Three species of the sawfly genus Heteroperreyia Schrottky are now known to feed on Schinus spp. (Anacardiaceae): H. jorgenseni (Jörgensen), H. hubrichi Malaise, and H. kava Smith, n. sp. All occur from southeastern Brazil to northeastern Argentina. The species separation is supported by the description, illustrations, and genetic differences included here.
How to translate text using browser tools
23 November 2019
Three Species of Heteroperreyia (Hymenoptera: Pergidae) Feeding on Brazilian Peppertrees, Schinus spp. (Anacardiaceae), Including a New Species
David R. Smith,
Gregory S. Wheeler,
A. F. Sánchez-Restrepo,
F. Mc Kay,
M. Guala,
C. Coria
ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE
biological control agent; sawfly
Brazilian peppertree
host range