiodes albimanus (Clusiidae); Hymenoptera: Andricus terminalis, Biorhiza pallida (Cynipidae); Lepidoptera: Blastodacna atra, B. hellerella (Blastodacnidae); Filatima persicaeella, Recurvaria leucatella, R. nanella (Gelechiidae); Eupithecia absinthiata, Operophtera brumata (Geometridae); Cnidocampa flavescens (Limacodidae); Desmia funeralis, Etiella zinckenella, Loxostege sticticalis (Pyralidae); Phyllocolpa leucosticta (Tenthredinidae); Aethes francillana, Ancylis achatana, A. apicella, A. comptana, Archips rosana, Croesia bergmanniana, Cydia
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delineana, C. duplicano, C. funebrana, C. medicaginis, C. nigricana, C. pactolana, C. pallifrontano., C. pomonella, C. splendano., C. zebeana, Epinotia solandriana, Eupoecilia ambiguella, Grapholita molesta, G. packardi, G. prunivora, Gypsonoma aceriana, G. dealbana, G. oppressana, G. sociana, Hedya nubiferana, Lobesia botrana, L. viteana, Notocelia cynosbatella, N. uddmanniana, Olethreutes arbutella, Pandemis cerasana, P.heparana, Spilonota ocellana, Zeiraphera griseana (Tortricidae); Yponomeuta evonymella, Y. malinella, Y. padella (Yponomeutidae).
12. Ascogaster varipes Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Kirklareli-Yeniceköy, 600 m, 19.VII.1994, 12$ Ç, SSS', Îstanbul-Sanyer-Bilezikçi çiftligi, 35 m, 14.VI.2001, S', Ordu-Akku§-Yukandiigencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, Ç.
Hosts: Coleoptera: Magdalis violacea (Curculionidae); Lepidoptera: Coleophora binderella (Coleophoridae); Gelechia rhombella (Gelechiidae); Cydia compositella, C. grunertiana, C. pactolana, C.    zebeana, Endothenia gentianaeana, Epinotia cruciana (Tortricidae). New record for Turkey.
Chelonus Jurine, 1801
13. Chelonus (Chelonus) annulatus (Nées von Esenbeck, 1816)
Material examined: Amasya-Gümüghaciköy, 849 m, 07.VII.2004, 2ÇÇ; Kaleköy, 620 m, 08.VII.2003, Ç; Merzifon-Tavgan dagi- Esenköy Yaylasi, 1700 m, 09.VII.2003, 6ÇÇ, lASS', -Uzunagaç, 1600 m, 09.VII.2003, 32$ Ç, 70 SS', Tagova-Boraboy gölii, 1100 m, 08.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, 2SS', Yolyani, 700 m, 30.VI.2004, Ç; Bilecik-Pazaryeri, 700 m, 10.VII.1993, Ç; Bolu-Aladag-Çepni yaylasi, 1470 m, 27.VIII.2002, Ç, 2SS', Karacasu-Gölcük, 1200 m, 26.VIII.2002, Ç, S', Mengen-Kiyaslar, 610 m, 28.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ, S', Balikesir-Gönen-Gündogan, 500 m, 15.VII.1993, Ç; Bursa-înegöl-Çiçekyaylasi, 1670 m, 11.VII.1993, S', Çorum-Kugsaray, 1015 m, 29.VI.2004, Ç; Hamamhçay, 835 m, 28.VI.2004, 4ÇÇ, S', iskilip-Elmabeli, 1117 m, 26.VIII.2004, Ç; Kastamonu-Araç-Toprakcuma, 350 m, 13.VI.2002, Ç; Akaya, 110 m, 31.VIII.2002, Ç; Azdavay-Kirazdagi, 1000 m, 05.IX.2001, 2ÇÇ, S', -Kayabogazi, 850 m, 05.IX.2001, Ç, S', -Mehmetçelebi, 900 m, 05.IX.2001, 16$ Ç, 19SS', Ugaz dagi, 2100 m, 30.8.2002, Ç; -Çatören, 1280 m, 30.VIII.2002, Ç; Daday-Sarpun, 