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September 10, 2025InsectsOpen Access

Insights into the Functional Responses of Four Neotropical-Native Parasitoids to Enhance Their Role as Biocontrol Agents Against Anastrepha fraterculus Pest Populations

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The evaluation reveals biocontrol potential of four parasitoid species against A. fraterculus, suggesting best practices for host management.

G. pelleranoi demonstrated a flexible functional response, suggesting its potential as a key biocontrol agent.
Significantly lower handling time of G. pelleranoi makes it more effective in pest control compared to others.
Attack rates among parasitoids varied, with C. haywardi and G. pelleranoi excelling at low and high host densities, respectively.
Low percentages of discarded hosts in C. haywardi and G. pelleranoi indicate efficient host utilization for A. fraterculus management.

Núñez‐Campero et al. (2025) studied this question.

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The evaluation reveals biocontrol potential of four parasitoid species against A. fraterculus, suggesting best practices for host management.