The effect of Leptomastix dactylopii parasitism and venom injection on host Planococcus citri
One of the major alterations observed in mealybug Planococcus citri parasitized by Leptomastix dactylopii is a strong reduction of laid eggs, which is evident soon after parasitization. Venom injection in unparasitized hosts determines a drastic reduction of fecundity indicating that this female sec...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
2014-10-01
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| Series: | Invertebrate Survival Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.isj.unimo.it/articoli/ISJ350.pdf |