Longevity and survival of Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an invasive gall inducer on Eucalyptus, with different diets and temperatures

Longevity and survival of Leptocybe invasa (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an invasive gall inducer on Eucalyptus, with different diets and temperatures

The blue gum chalcid, Leptocybe invasa Fisher & LaSalle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), causes galls on Eucalyptus spp. leaf midribs, petioles and stems. Biological aspects need to be studied to assist in developing management strategies and to maintain this insect in the laboratory to rear the paras...

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Main Authors: Amanda Rodrigues De Souza, Leonardo Rodrigues Barbosa, José Raimundo de Souza Passos, Bárbara Monteiro de Castro e Castro, José Cola Zanuncio, Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-07-01
Series:PeerJ
Subjects:
Blue gum chalcid
Eucalyptus
Pest
Survival
Laboratory rearing
Wasp.
Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5265.pdf

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