Life history parameters of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Ceratitis capitata under laboratory conditions: Implications for mass rearing and biological control. Harbi, A., Abbes, K., Chermiti, B., Martins, D., Hafsi, A., Sabater-Muñoz, B., and Beitia, F. (Tunisia, Spain, Brazil, France, Ireland)

The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata, is considered one of the most destructive pests worldwide. The braconid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata is the most widely used parasitoid in biological control programs of tephritids. It has been mass-reared and used in augmentative releases against maj...

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Main Authors: Ahlem Harbi, Khaled Abbes, Brahim Chermiti, David Martins, Abir Hafsi, Beatriz Sabater-Muñoz, Francisco Beitia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institution of the Agricultural Research and Higher Education 2016-12-01
Series:Tunisian Journal of Plant Protection
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Online Access: http://www.tjpp.tn/SiteWeb/PreviousIssues/TJPP11-2/3Chermiti.pdf