We are looking for an entomologist / taxonomist who is willing to identify this Cotesia species (Braconidae) that we encounter in the Bolivian Altiplano.
This Cotesia is an endemic parasitoid of Eurysacca quinoae (Gelechiidae). Eurysacca larvae cause damage in quinoa crop cultivation.
Since PROINPA is a NGO, we are not able to pay you for this job. But of course the scientific credits for discovering a new species are yours!
(Dead samples send upon request)
For this genus contact Dr.Triana (http://www.canacoll.org/Hym/Staff/Triana/Triana.htm) he has been working on a major review of Cotesia species lately.
Henry
perhpas you can contact Mrs.Laure Kaiser-Arnauld from CNRS, Gif sur Yvette Francce,
http://www.egce.cnrs-gif.fr/?p=751
or Mr. Gérard Delvar from CIRAd Montpellier, France
http://www.fauna-iberica.mncn.csic.es/CV/CVDelvare.html
Good luck
Anne-Isabelle
Hi,
Yes I confirm, that Dr Triana is well placed to give the acurate identification.
Best
Yves
Hi,
This is not a species of Cotesia as Cotesia spp. does not have areolet (closed cell) in the fore wing. This could be a Venanus sp. as there is only one microgastrine parasitoid is reported so far from this host. The images of propodeum and metasoma (in dorsal view) helps to identify it into generic level.
http://www.taxapad.com/local.php?taxonidLC=90244340
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