Abstract Background The cosmopolitan family Braconidae is one of the largest in order Hymenoptera. Many its members are important as biological control agents against more than 120 pest species belonging it four insect orders (Coleoptera, Diptera, Hemiptera, Lepidoptera) that cause economic damage to various agricultural, horticultural, and forestry plants trees. Due lack regional studies, well...

Citizen science is a research approach that involves collaboration between professional scientists and non-professional volunteers. The utilisation of recent online citizen-science platforms (e.g. social networking services) has greatly revolutionised the accessibility biodiversity data by providing opportunities for connecting citizen worldwide. Meteorus stellatus Fujie, Shimizu & Maeto, 2...

A new record of the fossil genus Elasmosomites Brues, 1933 from Baltic amber with an illustrated description a species, E. arkadyleleji sp. nov. and first male primordialis are provided. key to currently known Neoneurini genera is compiled. braconid larva emerging ant worker Lasius schiefferdeckeri Mayr, 1868 discussed correction previous determination hosts included.