Morphological characterization of the antenna of Torymus sinensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) and a comparison within the superfamily Chalcidoidea [PDF]
Arthropod Structure & DevelopmentThe parasitoid Torymus sinensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) has been successfully used in Italy since 2005 for biological control of the invasive cynipid Dryocosmus kuriphilus (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae), highly destructive for the economically relevant ...
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Forest Systems, 2020 Aim of the study: To update the distribution of Dryocosmus kuriphilus, the Asian chestnut gall wasp, focusing on the central area of the country (Sistema Central). Gall samplings of these areas were carried to obtain the first records of parasitoids on D.
Diego Gil-Tapetado +3 more
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Biological control of invasive Dryocosmus kuriphilus with introduced parasitoid Torymus sinensis in Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary [PDF]
Periodicum Biologorum, 2015 Background and purpose: Dryocosmus kuriphilus is considered as one of the major pests of sweet chestnut and the effective method of controlling its populations and damage is the biological control with its introduced parasitoid Torymus sinensis.
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A mismatch in the emergence of Torymus sinensis may affect the effectiveness of this biocontrol agent? [PDF]
Biological Control, 2022 The biocontrol agent Torymus sinensis Kamijo is considered as one of the most successful examples of classical biological control programs. This parasitoid represented a feasible option to obtain sufficient, sustainable, and long-term control of the Asian chestnut gall wasp (ACGW), Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu. Recently, an unusual presence of galls
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Non-target host risk assessment for the parasitoid Torymus sinensis [PDF]
BioControl, 2015 Torymus sinensis Kamijo (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) has been released throughout Italy for biological control of the chestnut gall wasp. In response to concern about non-target impacts associated with the introduction of this exotic biological control agent, this study aimed at investigating T. sinensis’s host range.
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Effectiveness of Torymus sinensis: a successful long‑term control of the Asian chestnut gall wasp in Italy [PDF]
Journal of Pest Science, 2019 The biocontrol agent Torymus sinensis has been released into Japan, the USA, and Europe to suppress the Asian chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus. In this study, we provide a quantitative assessment of T. sinensis effectiveness for suppressing gall wasp infestations in Northwest Italy by annually evaluating the percentage of chestnuts infested by
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Genotypic Characterization of Torymus sinensis (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) After Its Introduction in Tuscany (Italy) for the Biological Control of Dryocosmus kuriphilus (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae). [PDF]
J Insect Sci, 2019 Torymus sinensis Kamijo (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) is an alien parasitoid that is used in many areas of the world for biological control the Asian chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae).
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Effect of different feeding sources on lifespan and fecundity in the biocontrol agent Torymus sinensis [PDF]
Biological Control, 2019 Abstract Torymus sinensis Kamijo (Hymenoptera, Torymidae) is a biocontrol agent released to control outbreaks of the Asian chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera, Cynipidae). This wasp is mass reared in controlled conditions in order to be released on a large scale in chestnut orchards and coppices, thus factors such as food
Alma, A., Ferracini, C., Picciau, L.
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DiversityThe chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu) is an invasive pest that attacks species of the genus Castanea, inducing gall formation on buds and leaves, which can significantly reduce tree growth, fruiting, and overall chestnut production ...
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Novel insight in the life cycle of Torymus sinensis, biocontrol agent of the chestnut gall wasp [PDF]
BioControl, 2015 Torymus sinensis Kamijo (Hymenoptera: Torymidae) is a biological control agent of the chestnut gall wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae). It is reported in the literature as univoltine, but in NW Italy it exhibits a prolonged diapause mainly as late instar larva. Diapause is extended for 12 months, and adults emerge in April as
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