Eulophid Parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in biological control: diversity, applications, and future prospects

Authors

  • Mohd Majid Jamali Department of Zoology, Shibli National College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Shafaat Anwer Department of Zoology, Shibli National College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Saba Bano Department of Zoology, Shibli National College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Ahmad Faraz Department of Botany, Shibli National College, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64171/JAE.5.4.11-15

Keywords:

Parasitoid wasps, Eulophidae, Biological control, Integrated pest management, Parasitoid diversity

Abstract

One of the most diverse groups of parasitoids is the Eulophid wasp (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), with over 6,000 species described across four subfamilies. These wasps target major pests in agriculture and forestry, including Lepidoptera, Diptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera, and play a key role in Integrated Pest Management (IPM). They are used in various biological control programs, such as classical, augmentative, and conservation, with many documented successes. This review compiles the current knowledge on Eulophid taxonomy, diversity, ecology, and pest control, while highlighting advances in molecular tools, mass-rearing techniques, and their integration with other natural enemies. It also discusses challenges such as non-target effects, climate change, and taxonomic issues, along with research priorities for enhancing their use in sustainable pest management.

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M. M. . Jamali, S. Anwer, S. Bano, and A. Faraz, “Eulophid Parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) in biological control: diversity, applications, and future prospects”, J. Appl. Entomol., vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 11–15, Oct. 2025.

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