The invasion of local crops by aphids and the important damages caused by them have
raised several questions that are linked to reducing these damages in Algeria. In this
context, a survey was carried out on the Aphidiinae aphid parasitoids occured in this area
has been done. Thirteen Aphidiinae species have been identified in the north-western
part of Algeria (Mostaganem), of which Aphidius platensis BRÈTHES, 1913 is recorded
for the first time.
