Diet quality influences nutrient retention and reproductive fitness of the biocontrol agent Hadronotus pennsylvanicus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae).
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4357907
Abstract: Diet can have a direct influence on the reproductive success of parasitoid wasps. For synovigenic parasitoids, the nutrients obtained from floral resources, such as nectar and pollen, play a vital role in fueling bodily functions… read more here.
Keywords: nutrient retention; biocontrol; diet quality; reproductive fitness ... See more keywords