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View article: Naturally occurring parasitoids of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and other drosophilids in California fruit regions
Naturally occurring parasitoids of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and other drosophilids in California fruit regions Open
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) has become a damaging economic pest of small fruits in the invaded range in the Americas, Europe, and North Africa. This study surveyed naturally occurring parasitoids of D. suzukii a…
View article: Aprostocetus nitens (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an Ectoparasitoid Proposed for Biological Control of the Destructive Erythrina Gall Wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae, in Hawaiʻi
Aprostocetus nitens (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), an Ectoparasitoid Proposed for Biological Control of the Destructive Erythrina Gall Wasp, Quadrastichus erythrinae, in Hawaiʻi Open
Aprostocetus nitens Prinsloo & Kelly (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) was identified as one of four hymenopteran ectoparasitoids utilizing three erythrina gall wasps, Quadrastichus bardus, Q. erythrinae, and Q. gallicola) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae…
View article: Potential interactions of larval and pupal drosophila parasitoids and their implications for biological control of Drosophila suzukii
Potential interactions of larval and pupal drosophila parasitoids and their implications for biological control of Drosophila suzukii Open
The parasitoid guilds attacking Drosophila spp. consist primarily of larval and pupal parasitoids. Most larval parasitoids are koinobiont and do not kill their hosts until they form pupae within puparia. Thus, a host parasitized by a larva…
View article: Predation efficiency of praying mantises as important natural enemies of spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)
Predation efficiency of praying mantises as important natural enemies of spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) Open
The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula (White) (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae) has emerged as a globally important invasive insect pest, causing extensive damage to tree fruits, nursery stocks and forests in its invasive ranges. Praying mantis…
View article: Compatibility of released and adventive populations of Ganaspis kimorum Buffington, 2024, (Cynipoidea, Figitidae), parasitoid of the spotted-wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931)
Compatibility of released and adventive populations of Ganaspis kimorum Buffington, 2024, (Cynipoidea, Figitidae), parasitoid of the spotted-wing drosophila Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) Open
Taxonomic and host associations have been closely studied within the Ganaspis brasiliensis (Ihering, 1905) (Hymenoptera, Figitidae) complex as parasitoids of the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931) (Diptera, Droso…
View article: A review of non-microbial biological control strategies against the Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)
A review of non-microbial biological control strategies against the Asian longhorned beetle (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) Open
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky), is a polyphagous woodboring beetle that infests and damages hardwood host trees in Asia, Europe, and North America. Native to China and the Korean peninsula, ALB is…
View article: Assessing native parasitoids of the invasive pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Southeastern USA
Assessing native parasitoids of the invasive pest <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in the Southeastern USA Open
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), commonly known as spotted-wing Drosophila (SWD), is an invasive insect pest threatening the economy of many small fruit farms in the Americas and Europe. Biological control using par…
View article: Trissolcus comperei, a newly-reported egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys from China
Trissolcus comperei, a newly-reported egg parasitoid of Halyomorpha halys from China Open
Native to Asia, the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys (Stål) has become a serious invasive pest in North America and Europe. BMSB has an extremely wide host range in both its native and invaded ranges, and can cause seve…
View article: Compatibility of Bioinsecticides with Parasitoids for Enhanced Integrated Pest Management of Drosophila suzukii and Tuta absoluta
Compatibility of Bioinsecticides with Parasitoids for Enhanced Integrated Pest Management of Drosophila suzukii and Tuta absoluta Open
Drosophila suzukii and Tuta absoluta are successful biological invaders of agroecosystems. Their integrated pest management (IPM) programs involve the release and/or conservation of natural enemies. Among these, Ganaspis kimorum is a major…
View article: Description of a new species of the genus Atanycolus Foerster (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitizing Lamprodila nobilissima bellula (Lewis) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in China
Description of a new species of the genus Atanycolus Foerster (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitizing Lamprodila nobilissima bellula (Lewis) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) in China Open
Atanycolus yangi sp. nov. (Hymenoptera, Braconidae), a new species parasitizing the flatheaded wood borer, Lamprodila nobilissima bellula (Lewis) (Coleoptera: Buprestidae), is described. Lamprodila nobilissima bellula is a serious wood bor…
View article: Widespread establishment of adventive populations of Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera, Figitidae) in North America and development of a multiplex PCR assay to identify key parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera, Drosophilidae)
Widespread establishment of adventive populations of Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera, Figitidae) in North America and development of a multiplex PCR assay to identify key parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera, Drosophilidae) Open
In recent years, there has been an increase in the adventive establishment and spread of parasitoid wasps outside of their native range. However, lack of taxonomic tools can hinder the efficient screening of field-collected samples to docu…
View article: Genome divergence and reproductive incompatibility among populations of <i>Ganaspis</i> near <i>brasiliensis</i>
Genome divergence and reproductive incompatibility among populations of <i>Ganaspis</i> near <i>brasiliensis</i> Open
