Assessment of Chestnut Gall Toughness: Implications for a Biocontrol Agent

(1) <i>Torymus sinensis</i>, the biocontrol agent of the Asian chestnut gall wasp <i>Dryocosmus kuriphilus</i>, is univoltine, but in NW Italy a small percentage of individuals exhibits a prolonged diapause, mainly as late instar larva. (2) In 2020, the diapause was investiga...

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Main Authors: Chiara Ferracini, Cristina Pogolotti, Simone Giacosa, Eleonora Vittoria Fontana, Luca Rolle, Alberto Alma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1095