Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Rondani) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) as parasitoid of Poecilosomella angulata (Thomson) (Diptera: Sphaeroceridae) in Brazil,

Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Rondani) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) is a solitary parasitoid that controls a great number of Diptera in the families Anthomyiidae, Calliphoridae, Muscidae, Tachinidae and Tephritidae. This species presents diversified distribution and it has been found in North America, Canada and Africa. The present study determined a new host species of parasitoid P. vindemmiae in cattle manure in Brazil. The pupae were obtained using the flotation method. They were individually placed in gelatin capsules until the emergence of adult flies or their parasitoids. The percentage parasitism was 9,2%.%. Through this study, knowledge of the bioecology and geographical distribution of parasitoids of dipterous insects has increased.