A review of the biology of the pincer wasps (Hymenoptera: Dryinidae)

EG Virla, G Moya‐Raygoza… - Austral …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Because of their frequency, abundance, and unique morphological and biological traits, the
Dryinidae (pincer wasps) are among the most important parasitoids of nymphs and adults of …

[HTML][HTML] Induced plant resistance and its influence on natural enemy use of plant-derived foods

IS Sobhy, GM Gurr, TH Jones - Current Opinion in Insect Science, 2024 - Elsevier
HighlightsInduced plant defenses impact the availability and quality of plant-derived foods
for natural enemies.Understanding these effects is crucial for optimizing the efficacy of …

[HTML][HTML] Flowering plants serve nutritional needs of Ascogaster quadridentata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a key parasitoid of codling moth

S Mátray, A Herz - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
The codling moth Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus, 1758)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is the major
pome fruit pest worldwide, causing direct fruit damage and significant yield losses. The egg …

Impact of Nutritional Supplements on the Fitness of the Parasitoid Binodoxys communis (Gahan)

W Hu, B Liu, S Xia, N Ma, P Wang, Y Lu - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Different nutritional supplements can differentially affect the reproductive
performance of parasitoid wasps, and selection of optimal diets can increase parasitoid …