1350 m, 29.VIII.2002, 4ÇÇ, 3SS', -Încegiz-Çiftlik, 860 m, 29.VIII.2002, Ç; Kiire-ipsinler, 1900 m, 12.VI.2002, S', Tosya-Ekinci, 1000 m, 31.VIII.2002, Ç; Ordu-Akku§-Yukandiigencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, 11??, 46SS', Giirgentepe, 1100 m, 06.VII.2004, S', Korgan-Belalan, 1040 m, 31.VIII.2003, 2ÇÇ, S', Samsun-Salipazan-Soyuk, 650 m, 03.VII.2003, 3ÇÇ, 13SS', SÎNOP-Kiire-ikizciler, 1960 m, 12.VI.2002, S', Tokat-Almus-Giimelönü, 800 m, 02.IX.2003, 3ÇÇ, 3SS', Pazar-Ballica, 1020 m, 07.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, S', Niksar-Çamiçi, 1300 m, 05.VII.2003, 10$Ç, lOSS', Turhal-Üçyol, 1040 m, 07.VII.2003, 5ÇÇ; 15SS-
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Hosts: Lepidoptera: Chrysoclista linneella (Blastodacnidae); Parachronistis albiceps, Recurvaria nanella, Stenolechia gemmella (Gelechiidae); Batia lambdella (Oecophoridae); Narycia duplicella (Psychidae); Chaetostomella cylindrica, Trypeta acuticornis, Urophora eriolepidis (Tephritidae); Dichrorampha petiverella (Tortricidae); Yponomeuta malinella, Yponomeuta padella (Yponomeutidae). New record for Turkey.
14. Chelonus {Chelonus) annulipes Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Ordu-Akkug-Yukandiigencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, Ç; Gölköy,
1020 m, 04.VII.2003, 3ÇÇ, 3SS-
Hosts: Lepidoptera: Agrotis segetum,   Eublemma pannonica,   Heliothis viriplaca,
Spodoptera exigua (Noctuidae); Ephestia kuehniella, Loxostege sticticalis, Ostrinia
nubilalis (Pyralidae); Cydia pomonella (Tortricidae).
New record for Turkey.
15. Chelonus {Chelonus) asiaticus Telenga, 1941
Material examined: Amasya-Merzifon-Tavgan Dagi-Uzunagaç, 1600 m, 09.VII.2003, Ç; Yolyani, 700 m, 30.VI.2004, S', Bursa-Burhaniye, 400 m, 18.IX.1992, Ç; Çanakkale-Ayvacik, 350 m, 22.VII.2001, Ç; Kirklareli-Kofçaz-Beyci, 350 m, 17.VII.2001, Ç, S', Îstanbul-Gaziosmanpaga-Bogazköy, 60 m, 14.VII.2002, Ç, S', Ordu-Akku§-Yukaridügencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, Ç. Distribution in Turkey: Kirklareli (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002). Hosts: So far unknown.
16. Chelonus {Chelonus) caradrinae Kokujev, 1914
Material examined: Bilecik-Okluca, 420 m, 24.VII.2001, Ç, S', Bursa-înegöl-Çakirçiftlik, 110 m, 24.VII.2001, Ç; Çorum-Dodurga-Yeniköy, 1035 m, 28.VI.2004, Ç; Edirne-Kircasalih, 100 m, 09.VI.1987, Ç; Kastamonu-Ballidag-Kelebek yaylasi, 1600 m, 01.VII.2001, Ç; Kirklareli-Dereköy, 500 m, 06.VIII.1985, Ç; îgneada, 20 m, 17.VI.1987, Ç; Ordu-Ünye-îkizce, 10 m, 30.VIII.2003, 2$ Ç; Samsun-Ayvacik, 40 m, 30.VIII.2003, Ç; -Hasan Ugurlu baraji, 60 m, 30.VIII.2003, Ç, S', Tekirdag-Kiniklar, 110 m, 26.VI.2003, Ç, S', Muratli, 60 m, 09.VI.2001, S', Tokat-Çamagzi, 692 m, 01.VII.2004: 2ÇÇ; Regadiye-Çayirpinar, 672 m, 01.VII.2004, 4ÇÇ, S-Hosts: Lepidoptera: Spodoptera exigua (Noctuidae). New record for Turkey.
