Parasites of Two Weevils, Microlarinus lareynii and M. lypriformis, That Feed on the Puncture Vine, Tribulus terrestris L.1

Abstract

Twenty-five species of lymenopterous parasites have been reared from Microlarinus lareynii (Jacquelin du Val) and M. lypriformis (Wollaston) in Europe and Asia. Percentage of parasitization varied greatly from one locality to the next, but reached over 70% on several occasions. These are the 1st records of parasites attacking the 2 weevils. Most of the parasites recovered are apparently undescribed.