Abstract

CARDONA, William. First record of Platyscapa quadraticeps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Agaoninae) in Colombia: A warning sign?. Rev. Colomb. Entomol. [online]. 2019, vol.45, n.1, e7815.  Epub May 27, 2019. ISSN 0120-0488.  https://doi.org/10.25100/socolen.v45i0.7815.

The first occurrence record of Platyscapa quadraticeps in Colombia is reported. This wasp is the pollinator of Ficus religiosa, a tree species introduced mainly for ornamental use. The obligate mutualistic relationship between them could result in the naturalization of both species, with possible negative consequences.

Keywords : Fig wasp; pollinator; Ficus religiosa; introduced species; naturalization.

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