Effect of Host Age on Development of Biosteres (= Opius) longicaudatus, a Parasitoid of the Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha suspensa

Diachasmimorpha longicaudata as Biological Control agent of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata: biotic and abiotic factors affecting its implementation in citrus crops of the Mediterranean basin

“…The first principal component (F1=56.4%) represents basically the temperature and photoperiod, while RH is represented in the second (F2= 24.5%) and the third (F3= 10.6%) components (Table 3.3, Figure 3.14). suspensa by Lawrence et al (1976). Our results are also consistent with those published by Appiah et al (2013), who found that the most suitable temperature range for the optimum parasitism of D. longicaudata on B. invadens is between 20-25°C.…”

“…Diachasmimorpha longicaudata shows an optimal temperature range for development ranging from 24°C to 27°C when reared in medfly, as similarly determined by Lui et al (2012); range that was also similar to those observed when reared on A. suspensa (Lawrence et al 1976) or when reared in B. invadens (Appiah et al 2013). But temperature is not the only abiotic factor that can affect D. longicaudata parasitic activity.…”

<I>Copitarsia decolora</I> (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Larvae Escaping from Discarded Asparagus: Data in Support of a Pathway Risk Analysis

“…and Carpophilus spp., which were often quite abundant. Predators and parasitoids detected in the compost included species known to feed on dipteran larvae, such as a macrochelid mite, Glyptholaspis fimicola (Sellnick) (Krantz 1998) and a rove beetle, Belonuchus pallidus Casey (Frank 2004); plus several species which have been documented to attack A. suspensa larvae and pupae, including a parasitoid wasp, Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) (Lawrence et al 1976), the ringlegged earwig, Euborellia annulipes (Lucas) (Hennessey 1997), and the red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hennessey 1997). Predation by ants has been shown to be an important biotic mortality factor for Anastrepha larvae during the wandering prepupal stage (Aluja et al 2005).…”

The biochemical and physiological effects of insect hosts on the development and ecology of their insect parasites: An overview

“…In contrast, fourth instar Q m n t r i u dispar (Lymantriidae) larvae support faster development and produce more progeny of Glyptupunteles flavicoxis (Braconidae) than do younger host instars [14]. The larval-pupal parasite Biosteres longicuudutus (Braconidae) produces more offspring when eggs are laid in early third instar Anastrepka suspensu (Tephritidae) larvae than in wandering larval hosts [15]. Furthermore, approximately 50% of B. longicuudutus eggs die in wandering hosts [15].…”

“…The larval-pupal parasite Biosteres longicuudutus (Braconidae) produces more offspring when eggs are laid in early third instar Anastrepka suspensu (Tephritidae) larvae than in wandering larval hosts [15]. Furthermore, approximately 50% of B. longicuudutus eggs die in wandering hosts [15]. Some pupal parasites like Nusoniu vitripennis (Pteromalidae) develop more successfully and oviposit preferentially in 24-h-old Muscu dornestica (Muscidae) puparia than in younger puparia [S].…”