17. Chelonus {Chelonus) canescens Wesmael, 1835
Material examined: Amasya-Yolyani, 700 m, 30.VI.2004, Ç; Bolu-Gerede-Güney, 1200 m, 13.VI.2002, Ç; Çankin-Çerkeg, 1170 m, 04.VII.2001, Ç; Edirne-Babaeski-Tagagil, 50 m, 18.VI.1993, S', Meriç-Küplii, 60 m, 21.VI.1993, Ç; Uzunköprü-Çöpköy, 70 m, 19.VI.1993, S', îzmit, 50 m, 15.VIII.2003, Ç, ?>SS\ Kastamonu-Daday, 700 m, 29.VIII.2002, 2$$; -Sarpun, 1350 m, 29.VIII.2002, $; Samsun-Vezirköprü-Kizilcaören, 500 m, 02.VII.2003, Ç, $; Tekirdag, 20 m, 23.VI.1993, Ç,
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8',   Tokat-Çamagzi,   692   m,   01.VII.2004,   Ç;   Niksar-Ormanbeyli,   920   m,
06.VII.2003, Ç.
Distribution in Turkey:   Bilecik,  Edirne,  Kirklareli,  Manisa  (Aydogdu  and
Beyarslan, 2002; Beyarslan et al., 2002b).
Hosts: Lepidoptera: Cnephasia pasquana (Tortricidae).
18. Chelonus (Chelonus) elongatus Szépligeti, 1898
Material examined: Îstanbul-Çatalca-Kizilcaali, 60 m, 14.VI.2001, Ç, 8-Hosts: So far unknown. New record for Turkey.
19. Chelonus {Chelonus) inanitus (Linnaeus, 1767)
Material examined: Amasya-Merzifon-Tavgan dagi-Uzunagaç, 1600 m, 09.VII.2003, 7ÇÇ, 588', Çorum-Kugsaray, 1015 m, 29.VI.2004, Ç; Kastamonu-Daday-Ballidag-Sarpun, 1350 m, 29.VIII.2002, 3ÇÇ, 288', Ilgaz dagi- Çatören, 1280 m, 30.VIII.2002, Ç, 8-
Distribution in Turkey: Adapazan, Afyon, Balikesir, Bilecik, Bursa, Çanakkale, Edirne, îçel, Kayseri, Kirklareli, Tekirdag (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002; Beyarslan, 1985; Beyarslan et al., 2002a; Beyarslan et al., 2002b; Kohl, 1905). Hosts: Lepidoptera: Chortodes elymi, Leucania loreyi, Mesoligia literosa, Oligia strigilis, Peridroma saucia, Pseudaletia unipuncta, Spodoptera exigua, Spodoptera littoralis (Noctuidae); Etiella zinckenella, Haritalodes derogata, Ostrinia nubilalis (Pyralidae); Aethes francillana, Eucosma aemulana (Tortricidae).
20. Chelonus {Chelonus) oculator (Fabricius, 1775)
Material examined: Adapazan-Hendek-Hüseyingeyh, 220 m, 27.VI.2001, Ç; Sapanca-Atatürk Milli Parki, 10 m, 27.VI.2001, 8', Pamukova-Mekece, 20 m, 25.VII.2001, 3ÇÇ, 388', Amasya-Gümüghaciköy, 849 m, 07.VII.2004, Ç, 8', Kaleköy, 620 m, 08.VII.2003, 11??, 1088', 07.VII.2004, 7ÇÇ, 688', Tagova-Boraboy, 740 m, 08.VII.2003, 3ÇÇ, 488', 29.VI.2004, 3ÇÇ, 588', -Boraboy gölii, 1100 m, 08.VII.2003, Ç; -Sançiçek, 1567 m, 29.VI.2004, 3ÇÇ; -Yolaçan, 233 m, 28.VIII.2004, 7ÇÇ, 288', Merzifon, 690 m, 07.VII.2004, Ç, 288', -Tavgan dagi-Esenköy Yaylasi, 1700 m, 09.VII.2003, 288', -Uzunagaç, 1600 m, 09.VII.2003, 599, 8', 