Campoplex

Gravenhorst, 1829

Campoplex is a of parasitic in the tribe Campoplegini. are larval with narrow ranges, primarily targeting lepidopteran pests. Several species have been investigated for of agricultural pests, particularly in vineyards. The genus is taxonomically challenging, with species historically difficult to distinguish due to inadequate descriptions.

Campoplex by (c) Donald Hobern, some rights reserved (CC BY). Used under a CC-BY license.

Campoplex bicoloripes by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Campoplex hakonensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Campoplex: /ˈkæmpəˌplɛks/

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Identification

within Campoplex are difficult to distinguish and require detailed examination of morphological characters. The Campoplex difformis group has been revised with updated illustrations for identification. species include C. difformis, C. capitator, C. dubitator, C. formosanae, and C. unicingulatus. A has been designated for C. capitator to stabilize .

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Distribution

Europe (including Denmark, Norway, Sweden); Qinghai province, China. Specific distribution varies by .

Host Associations

Lobesia botrana - larval Preferred of C. capitator; grapevine pest
Eupoecilia ambiguella - larval Alternative of C. capitator in European vineyards
Bazaria turensis - larval of C. bazariae;
Ancylis mitterbacheriana - larval record for C. capitator queried in revision

Life Cycle

Solitary of larval stage. Development occurs within .

Behavior

Males of C. capitator perform -fanning at high frequencies during courtship to approach females successfully. Antennal tapping of the female body follows wing-fanning before copulation attempts. -level behavioral asymmetries occur: wing-fanning is left-lateralized while antennal tapping is right-biased. Mating success exceeds 70% with copulation duration averaging approximately 255 seconds. Naïve females show distinct preference, preferentially seeking Lobesia botrana over Eupoecilia ambiguella.

Ecological Role

of lepidopteran pest in agricultural systems. Major larval in European vineyards. Investigated as agent for grapevine and other pests.

Human Relevance

Evaluated for of Lobesia botrana and other grapevine pests. Mass-rearing protocols under development for C. capitator. Male -fanning frequency proposed as benchmark for mate quality in captive .

Similar Taxa

DusonaFormerly included now transferred; C. elegans moved to Dusona elegans
Other Campoplegini generaCampoplex require careful morphological examination to distinguish from related campoplegine due to historical taxonomic confusion

More Details

Taxonomic challenges

Previous works provided short descriptions or poor illustrations of crucial characters, making identification difficult. Recent revisions have provided redescriptions and illustrations to improve identification .

Nomenclatural acts

designated for C. capitator in Aubert's collection, Lausanne. Campoplex corsicator removed from synonymy with C. tibialis and elevated to status (stat. nov.).