PRIMARY HYMENOPTEROUS PARASITES OF NANTUCKET PINE TIP MOTH, RHYACIONIA FRUSTRANA (COMSTOCK)1

Abstract

Nantucket pine tip moth (NPTM), Rhyacionia frustrana (Comstock), is a pest of several members of the genus Pinus, including commercial and ornamental species. A rather large parasitoid complex is associated with NPTM, but collecting and rearing techniques have not clearly defined the true or primary parasites attacking the NPTM. Incorrect associations may have been assumed. This report defines known primary hymenopteran parasites attacking NPTM including records for Arkansas.