29.VI.2004, 8', Suluova, 470 m, 03.IX.2003, 2ÇÇ, 8', Yildizköy, 420 m, 29.VI.2004, 5ÇÇ, 288', Yolyani, 700 m, 30.VI.2004, 288', Balikesir-Susurluk-Demirkapi, 65 m, 23.VII.2001, Ç; -Yahyaköy, 20 m, 23.VII.2001, 5ÇÇ; Manyas-Kayacaköy, 100 m, 15.VII.1993, Ç, 8', Bartin, 10 m, 09.VI.2002, Ç; Çamlik, 60 m, 30.VI.2001, Ç; Bolu-Çaydurt, 720 m, 28.VI.2001, 8', Gerede-Giiney, 1200m, 13.VI.2002, Ç; Mengen-Kiyaslar, 610 m, 28.VI.2001, 8', Siyamoglu, 600 m, 28.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ; Bilecik-Okluca, 420 m, 24.VII.2001, 2ÇÇ, 288', Osmaneli, 150 m, 25.IX.1992, Ç; Pazaryeri-Dikilitag, 700 m, 06.VII.1997, Ç; Vezirhan, 75 m, 25.VII.2001, 8ÇÇ, 1688', Bursa-înegöl-Çakirçiftlik, 110 m, 24.VII.2001, 5ÇÇ, 488', Karacabey-Hara, 30 m, 23.VII.2001, 3ÇÇ, I88', -Yenikaraagaç, 30 m,
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23.VII.2001, 6ÇÇ, S', Uluçam-Doganli, 300 m, 13.VII.1993, Ç, S', Yenigehir, 350 m, 20.IX.1992, Ç; -Çayirli, 100 m, 24.VII.2001, 16$ Ç, %S8\ -Köprühisar, 120 m, 24.VII.2001, 3ÇÇ, 2$$; Çanakkale-Eceabat-Ilgardere, 10 m, 08.VI.2001, S', -Tuzgölü, 10 m, 08.VI.2001, S', Gelibolu-Kavakköy, 10 m, 07.VI.2001, Ç; -Cumali, 50 m, 07.VI.2001, S', Lapseki, 40 m, 06.V.1993, Ç; Çankin-Ilgaz-Kale, 1000 m, 04.VII.2001, S', Çorum-Dodurga-Gücümen, 793 m, 28.VI.2004, S', -Osmaniye, 1028 m, 28.VI.2004, S', -Yeniköy, 1035 m, 28.VI.2004, Ç, ?>SS\ îskilip, 981 m, 26.VIII.2004, Ç; -Elmabeli, 1117 m, 26.VIII.2004, 2ÇÇ, 2$$; -Kavak, 546 m, 26.VIII.2004, Ç, S', Kargi, 110 m, 31.VIII.2002, Ç; Kugsaray, 1015 m, 29.VI.2004, 299, S', Osmancik, 410 m, 07.VII.2004, 3ÇÇ, \0S8\ Seydim, 1049 m, 26.VIII.2004, 5ÇÇ, ASS', Edirne-Büyükdöllük, 50 m, 20.VI.1987, Ç; Enez-Sultaniçe, 20 m, 04.VIII.2001, 2ÇÇ, S', 22.IX.1991, S', Hanliyenice, 55 m, 04.VI.1992, S', Havsa, 45 m, 05.VII.1992, 2$$; 18.VIII.1991, Ç; -Necatiye, 70 m, 30.8.2002, Ç; îpsala, 10 m, 25.VIII.1993, 4ÇÇ; 26.7.2001, Ç; îskenderköy, 41 m, 23.V.1991, 2ÇÇ, A$ S', Ke§an-Koru dagi, 330 m, 25.VII.2002, ?>SS\ -Sazlidere, 65 m, 31.V.1999, ?>SS\ Lalapaga-Doganköy, 370 m, 04.V.1992; Ç, S', Meriç-Küplü, 60 m, 21.VI.1993, Ç; Sarayakpinar, 41 m, 26.VII.2003, S', Tavuk Ormani, 41 m, 26.V.2002, Ç; Trakya Üniv. Güllapoglu-Yerlegkesi, 41 m, 15.VIII.2001, 3ÇÇ, 2$$\ 08.VI.2001, S', 15.X.2001, Ç; 17.V.2002, Ç, S', Uzunköprii-Bahçeagil, 70 m, 26.VII.2000, Ç; -Çaliköy, 75 m, 30.VIII.1992, 6ÇÇ; -Çöpköy, 70 m, 13.VII.2002, Ç, S', -Karapinar, 70 m, 13.VII.2002 Ç; -Yeniköy, 70 m, 22.V.2002, 5ÇÇ, S', istanbul-Gaziosmanpaga-Bogazköy, 60 m, 15.VI.2001, 3ÇÇ, 2$$; Çatalca-Durusu, 110 m, 14.VI.2001, Ç, $; -Oklali, 65 m, 14.VII.2002, Ç, ?