Hyperparasites of Bathyplectes curculionis1 in Wyoming 2

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Abstract
Seven hyperparasites were discovered in Wyoming in 1972. Four species were widely distributed and abundant in the state. Three of the 4 species, Eupteromalus albopilosus Graham, Sceptrothelys grandiclava (Walker), and Sceptrothelys intermedia Graham, were apparently recent European introductions. E. albopilosus was a new species for North America, first collected in March 1972 at Pine Bluffs, Wyo. The 3 species were extremely prolific, adapted well to Wyoming ecology with little environmental resistance, and showed greater biotic potential than their host, Bathyplectes curculionis. These factors point to the possibility of greater detrimental impact on B. curculionis in the future. The data also indicated that the 3 species plus Mesochorus agilis Cresson (a native species) are presently affecting the parasitic efficiency of B. curculionis.

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