Aphidius geranii new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae) from southeast Europe – a new member of the Aphidius urticae sensu stricto group

Abstract

Aphidius geranii Tomanović and Kavallieratos, sp. n., is described as an additional member of the Aphidius urticae s. str. group from high-mountain habitats of Southeast Europe. The new species was reared from Amphorophora sp./ Geranium coeruleatum associations. Parasitoid guilds associated with G. coeruleatum are discussed. Key for identification of Aphidius spp. on Geranium plants in Europe is given.