Parasitoids of the Sawfly,Arge pullata, in the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve

Research in Shennongjia National Nature Reserve, Hubei Province, China, identified five parasitoid species targeting the argid sawfly Arge pullata, with an average parasitism rate of 11.0%. The dominant parasitoid, Vibrissina turrita (Diptera: Tachinidae), accounted for 10.0% of attacks on A. pullata cocoons, peaking in emergence from late May to early June. Additionally, three hyperparasitoids were found, with combined rates ranging from 1.0% to 3.0%. The study, conducted in 2009 and 2010, sheds light on the complex parasitoid-host dynamics within this UNESCO World Heritage Site's biodiversity.

Li, T., Sheng, M.-L., Sun, S.-P., & Luo, Y.-Q. (2012). Parasitoids of the Sawfly,Arge pullata, in the Shennongjia National Nature Reserve. Journal of Insect Science, 12(97), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1673/031.012.9701