>SS\ -Ömerli, 80 m, 15.VI.2001, 3ÇÇ, S', Silivri-Akören, 60 m, 14.VII.2002, 2ÇÇ; -Biiyiikkiliçli, 150 m, 15.VI.2001, S', -Kiiçiiksinekli, 170 m, 25.VIII.1992, 5$ Ç, ?>SS\ Îzmit-Sapanca-Kurtköy, 10 m, 27.VI.2001, S', Karabiik-Çay, 470m, 13.VI.2002, S', Kastamonu-Araç-Akgeçit, 400 m, 28.VIII.2002, Ç; -Toprakcuma, 350 m, 13.VI.2002, 2$$\ Cide, 60 m, 10.VI.2002, $; Çatalzeytin-Köprüköy, 90 m, 10.VI.2002, $; Daday-Ballidag, 1750 m, 01.VII.2001, 5ÇÇ, 1$$\ -încegiz, 750 m, 01.VII.2001, 3ÇÇ; Hanönü, 450 m, 02.VII.2001, 2$ Ç, $; 06.VIII.2001, 2$ Ç; Înebolu-Yakaboyu, 100 m, 10.6.2002, $; Ta§köprü-Alama§i§li, 620 m, 02.VII.2001, Ç; Tosya-Ekinci, 1000 m, 31.VIII.2002, 2$ Ç; Kirklareli-Babaeski-Nadirli, 70 m, 07.IX.1990, Ç; -Yeniköy, 90 m, 25.VII.2002, 5$ Ç, 5SS\ Balaban-Velika, 400 m, 26.V.2002, 2$ Ç; Dereköy, 500 m, 23.VII.2000 , Ç, S', 17.VII.2001, Ç; -Gümrük, 590 m, 23.VII.2000, Ç; Deveçatagi, 70 m, 25.VII.2002, Ç, S', Îgneada-Begendik, 20 m, 28.VII.1986, Ç; inece-Pagayeri, 150 m, 02.VIII.2000, Ç; Kofçaz-Beyci, 350 m, 17.VII.2001, S', -Erikler, 430 m, 02.VIII.2000, Ç; Liileburgaz-Çengelli, 60 m, 18.VII.2001, 4ÇÇ, S', Emirali, 70 m, 18.VII.2001, Ç, ?>SS\ -Evrensekiz, 65 m, 18.VII.2001, 4ÇÇ, ?>SS\ -Karaagaç, 65 m, 18.VII.2001, 2ÇÇ; -Seyitler, 75 m, 18.VII.2001, 6ÇÇ, 5SS\ -Tiirkgeldi farm, 65 m, 25.VII.2002, 7ÇÇ, 2$$; Vize, 150 m, 25.VIII.1992, 2ÇÇ; 25.VII.2000, ?>SS; -Kiyiköy, 15 m, 16.VI.2001, S', -Kömürköy, 180 m, 16.VI.2001, 499, S', Ordu-Akku§-Yukaridügencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, 2$$; Giirgentepe, 1100 m, 04.VII.2003, Ç; Orman fidanligi, 30 m, 04.VII.2003, $; Ünye-Çatalpinar,
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80 m, 05.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ; -îkizce, 10 m, 30.VIII.2004, Ç; Samsun-Havza-Mismiliagaç, 610 m, 02.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, 688', Vezirköprü-Erduasi, 110 m, 02.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ; -încesu, 240 m, 28.VIII.2003, Ç; Sinop-Boyabat-Salar, 450 m, 03.VII.2001, 11??, 1288', -Yabanli, 900 m, 07.IX.2001, Ç; Boyali, 1400 m, 11.VI.2002, 8', Demirci, 30 m, 03.VII.2001, 8ÇÇ, 2\88', 11.VI.2002, Ç; Kabali, 70 m, 11.VI.2002, 8', Yeniçam, 30 m, 06.IX.2001, 8ÇÇ, 888', 02.VII.2001, 6ÇÇ, $88', Tekirdag, 20 m, 23.VI.1993, 388', Barrarli, 108 m, 09.VI.2001, Ç; Biyikali, 110 m, 26.VI.2003, 4ÇÇ, 1088', Çorlu, 65 m, 12.VIII.1993, Ç; Çerkezköy-Bahçeagil, 70 m, 25.VII.2000, 2ÇÇ; -Veliköy, 130 m, 25.VII.2000, Ç, 