The effects of mating on the reproductive fitness of Microplitis rufiventris (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

The synovigenic braconid parasitoid, Microplitis rufiventris Kokujev is a promising wasp for use in augmentative releases against young larvae of some noctuid pests, including Spodoptera littoralis (Boisduval), in Egypt. It also has the potential to control the invasive noctuid Spodoptera frugiperda...

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Main Authors: Esmat M. HEGAZI, Christophe BRESSAC, Wedad KHAFAGI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2020-05-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-202001-0030_the_effects_of_mating_on_the_reproductive_fitness_of_microplitis_rufiventris_hymenoptera_braconidae.php