Taxonomic research is crucial for the early detection of invasive species and the rapid development and deployment of effective biological control programs. The publication by Talamas, Johnson & Buffington provides a clear example of the importance of previous long-term, carefully produced taxonomic studies for the production of specific tools for identification and for futher research.

Talamas, E.J., N.F. Johnson and M. Buffington. 2015. Key to Nearctic species of Trissolcus (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae), natural enemies of native and invasive stink bugs (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae). Journal of Hymenoptera Research 43:45-110. doi:10.3897/JHR.43.8560.

http://jhr.pensoft.net/articles.php?id=4987

Image of Trissolcus euschisti by E. Talamas. - BMSB 1218  Trissolcus euschisti (Ashmead), USNM