The effect of the quality and size of host aphid species on the biological characteristics of Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Aphidiinae)
A suitable host provides, at least, the minimum nutritional and physiological conditions for the development of the immature stages of a parasitoid. Host quality may influence the developmental time, mortality rate, longevity and fecundity of parasitoids. This work evaluates the suitability and qual...
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| Language: | English |
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Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science
2008-07-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Entomology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-200803-0018_The_effect_of_the_quality_and_size_of_host_aphid_species_on_the_biological_characteristics_of_Aphidius_colemani.php |