Discover the intriguing world of the Alysiinae with 'Fauna of New Zealand 58: Alysiinae' by Jocelyn Berry. This brand new title from Manaaki Whenua Press showcases the unique and essential role that these small, endoparasitoid wasps play in the ecosystem of New Zealand. Known for their distinctive, large mandibles, Alysiines can be found globally, yet many species remain endemic to New Zealand, emphasizing the country's rich biodiversity. This comprehensive guide includes in-depth species treatments, offering a full synonymy, regional bibliographies, and detailed descriptions for 21 Alysiine species, 13 of which are newly identified. Delve into their fascinating life cycle, where adult females lay eggs within the eggs or larvae of host flies, highlighting their importance in pest regulation and biological control. With maps of collection localities and an extensive examination of non-type material, this publication is an invaluable resource for researchers, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the unique fauna of New Zealand. Enjoy peace of mind with fast delivery and combined shipping, all sourced directly from our Auckland location to ensure no unexpected import charges or customs duties.

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Author: Jocelyn Berry Publisher: Manaaki Whenua Press
Publication Date: 04-03-2014

Alysiines are small braconid wasps that occur throughout the world. The subfamily is quite distinctive, and can be recognised by their large, outwardly-directed and non-over-lapping mandibles, which they use to escape from the puparium (cocoon) of their host.



All alysiines are endoparasitoids (internal parasitoids) of flies. The adult female lays her eggs into the egg or larva of the host fly, and her progeny emerge from the host puparium. Alysiines can play an important role in the regulation of pest insects, and one species has been deliberately introduced for the biological control of blowflies.



Twenty-one species of alysiines are recorded. Of these, 13 are new species and four are described species from other countries that have not previously been recorded from New Zealand. About three-quarters of the species are endemic, that is, known from nowhere else in the world.



Each species treatment includes a full synonymy or reference to a full synonymy, a regional bibliography, a diagnosis, list of material examined, collection localities, list of known hosts and bionomics. Appendices include host-parasitoid and parasitoid-host lists for New Zealand records, maps of collection localities, and details of all non-type material examined in this study

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