Diversity of parasitoid wasps (Insecta, Hymenoptera) in oilseed rape fields in Serbia
Citation
Plećaš M (2023). Diversity of parasitoid wasps (Insecta, Hymenoptera) in oilseed rape fields in Serbia. Biodiversity Data Journal. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.3897/bdj.11.e110118 accessed via GBIF.org on 2024-12-14.Description
Oilseed rape is an important crop grown worldwide and used for various purposes, including oil extraction and animal feed. In Europe, there are six major pest species and several other minor pests that can significantly affect oilseed rape production, requiring growers to effectively control them in order to ensure crop yield. The host-parasitoid complexes of these pests have been studied in detail and recorded mainly in western, central and northern Europe. As an abundant source of pollen and nectar, oilseed rape may also be attractive to other parasitoids that do not have direct trophic interactions with oilseed rape pest species. The aim of this study is to fill the knowledge gap regarding the wider parasitoid community in oilseed rape fields, particularly in southern Europe.During the two-year study, a total of 3135 specimens of primary and secondary parasitoids were sampled, of which 2855 were found in oilseed rape fields and 280 in semi-natural habitats. We found 153 taxa, of which 119 were found in oilseed rape fields and 87 in semi-natural habitats. We identified 31 genera (33 species) as parasitoids of oilseed rape pests, 54 genera (97 species) parasitising non-pest species and 10 genera (23 species) as possible parasitoids of oilseed rape pests. This study shows that the parasitoid community in oilseed rape fields is very diverse and that includes parasitoids of both oilseed rape pest and non-pest species.Taxonomic Coverages
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Milan Plećašoriginator
position: Dr
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Studentski Trg 16
11000 Belgrade
RS
email: mplecas@bio.bg.ac.rs
Milan Plećaš
metadata author
position: Dr
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Studentski Trg 16
11000 Belgrade
RS
email: mplecas@bio.bg.ac.rs
Milan Plećaš
administrative point of contact
position: Dr
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Studentski Trg 16
11000 Belgrade
RS
email: mplecas@bio.bg.ac.rs