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A stochastic model of parasitism of the mexican bean beetle,Epilachna varivestis Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), in soybeans byPediobius foveolatus (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)

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  1. Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, 20810, Laurel, Maryland, USA

    Jeanne M. Aldred

  2. Department of Entomology & Economic Zoology, Clemson University, 29631, Clemson, South Carolina, USA

    Merle Shepard

  3. Department of Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University, 29631, Clemson, South Carolina, USA

    Paul T. Holmes

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Aldred, J.M., Shepard, M. & Holmes, P.T. A stochastic model of parasitism of the mexican bean beetle,Epilachna varivestis Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), in soybeans byPediobius foveolatus (Crawford) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). Res Popul Ecol 21, 286–299 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02513626

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