Eggs Parasitism of Tibraca Limbativentris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), In Rice ( Oryza Sativa ) In Panamá

Key Points

• To document the parasitism of Tibraca limbativentris eggs by Telenomus podisi in rice crops in Panama.
• Field experiments conducted in Chichebre and Paso Blanco, Panama.
• Monitoring and recording parasitism rates of Tibraca limbativentris eggs by Telenomus podisi.
• Telenomus podisi was successfully identified parasitizing Tibraca limbativentris eggs.
• The average parasitism rate recorded was 91%.
• This association is the first reported occurrence in Panama.