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The potential of Ceranisus menes (Walker) for control of western flower thrips (WFT) was evaluated in the laboratory. A method is described for rearing thrips and parasitoids, using bean pods as host plants and different Frankliniella species (schultzei, WFT) as hosts. Strains collected worldwide, differed in biology and behavior, according to their phenotypic appearance (color form) and geographical origin. Analysis of behavior showed that host acceptance is related to stage, size and movement of the host larva. As size increased, fewer were attacked and parasitized successfully. First instar WFT were preferred, and yellow strains of the wasp were more effective than brown ones. Yellow types produced more offspring but showed a larger variation in developmental time than brown types.
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Loomans, A.J.M., Murai, T., van Heest, J.P.N.F., van Lenteren, J.C. (1995). Ceranisus menes (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) for Control of Western Flower Thrips: Biology and Behavior. In: Parker, B.L., Skinner, M., Lewis, T. (eds) Thrips Biology and Management. NATO ASI Series, vol 276. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-1409-5_42
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