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πŸ”€ Twisted-Wing Parasites

Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite

Elenchus japonicus

About

A tiny parasitoid of rice planthoppers, important in Asian rice agroecosystems. Males are free-flying with twisted wings; females are grub-like endoparasites.

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Did You Know?

As a natural enemy of rice planthoppers, this species plays a significant role in biological pest control in Asian rice farming.