8', Deregündüzlü, 80 m, 12.VIII.1993, Ç, 8', Hayrabolu, 90 m, 26.VI.2003, 3ÇÇ, 8', -Kandamig, 70 m, 26.VIII.1991, Ç; -Soylu, 50 m, 26.VIII.1994, 2ÇÇ, 688', Karacaali, 120 m, 25.VI.2003, 4ÇÇ, 8', Malkara, 100 m, 26.IX.1992, 2ÇÇ; 26.VII.2000, 8', -Izgar, 90 m, 09.VI.2001, Ç, 288', -Kozyörük, 90 m, 26.VI.2003, 388', -Saglamtag, 120 m, 25.VI.2003, 2ÇÇ, 8', Muratli-Arzulu, 105 m, 09.VI.2001, 8', -Hanoglu, 87 m, 09.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ; -Yaylagöre, 53 m, 09.VI.2001, 8', Naipköy, 20 m, 24.VI.2003, 5ÇÇ, 1288', Saray, 110 m, 16.VI.2001, 288', §arköy-Güzelköy-Radar, 650 m, 25.VI.2003, Ç; Yazirköy, 60 m, 24.VI.2003, Ç, 1088', Tokat-Almus-Gezgi, 740 m, 02.IX.2003, Ç, 288', Çamagzi, 692 m, 01.VII.2004, 2$ Ç; Erbaa, 234 m, 28.VIII.2004, 3ÇÇ; Niksar-Çamiçi, 1300 m, 05.VII.2003, 3ÇÇ; -Orhanbeyli, 920 m, 06.VII.2003, 3ÇÇ, 8', Regadiye-Çayirpinar, 672 m, 01.VII.2004, 6ÇÇ, 588', Turhal-Çamlica, 900 m, 07.VII.2003, Ç, 388', -Doganli farm, 530 m, 03.IX.2003, Ç, 30.VI.2004, 12$Ç, 2088', -Kalaycik, 570 m, 07.VII.2003, 6ÇÇ, 388', -Üçyol, 1040 m, 07.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, 8', Pazar-Ballica, 1020 m, 07.VII.2003, 2ÇÇ, 188', Tagliçiftlik, 550 m, 06.VII.2003, Ç, 488', Zonguldak-Çaycuma-Kayikçilar, 20 m, 30.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ, 588', -Yolgeçen, 20 m, 09.VI.2002, 2ÇÇ; Çukurören, 70 m, 29.VI.2001, 8', Devrek-Orman i§L, 800 m, 28.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ; -Davulga, 800 m, 29.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ, 8', Iliksu 25 m, 08.VI.2002, Ç. Distribution in Turkey: Adapazan, Afyon, Balikesir, Bilecik, Bursa, Çanakkale, Denizli, Edirne, Izmir, Kirklareli, Kütahya, Manisa, Mugla, Tekirdag, U§ak (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002, Beyarslan et al., 2002b).
Hosts: Lepidoptera: Coleophora anatipennella (Coleophoridae); Agrotis segetum, Chortodes elymi, Helicoverpa armigera, Heliothis peltigera, H. viriplaca, Leucania loreyi; Spodoptera exigua, S. littoralis (Noctuidae); Ephestia kuehniella, Etiella zinckenella, Homoeosoma nebulella, Loxostege sticticalis, Ostrinia nubilalis (Pyralidae); Cydia cortie ana, Zeiraphera isertana (Tortricidae).
21. Chelonus (Chelonus) obscuratus Herrich-Schäffer, 1838
Material examined: Bilecik-Pazaryeri-Dikilitag, 700 m, 10.IX.2002, Ç; Kastamonu-Daday-incegiz-Çiftlik, 860 m, 29.VIII.2002, 6ÇÇ, 488', Sinop-Yeniçam, 30 m, 06.IX.2001, Ç, 688-
Distribution in Turkey: Adana, Antalya, Burdur, Gaziantep, Kahramanmarag, îçel, Isparta (Beyarslan, 1985).
