Mercet-1917
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Parablastothrix
Parablastothrix is a genus of parasitic wasps in the family Encyrtidae, established by Mercet in 1917. Species in this genus are known to parasitize leaf-mining Lepidoptera. The genus includes at least two described species: P. nearctica from the USA and P. ninelpetrovae from Mexico. These wasps are part of the diverse Encyrtidae family, which contains numerous biological control agents used in agricultural pest management.