Anastatus orientalis explained

Anastatus orientalis is a species of parasitic wasp which preys on Lycorma lanternfly eggs.[1] Females live significantly longer than males, over ten weeks compared to the male lifespan of three weeks.[2]

It may be useful as a control of spotted lanternfly which has become an invasive pest in the United States. 69% of lanternfly egg cases in China were found to be parasitized by the wasp.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Genetic diversity, population structure and rapid early detection of the parasitoid Anastatus orientalis (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) inside eggs of spotted lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae). Atif. Manzoor. Yan-Long. Zhang. Bei. Xin. Ke. Wei. Xiao-Yi. Wang. August 10, 2021. Annals of Applied Biology. 179. 1. 12–20. August 10, 2021. Wiley Online Library. 10.1111/aab.12674. 234134708 .
  2. Broadley . Hannah J . Gould . Juli R . Sullivan . Liam T . Wang . Xiao-yi . Hoelmer . Kim A . Hickin . Mauri L . Elkinton . Joseph S . Life History and Rearing of Anastatus orientalis (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae), an Egg Parasitoid of the Spotted Lanternfly (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) . Environmental Entomology . 17 February 2021 . 50 . 1 . 28–35 . 10.1093/ee/nvaa124 . 33247300 . 30 August 2022. free .
  3. Web site: Be Prepared for the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly, Entomologists Warn. Ed. Ricciuti. December 17, 2015. Entomology Today. August 10, 2021.

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