Tritrophic associations and identification key for European species of the genus Binodoxys (Mackauer) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

Authors

  • Maja J. Lazarević University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology, Višegradska 33, 18000 Niš, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5644-8176
  • Vladimir A. Žikić University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology, Višegradska 33, 18000 Niš, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5716-8355
  • Darija N. Milenković University of Niš, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, Department of Biology and Ecology, Višegradska 33, 18000 Niš, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1766-4252
  • Željko M. Tomanović 1. University of Belgrade, Faculty of Biology, Institute of Zoology, Studentski trg 16, 11158 Belgrade, Serbia; 2. Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Kneza Mihaila 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5063-5480

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2298/ABS240510020L

Keywords:

Binodoxys, food chains, Europe, determination key, molecular analysis

Abstract

Paper description:

  • The genus Binodoxys, though widely distributed globally, is represented by only nine species in Europe.
  • Through a comprehensive literature review, morphological examination, and molecular analysis, this study elucidates tri-trophic associations and genetic distances.
  • New hosts were identified. Binodoxys similis exhibited a broader geographical distribution.
  • This research provides insights into the biology, morphology, and genetic diversity of European Binodoxys species, and a key for identification.

Abstract: The genus Binodoxys includes only nine species found in Europe, yet despite its frequent occurrence, it remains insufficiently studied. This study addresses this knowledge gap through an exhaustive literature review and material collection, and a compilation of a comprehensive list detailing tritrophic associations. Based on the available molecular data, we constructed a maximum likelihood tree and a TSC (‘Statistical Parsimony’) haplotype network for six European species. Several new hosts were identified for the first time, and the geographical distribution of one species was broadened. An identification key for females of European Binodoxys species is provided. Future studies should prioritize gathering host data and investigate the existence of cryptic species among polyphagous species. Furthermore, the status of the three species not analyzed in this study due to the lack of material should be investigated by encompassing both morphological and molecular approaches.

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Lazarević MJ, Žikić VA, Milenković DN, Tomanović Željko M. Tritrophic associations and identification key for European species of the genus Binodoxys (Mackauer) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae). Arch Biol Sci [Internet]. 2024Oct.25 [cited 2024Dec.22];76(3):281-30. Available from: https://serbiosoc.org.rs/arch/index.php/abs/article/view/9833

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