Abstract

Tamarixia radiata females parasitized fewer host Diaphorina citri fourth and fifth instar nymphs as the number of females relative to hosts increased. Releasing additional females above an optimum number increased host feeding and competition for nymphs suitable for oviposition. Super-parasitism by T. radiata, while rare, likely indicates overpopulation, and specifically the loss of production in a mass-rearing system.

Full Text
Published version (Free)

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 call