Incidence of Non-Immunological Defenses of Soil White Grubs on Parasitism Success of <em>Mallophora ruficauda</em> Larva (Diptera: Asilidae)

White grubs are larvae of Coleoptera of the family Scarabaeidae. They are known because of their intensive feeding habits on crop roots. <em>Mallophora ruficauda </em>(Diptera: Asilidae) is a dipteran parasitoid whose larva is a natural enemy for white grubs. This species...

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Main Authors: Marcela K. Castelo, José E. Crespo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-07-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/3/3/692