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Potential Drivers of Successful Biocontrol: A Perspective on Parasitoids

New Zealand Journal of Zoology, Volume 53, Issue 1, March 2026.
Parasitoids are central to classical biological control, yet predicting their long‐term effectiveness post release remains challenging. In Aotearoa New Zealand, three Microctonus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) species have been used against pest weevils, but key aspects of their biology remain poorly understood.
Meeran Hussain, Elahe Parvizi, Mark R. McNeill, Ang McGaughran   +3 more
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Effects of Different Combinations of Sterile and Fertile Thaumatotibia leucotreta on Fruit Infestation and Population Growth Rate

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 2, Page 137-146, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a key phytosanitary pest of citrus in South Africa. The pest damages fruit by burrowing and feeding on the pulp, thus causing yield losses and export rejections. There are several T. leucotreta management strategies, such as orchard sanitation, mating disruption, attract‐and‐kill,
Michael M. Githae, Candice A. Coombes, Reyard Mutamiswa, Sean D. Moore, Martin P. Hill   +4 more
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The association of Mediterranean plant species with herbivorous arthropods and its effect on pest abundance in organic vineyards

Annals of Applied Biology, Volume 188, Issue 1, Page 369-385, January 2026.
We determined the associations of native Mediterranean plant species located around organic vineyards with species of Auchenorrhyncha and phytophagous tetranychid and tenuipalpid mites, including important vineyard pests: Jacobiasca lybica and Tetranychus urticae.
Renata Santos, Pedro Naves, Rita Morais, Leonor R. Rodrigues, Sílvia Pina, Márcia Santos, Maria Teresa Rebelo, Patrícia Garcia Pereira, Sara Magalhães, Elisabete Figueiredo   +9 more
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Population dynamics of Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and associated parasitoids in olive orchards [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Biology
Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is the main pest of the olive tree (Olea europaea L., Oleaceae) in Brazil and its management has been difficult, as there are few products recommended for its control. This study aimed to evaluate
T. Scheunemann, L. M. S. Correa, A. P. Krüger, D. Bernardi, R. B. Querino, L. C. B. Carvalho, D. R. R. Fernandes, E. M. Shimbori, D. E. Nava   +8 more
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Large‐Scale Integrative Taxonomy of the Smallest Insects Reveals Astonishing Temperate Diversity (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Mymaridae)

Molecular Ecology, Volume 34, Issue 24, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Fairyflies (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Mymaridae) are a diverse but taxonomically understudied group of parasitoid wasps that attack the eggs of other insects. Being among the very smallest of all insects, they are often ignored in biodiversity surveys despite being one of the most abundant microhymenoptera in many habitats.
Catherine Hébert, Colin Favret
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The types of Eupelmidae and Trichogrammatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) housed at the Museo de La Plata, Argentina Los tipos de Eupelmidae y Trichogrammatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) depositados en el Museo de La Plata, Argentina

Revista de la Sociedad Entomológica Argentina, 2004
The 20 type specimens of Eupelmidae and 230 of Trichogrammatidae (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) housed at the Museo de La Plata, Argentina (División Entomología) were examined and listed, providing update information on categories of types, data of ...
Marta S. Loiácono, Cecilia B. Margaría, Fabiana E. Gallardo, Norma B. Diaz   +3 more
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Thermal requirements of Trichogramma pretiosum and T. acacioi (Hym.: Trichogrammatidae), parasitoids of the avocado defoliator Nipteria panacea (Lep.: Geometridae), in eggs of two alternative hosts

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2005
This research studied the thermal requirements of Trichogramma pretiosum and T. acacioi (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae), parasitoids of Nipteria panacea (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), with eggs of the alternative hosts Anagasta kuehniella (Lepidoptera ...
Dirceu Pratissoli, José Cola Zanuncio, Ulysses Rodrigues Vianna, Josimar Souza Andrade, Tobias Baruc Moreira Pinon, Gilberto Santos Andrade   +5 more
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The sentinel approach to quantify ecosystem function intensities

Methods in Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 10, Page 2305-2317, October 2025.
Abstract Biodiversity, through species interactions, underpins numerous ecosystem functions that can lead to ecosystem services and disservices. Quantifying these functions is crucial for evaluating the effectiveness of conservation and management strategies, as well as the impacts of land use change.
Marco Ferrante, Gábor L. Lövei
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First record of Rachiplusia nu (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) as host of the egg parasitoid Trichogramma bruni (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)

Acta Zoológica Lilloana, 2014
“Primera cita de Rachiplusia nu (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) como hospeda- dor del parasitoide de huevos Trichogramma bruni (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae)”.
Liliana Valverde, Ranyse B. Querino, Eduardo G. Virla   +2 more
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Bait Sprays Combined With Insecticides Targeted at Drosophila suzukii Have Negligible Impacts on Non‐Target Insects Compared to Full Foliar Spray Applications

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 149, Issue 8, Page 1259-1269, September 2025.
ABSTRACT Current control of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii relies primarily on insecticides, including the incorporation of phagostimulant baits. The impact of insecticidal bait sprays on beneficial insects in crops is largely unknown. In a laboratory and field trial, we exposed non‐target insects to insecticides with or without bait and compared
Michelle T. Fountain, Adam Walker, Greg Deakin, A. Dobrovin‐Pennington, Ralph Noble, Bethan Shaw   +5 more
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