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Hosts: Lepidoptera: Spodoptera exigua (Noctuidae); Rhyacionia buoliana (Tortricidae).
22. Chelonus (Chelonus) olgae Kokujev, 1895
Material examined: Balikesir-Susurluk-Demirkapi, 65 m, 23.VII.2001, Ç; Edirne-Meriç-Akçadam, 80 m, 13.VII.2002, Ç, S', Tekirdag-Çorlu, 65 m, 12.Vili.1993, Ç. Distribution in Turkey: Denizli (Beyarslan et al., 2002b). Hosts: So far unknown.
23. Chelonus (Chelonus) processiventris Tobias, 1964
Material examined: Ordu-Akku§-Yukandügencili, 1340 m, 05.VII.2003, 5ÇÇ. Hosts: So far unknown. New record for Turkey.
24. Chelonus (Chelonus) scabrator (Fabricius, 1793)
Material examined: Bartin-Çamlik, 60 m, 30.VI.2001, 2$$; Bilecik-Pazaryeri-Dikilitag, 700 m, 10.IX.2002, Ç; Bolu-Siyamoglu, 600 m, 28.VI.2001, Ç; Çorum-Dodurga-Osmaniye, 1028 m, 28.VI.2004, Ç; Osmancik, 410 m, 07.VII.2004, 3ÇÇ; Diizce-Kabalar, 250 m, 03.IX.2001, $; Karabük-Bostanbükü, 290 m, 13.VI.2002, S', Kastamonu-Akkaya, 110 m, 31.Vili.2002, S', Ugaz dagi-Çatören, 1280 m, 03.VII.2001, Ç, S', Tosya-Ekinci, 1000 m, 31.VIII.2002, Ç; Kirklareli-Agagikanara, 130 m, 4.6.1993, Ç; Tekirdag-Saray, 110 m, 16.VI.2001, 2ÇÇ; Zonguldak-Çaycuma-Kayikçilar, 20 m, 30.VI.2001, S', -Yolgeçen, 20 m, 09.VI.2002, Ç; Çukurören, 70m, 29.VI.2001, S-
Distribution in Turkey: Afyon, Bursa, Edirne, Istanbul, îzmit, Denizli, Mugla, Tekirdag, U§ak (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002, Beyarslan et al., 2002 b). Hosts: Lepidoptera: Oligia strigilis (Noctuidae); Loxostege sticticalis (Pyralidae); Rhopobota stagnano (Tortricidae).
25. Chelonus (Chelonus) smirnovi Telenga, 1953
Material examined: Bolu-Siyamoglu, 600 m, 28.VI.2001, Ç. Distribution in Turkey:   Kirklareli (Aydogdu and Beyarslan, 2002). Hosts: Lepidoptera: Etiella zinckenella (Tortricidae).
26. Chelonus (Chelonus) szepligetti Dalla Torre, 1898
Material  examined:  Bilecik-Vezirhan,  75  m,  25.VII.2001,   Ç,  S',  Tekirdag-
Deregündüzlü, 80 m, 12.VIII.1993, 5ÇÇ, ASS', Hayrabolu, 90 m, 26.VI.2003, Ç.
Distribution in Turkey: Kirklareli, Istanbul, Tekirdag (Aydogdu and Beyarslan,
2002).
Hosts: So far unknown.
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Table 1: The relationships among hosts, the species and their habitats.
