Maize-pest-management
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Charops
Charops is a genus of ichneumonid wasps in the subfamily Campopleginae, established by Holmgren in 1859. Species in this genus are larval parasitoids of lepidopteran hosts, with documented associations including fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in agricultural systems. The genus has a broad geographic distribution spanning Asia, South America, and Europe. Recent taxonomic work has expanded the known species diversity, particularly with descriptions of seven new species from Brazil and one from China.
Euborellia annulata
ring-legged earwig
Euborellia annulata is a predatory earwig species in the family Anisolabididae, originally described by Fabricius in 1793. It has been extensively studied as a biological control agent, particularly for lepidopteran pests in corn agroecosystems. The species exhibits five nymphal instars, sexual dimorphism in forceps size and predatory behavior, and is known for its aggressive predation on soft-bodied insect larvae and eggs.