Parasitism of gypsy moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) pupae on the Delmarva Peninsula with emphasis on Coccygomimus disparis (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)

Collections of gypsy moth pupae were made on the Delmarva Peninsula during 1989-1994, for the purpose of recovering the recently introduced pupal parasite Coccygomimus disparis (Viereck). Habitats sampled included forests and woodlands, residential forest openings, parks or small woodlots within residential areas, and residences in suburban areas. This species was recovered in all regions of the peninsula, but it did not seem to be associated with any particular habitat. Parasitism was usually low,