Torymus sinensis Kamijo, a biocontrol agent against the invasive chestnut gall wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu in Spain: its natural dispersal from France and the first data on establishment after experimental releases

Aim of study: The globally invasive gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu, 1951 (Cynipidae: Cynipini), reached Spain seven years ago and is already regarded as an important pest of chestnuts (Castanea spp.) in this country as well as worldwide. In this paper, we present comprehensive data on th...

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Main Authors: Jose Luis Nieves-Aldrey, Diego Gil-Tapetado, Oscar Gavira, Juan R. Boyero, Carlo Polidori, Maria J. Lombardero, Diana Blanco, Carmen Rey del castillo, Pilar Rodriguez Rojo, Jose M. Vela, Eva Wong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Tecnología Agraria y Alimentaria 2019-06-01
Series:Forest Systems
Online Access:http://revistas.inia.es/index.php/fs/article/view/14361