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To evaluate the functional response and parasitism rates of Doryctobracon brasiliensis on Anastrepha fraterculus.

November 16, 2025Journal of Economic Entomology

Functional response and parasitism of Doryctobracon brasiliensis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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SPSônia Poncio PSPollyane Vieira da Silva AMAlexandre Molter

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Research demonstrates biological control potential of Doryctobracon brasiliensis for fruit flies in Brazil, indicating effective strategies for pest management.

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To evaluate the functional response and parasitism rates of Doryctobracon brasiliensis on Anastrepha fraterculus.
Conducted experiments to assess parasitism rates at varying larval densities
Utilized statistical analysis to interpret data and verify probability distribution
Modeled functional response of D. brasiliensis and D. longicaudata on fruit fly larvae
Parasitism rate of D. brasiliensis ranged from 82.2% to 35% depending on larval density
Identified a type II functional response indicating a saturation point in parasitism rate
D. longicaudata exhibited higher parasitism in A. fraterculus compared to C. capitata across host densities

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Poncio et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692509ffc0ce034ddc35318d https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toaf278

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Research demonstrates biological control potential of Doryctobracon brasiliensis for fruit flies in Brazil, indicating effective strategies for pest management.

Functional response and parasitism of Doryctobracon brasiliensis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Functional response and parasitism of Doryctobracon brasiliensis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) on Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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