During the last decade, the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, has spread from eastern Asia to the Americas, Europe, and Africa. This fly attacks many species of cultivated and wild fruits with soft, thin skins, where its serrate…
View article: The Population Dynamics and Parasitism Rates of Ceratitis capitata, Anastrepha fraterculus, and Drosophila suzukii in Non-Crop Hosts: Implications for the Management of Pest Fruit Flies
The Population Dynamics and Parasitism Rates of Ceratitis capitata, Anastrepha fraterculus, and Drosophila suzukii in Non-Crop Hosts: Implications for the Management of Pest Fruit Flies Open
Understanding the seasonal dynamics inherent to non-crop host–fruit fly–parasitoid interactions is vitally important for implementing eco-friendly pest control strategies. This study assessed the abundance and seasonal infestation levels o…
View article: <i>Ganaspis kimorum</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae), a promising parasitoid for biological control of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
<i>Ganaspis kimorum</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae), a promising parasitoid for biological control of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Open
Ganaspis Foerster includes several cryptic species that are important larval parasitoids of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura), spotted-wing drosophila (SWD). Drosophila suzukii, native to Asia, was first discovered in 2008 i…
View article: Exploration for native parasitoids of Asian longhorned beetle in China as prospective biological control agents
Exploration for native parasitoids of Asian longhorned beetle in China as prospective biological control agents Open
Native to China and the Korean Peninsula, the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) is a high‐risk invasive pest of hardwood trees. To explore the potential of biological control of…
View article: Medfly Population Suppression through Augmentative Release of an Introduced Parasitoid in an Irrigated Multi-Fruit Orchard of Central–Western Argentina
Medfly Population Suppression through Augmentative Release of an Introduced Parasitoid in an Irrigated Multi-Fruit Orchard of Central–Western Argentina Open
Biological control through the augmentative release of parasitoids is an important complementary tool that may be incorporated into other strategies for the eradication/eco-friendly control of pest fruit flies. However, not much informatio…
View article: Exploration for Asian longhorned beetle parasitoids in Korea using an improved sentinel log trap
Exploration for Asian longhorned beetle parasitoids in Korea using an improved sentinel log trap Open
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), is a destructive invasive woodboring insect pest, and efforts are being made to find parasitoids for ALB biological control. Through a fo…
View article: Discrimination Abilities and Parasitism Success of Pupal Parasitoids Towards Spotted-Wing Drosophila Pupae Previously Parasitized by the Larval Parasitoid <i>Ganaspis brasiliensis</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae)
Discrimination Abilities and Parasitism Success of Pupal Parasitoids Towards Spotted-Wing Drosophila Pupae Previously Parasitized by the Larval Parasitoid <i>Ganaspis brasiliensis</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) Open
Pachycrepoideus vindemiae (Rondani) (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) and Trichopria drosophilae (Perkins) (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) are two cosmopolitan and generalist pupal parasitoids that are among a few of the resident parasitoids in North …
View article: Methods for Rearing the Parasitoid <em>Ganaspis brasiliensis</em>, a Promising Biological Control Agent for the Invasive <em>Drosophila suzukii</em>
Methods for Rearing the Parasitoid <em>Ganaspis brasiliensis</em>, a Promising Biological Control Agent for the Invasive <em>Drosophila suzukii</em> Open
Native to East Asia, the spotted-wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), has established widely in the Americas, Europe, and parts of Africa over the last decade, becoming a devastating pest of various sof…
View article: Demography and Fitness of Anastatus japonicus Reared from Antheraea pernyi as a Biological Control Agent of Caligula japonica
Demography and Fitness of Anastatus japonicus Reared from Antheraea pernyi as a Biological Control Agent of Caligula japonica Open
Japanese giant silkworm (JGS), Caligula japonica Moore, is an emerging defoliator pest of forest and fruit trees in East Asia, causing severe economic losses. To develop a cost-effective biological control program against JGS, we used eggs…
View article: Hybridization Potential of Two Invasive Asian Longhorn Beetles
Hybridization Potential of Two Invasive Asian Longhorn Beetles Open
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB), Anoplophora glabripennis (Motschulsky) and citrus longhorned beetle (CLB), Anoplophora chinensis (Förster) (both Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae), are high-risk invasive pests that attack various healt…
View article: Population genomics of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> reveal longitudinal population structure and signals of migrations in and out of the continental United States
Population genomics of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> reveal longitudinal population structure and signals of migrations in and out of the continental United States Open
Drosophila suzukii, or spotted-wing drosophila, is now an established pest in many parts of the world, causing significant damage to numerous fruit crop industries. Native to East Asia, D. suzukii infestations started in the United States …
View article: Optimal Conditions for Diapause Survival of Aprostocetus fukutai, an Egg Parasitoid for Biological Control of Anoplophora chinensis
Optimal Conditions for Diapause Survival of Aprostocetus fukutai, an Egg Parasitoid for Biological Control of Anoplophora chinensis Open
Aprostocetus fukutai is a specialist egg parasitoid of the citrus longhorned beetle Anoplophora chinensis, a high-risk invasive pest of hardwood trees. The parasitoid overwinters as diapausing mature larvae within the host egg and emerges …
View article: DROP: Molecular voucher database for identification of <i>Drosophila</i> parasitoids
DROP: Molecular voucher database for identification of <i>Drosophila</i> parasitoids Open
Molecular identification is increasingly used to speed up biodiversity surveys and laboratory experiments. However, many groups of organisms cannot be reliably identified using standard databases such as GenBank or BOLD due to lack of sequ…