Abstract
Two new developmental pathways were found in Scelio bipartitus parasitising diapause eggs of Gastrimargus musicus in a temperate region; overwintering as pharate adults within the host egg to emerge in spring; and overwintering as larvae with development to the adult stage and emergence in late spring. A third pathway, nondiapause development to the adult stage in late summer and emergence in autumn was observed for the first time in a temperate region. Parasitism rates ranged from 4.3–11.7% in the first year of an outbreak to 61.5–87.5% in the second (final) year. In Queensland, G. musicus occasionally overwinters as nymphs and oviposits in spring. Overwintering by S. bipartitus as pharate adults is a possible adaptation to this host developmental pathway.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
