Notes on British Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): one out, one in

It is shown that Cotesia ordinaria has been recorded as British in error. Rasivalva desueta is recorded from Britain for the first time from a second rearing of this species, encouraging a speculation on its annual life cycle.

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The Entomologist s monthly magazine
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2026-04-24
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https://doi.org/10.31184/m00138908.1622.4330
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Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
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Notes on British Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): one out, one in

Mark R. Shaw
The Entomologist s monthly magazine
Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
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Notes on British Microgastrinae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae): one out, one in

Mark R. Shaw
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Abstract

It is shown that Cotesia ordinaria has been recorded as British in error. Rasivalva desueta is recorded from Britain for the first time from a second rearing of this species, encouraging a speculation on its annual life cycle.

The Entomologist s monthly magazineVol. 162(2)
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