Wolbachia promote successful sex with siblings in the parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6649
Abstract: BACKGROUND Wolbachia are intracellular α-proteobacteria that have a wide distribution among various arthropods and nematodes. They affect the host reproduction favoring their maternal transmission, which sets up a potential conflict in inbreeding situations when the… read more here.
Keywords: habrobracon hebetor; sib; wolbachia; sex ... See more keywords
Improvement of reproductive performance of Habrobracon hebetor : Consideration of diapausing and non-diapausing larvae of Plodia interpunctella
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2017.12.003
Abstract: Abstract The major obstacle to the adoption of Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) for the management of postharvest moth pests is the short duration of the last instar stage of the hosts, which is the… read more here.
Keywords: habrobracon hebetor; diapausing non; non diapausing; diapausing larvae ... See more keywords
Wolbachia induce cytoplasmic incompatibility and affect mate preference in Habrobracon hebetor to increase the chance of its transmission to the next generation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jip.2019.02.005
Abstract: Wolbachia are common intracellular bacteria that are generally found in arthropods, including a high proportion of insects and also some nematodes. This intracellular symbiont can affect sex ratio with a variety of reproductive anomalies in… read more here.
Keywords: cytoplasmic incompatibility; hebetor; wolbachia; habrobracon hebetor ... See more keywords
Patterns and drivers of genetic diversity and structure in the biological control parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor in Niger
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DOI: 10.1017/s0007485319000142
Abstract: Abstract When a promising natural enemy of a key pest exists locally, it is a common practice in biological control (BC) to rear and release it for supplementary control in the targeted agroecosystem even though… read more here.
Keywords: genetic diversity; control; habrobracon hebetor; hebetor ... See more keywords
Negative Life History Impacts for Habrobracon hebetor (Hymneoptera: Braconidae) that Develop in Bollworm Larvae Inoculated with Helicoverpa armigera Nucleopolyhedrovirus
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DOI: 10.1093/jee/toaa066
Abstract: Abstract Cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner, is a cosmopolitan polyphagous pest of many crops. Habrobracon hebetor Say and Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (HearNPV) are two important biocontrol agents used to manage this pest, sometimes in combination.… read more here.
Keywords: helicoverpa armigera; habrobracon hebetor; armigera; larvae ... See more keywords
Wax moth larvae demonstrate a high level of humoral immunity after envenomation by parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.13559
Abstract: A successful development of parasitoids on their insect hosts is determined by various factors, including the host's physiological response and proliferation of concomitant microbes. However, such interactions have not been sufficiently studied from the point… read more here.
Keywords: wax moth; immunity; high level; moth larvae ... See more keywords
Effect of supplementary nutrition on the reproduction and mating behaviour of Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
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DOI: 10.14411/eje.2020.043
Abstract: To improve the mass production of the parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) the effects of supplementary nutrition on its reproduction and mating behaviour were investigated using Plodia interpunctella Hübner (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larva as a… read more here.
Keywords: habrobracon hebetor; supplementary nutrition; control; hebetor ... See more keywords
Identification of Neuropeptides and Their Receptors in the Ectoparasitoid, Habrobracon hebetor
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.575655
Abstract: Neuropeptides are a group of signal molecules that regulate many physiological and behavioral processes by binding to corresponding receptors, most of which are G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). Using bioinformatic methods, we screened genomic and transcriptomic data… read more here.
Keywords: habrobracon hebetor; receptors ectoparasitoid; neuropeptides receptors; hebetor ... See more keywords
Influence of Cold Exposure for Different Durations on Laboratory-Reared Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/d17040253
Abstract: Biological control by releasing a large number of parasitoids has been an effective strategy for coping with stored-product pest insects. Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) has strong control capabilities over Lepidoptera pests. Exploring the optimum… read more here.
Keywords: eggs larvae; larvae pupae; control; habrobracon hebetor ... See more keywords
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Venom Genes of the Ectoparasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
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DOI: 10.3390/insects15060426
Abstract: Simple Summary The ectoparasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) exhibits broad parasitic abilities against lepidopteran pests, utilizing its venom as a key factor for host mortality. Analyzing the venom’s constituents is crucial to understanding the mechanisms… read more here.
Keywords: ectoparasitoid habrobracon; habrobracon hebetor; venom proteins; venom ... See more keywords
“Hostbusters”: The Bacterial Endosymbiont Wolbachia of the Parasitoid Wasp Habrobracon hebetor Improves Its Ability to Parasitize Lepidopteran Hosts
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DOI: 10.3390/insects16050464
Abstract: Simple Summary Habrobracon hebetor is a biocontrol agent applied against lepidopteran pests of a broad range. It harbors an endosymbiotic bacterium, Wolbachia, which regulates many aspects of the biochemistry and physiology of its insect hosts.… read more here.
Keywords: parasitoid wasp; culture; habrobracon hebetor; wolbachia ... See more keywords