First record of Eupelmus pulchriceps (Hymenoptera:Eupelmidae) as a parasitoid of Cylindrocopturus biradiatus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Mexico

Abstract

The wasp Eupelmus puchriceps (Cameron) is recorded for the first time as a parasitoid of the nopal spine weevil Cylindrocopturus biradiatus Champion. In addition, new distribution and altitudinal records from Mexico are presented, as well as preliminary aspects of its biology.