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Rearing and life history studies onBiosteres (Opius) longicaudatus [Hym.: Braconidae]

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Efficient methods were developed for rearingBiosteres (Opius) longicaudatus Ashmead, using the Caribbean fruit fly,Anastrepha suspensa (Loew), as the host. Evaluations were made of the influence upon parasite survival and reproduction of the host's diet and of CO2 and N2 anaesthesia, chilling, and aspiration as adult collection methods. Data were obtained on aspects of the life history ofB. longicaudatus.

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Des méthodes efficaces ont été mises au point pour l'élevage deBiosteres (Opius) longicaudatus (Ashm.) en utilisant comme hôte la mouche des fruits des Caraïbes,Anastrepha suspensa (Loew.). On a étudié l'influence de la nourriture de l'hôte sur la survie et la reproduction du parasite, et de l'anesthésie par CO2 et N2, du refroidissement, et de l'aspiration comme méthodes pour recueillir les adultes. Des données ont été obtenues sur certains aspects de la biologie deB. longicaudatus.

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  1. R. M. Baranowski

    Present address: Department of Entomology, University of Florida, 42604, Gainesville, Fla, U.S.A.

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  1. Insect Attractants, Behavior and Basic Biology Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service, U.S.D.A., 32604, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A.

    P. D. Greany, T. R. Ashley & R. M. Baranowski

  2. Department of Entomology, University of Florida, 42604, Gainesville, Fla, U.S.A.

    D. L. Chambers

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Greany, P.D., Ashley, T.R., Baranowski, R.M. et al. Rearing and life history studies onBiosteres (Opius) longicaudatus [Hym.: Braconidae] . Entomophaga 21, 207–215 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02371907

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