Ronald D. Cave (Depto. de Proteccion Vegetal; Escuela Agrícola Panamericana; Apdo. 93, El Zamorano, Tequciqalpa, HONDURAS).

Current projects: Massing-rearing and release for establishment of Cotesia plutellae and Diadromus collaris. Inventories of natural enemies of key pests and general inventory of parasitic Hymenoptera of Honduras.

Request for help or cooperation:Ronald has requested Malaise traps and in return he will supply specimens of interest collected in the traps.

Museum notes: The EAP collection currently holds approximately 3000 specimens of Braconidae (52 genera, 23 species identified) and 2000 specimens of Ichneumonidae (104 genera and 28 species identified).

Collection sites: Newly preserved areas (national parks, biological reserves) in Honduras want to know more about their fauna; Ronald can arrange collection grips to these areas for anyone wanting to sample the entomodiversity.