Impact of Trichogramma parasitoid age on the outcome of multiparasitism in the factitious host eggs of Chinese oak silkworm, Antheraea pernyi
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DOI: 10.1007/s10340-020-01239-1
Abstract: The age of Trichogramma parasitoids could influence biological traits which are of great importance for effectiveness of mass rearing systems. Recent studies demonstrated that Trichogramma ostriniae (TO) could parasitize Antheraea pernyi eggs through multiparasitism along… read more here.
Keywords: age; host; pernyi eggs; multiparasitism ... See more keywords
Superparasitism and fitness parameters in three native wasp parasitoids (Braconidae: Opiinae) of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Diptera: Tephritidae)
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DOI: 10.1017/s000748532100081x
Abstract: Abstract Knowledge on reproductive strategies and host use in insect parasitoids is fundamental for biological control purposes. Superparasitism and multiparasitism, oviposition in a previously parasitized host by a female of the same or different species,… read more here.
Keywords: multiparasitism; anastrepha; superparasitism; three native ... See more keywords
The endoparasitoid Psyllaephagus arenarius benefits from ectoparasitic venom via multiparasitism with the ectoparasitoid Tamarixia lyciumi
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.12704
Abstract: As solitary nymphal parasitoids of Paratrioza sinica, the ectoparasitoid Tamarixia lyciumi and the endoparasitoid Psyllaephagus arenarius act as effective biocontrol agents. Thus, it is necessary to facilitate mass productions of both species. Despite showing an… read more here.
Keywords: existence; venom; lyciumi; ectoparasitoid tamarixia ... See more keywords