01046nas a2200133 4500008004100000245018000041210006900221300001200290490000700302520051700309100001800826700001800844856005000862 1990 eng d00aNotes on the biology of Brachyserphus barberi Townes (Hymenoptera: Serphidae), a parasitoid of the fungus beetle Mycetophagus melsheimeri Leconte (Coleoptera: Mycetophagidae).0 aNotes on the biology of Brachyserphus barberi Townes Hymenoptera a376-3780 v983 a
In northern Florida, Brachyserphus barberi was observed as a solitary internal parasitoid of larvae of Ihe fungus beetle Mycetophagus melsheimeri. Mature larvae of the parasitoid emerge through the intersegmental membrane of the abdomen of the host larva and pupate within about 3 days; adult emergence occurs approximately 6-7 days after pupation. A review of the distribution and biology of the parasitoid and host is provided, and beetle host records of world species of 8rachyserphus are summarized.
1 aHoebeke, E.R.1 aWheeler, Q.D. uhttps://proctotrupidae.myspecies.info/node/46