The effect of choice and no-choice access on host (Aphis fabae) instars preference, in different ages and sizes of Lysiphlebus fabarum (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)

The influence of parasitoids on population dynamics is affected by host instar preference. The preference pattern of host instars is not fixed and is modified by the availability and relative abundance of host instars, intensity of defensive behaviors in a particular instar, and also maternal effect...

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Main Authors: P. Najafpour, A. Rasekh, M. Esfandiyari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Entomological Society of Iran 2016-08-01
Series:نامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران
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Online Access:https://jesi.areeo.ac.ir/article_107774_fab7f922503556a17e5485aedf76a277.pdf