Species	Habitats	Hosts
Ascogaster abdominator	Meadow, Mixed forests, Hazelnut garden, Fir forests	Roeslerstammiidae, Tortricidae
Ascogaster annularis	Crop field	Blastodacnidae, Coleophoridae, Cynipidae, Gelechiidae, Oecophoridae, Psychidae, Tortricidae, Yponomeutidae
Ascogaster bicarinata	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard, Trefoil, Crop field, Fir forests	Unknown
Ascogaster bidentula	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard	Geometridae, Tortricidae
Ascogaster caucasico	Meadow, Mixed forests	Unknown
Ascogaster dentifer	Mixed forests, Orchard, Pine forest	Unknown
Ascogaster excisa	Meadow, Mixed forests	Unknown
Ascogaster gonocephala	Vegatable garden	Sessidae
Ascogaster grahami	Meadow, Mixed forests	Cosmopterigidae , Oecophoridae, Tineidae
Ascogaster rufipes	Meadow, Mixed forests	Arctiidae, Coleophoridae, Curculionidae, Depressariidae, Ethmiidae, Nolidae, Tenthredinidae, Tortricidae, Yponomeutidae
Ascogaster quadridentata	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard Crop field	Anthomyiidae, Blastodacnidae, Clusiidae, Curculionidae, Cynipidae, Gelechiidae, Geometridae, Limacodidae, Pyralidae, Tenthredinidae, Tortricidae, Yponomeutidae
Ascogaster varipes	Meadow, Mixed forests	Coleophoridae, Curculionidae, Gelechidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) annulatus	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard, Pine forests, Crop field, Hazelnut garden ,Fir forests, Vegatable garden	Blastodacnidae, Gelechidae, Oecophoridae, Psychidae, Tephritidae, Tortricidae Yponeumatidae
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Species	Habitats	p Hosts
Chelonus (C) annulipes	Meadow, Hazelnut garden	Noctuidae, Pyralidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) asiaticus	Meadow, Mixed forests, Oak forests, Orchard, Trefoil	Unknown
Chelonus (C) caradrinae	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard, Fir forests, Vegatable garden	Noctuidae
Chelonus (C) canescens	Meadow, Mixed forests, Orchard, Trefoil, Crop field, Fir forests	Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) elongatus	Vegatable garden	Unknown
Chelonus (C) inanitus	Meadow, Mixed forests, Crop field, Fir forests	Noctuidae, Pyralidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C.) oculator	Meadow, Mixed forests, Oak forests, Beech forests, Orchard, Pine forests, Trefoil, Hazelnut garden, Fir forests, Vegatable garden	Coleophoridae, Noctuidae Pyralidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) obscuratus	Meadow, Trefoil, Vegatable garden	Noctuidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) olgae	Mixed forests, Crop field	Unknown
Chelonus (C.) processiventris	Pine forets	Unknown
Chelonus (C.) scabrator	Meadow, Mixed forests, Oak forests, Orchard, Pine forets, Hazelnut garden, Vegatable garden	Noctuidae, Pyralidae, Tortricidae
Chelonus (C.) smirnovi	Mixed forests	Tortricidae
Chelonus (C) szepligetti	Crop field	Unknown
Discussion
In the present survey twenty-six taxa of Coleoptera, Diptera, Hymenoptera and Lepidoptera parasitoids were found in the Marmara, Western and Middle Black sea regions of Turkey, which have not yet been exposed to massive applications of pesticides. By adding these new records, the number of Ascogaster and Chelonus species in Turkey has been raised from 26 to 35.
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Many species of Braconidae use as hosts insects which are important economically as pests of crops. The need for programmed “biological” control is already becoming more urgent as the effectiveness of chemical methods of pest control declines. The use of parasitoid insects in the control of pest species has not met more than sporadic success. To be effective in biological control an intimate knowledge of the biology of the insects involved is essential, and this depends upon an accurate knowledge of their taxonomy.
Chelonus (C.) inanitus is a solitary egg-larval parasitoid which lays its eggs into eggs of Spodoptera littoralis (Noctuidae: Lepidoptera) and codling moth larvae parasitised by braconid Ascogaster quadridentata (TOMKiNS et al, 1987, Wharton et al., 1998). In this study Ascogaster bicarinata, A. dentifer, Chelonus (Chelonus) annulatus, C. (C.) asiaticus, C. (C.) caradrinae, C. (C.) canescens, C. (C.) oculator, C. (C.) scabrator were obtained from orchards, A. annularis, A. bicarinata, A. quadridentata, C. (C.) annulatus, C. (C.) canescens, C. (C.) olgae from crop fields, A. gonocephala, C. (C.) annulatus, C. caradrinae, C. (C.) elongatus, C. (C.) oculator, C. (C.) obscuratus, C. (C.) scabrator from vegatable garden and A. abdominator, C. (C.) annulatus, C. (C.) annulipes, C. (C.) oculator and C. (C.) scabrator from hazelnut garden. These species could potentially be used as biological control agents of the Lepidoptera hosts.
This study is an important first step to integred pest management studies which will be made in the future.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank the “scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey” (TUBITAK) for their generous financial support of the first author, Mitat Aydogdu during the PhD Education.
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