Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Full Length Research Paper

New records of Aphelinidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) from Morocco and comparison with North Africa region fauna

Khadija Kissayi
  • Khadija Kissayi
  • Department of Forestry Development, National School of Forestry Engineers, B. P. 511, Tabriquet, Salé, Morocco.
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Souâd Benhalima
  • Souâd Benhalima
  • Department of Biology and Animal Ecology, Scientific Institute, Mohammed V University, B. P. 703, Agdal, 10 009, Rabat, Morocco.
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Moulay Chrif Smaili
  • Moulay Chrif Smaili
  • National Institute for Agricultural Research, Km 9, Route Sidi Yahia Gharb - North Kénitra - B.P. 257, Kénitra Principale, 14 000 Kénitra, Morocco.
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  •  Received: 20 March 2017
  •  Accepted: 24 May 2017
  •  Published: 31 December 2017

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