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This research aims to optimise the parasitism rate of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Ceratitis capitata by studying various factors.

Optimisation of the parasitism rate of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Bioassays optimise parasitism rate in Ceratitis capitata using Diachasmimorpha longicaudata, indicating effective pest management strategies.

This research aims to optimise the parasitism rate of Diachasmimorpha longicaudata on Ceratitis capitata by studying various factors.
Conducted three bioassays to assess different exposure conditions.
Varying exposure times (30 to 480 min) were tested.
Tested different numbers (5 to 20) of second and third-instar C. capitata larvae.
Calculated parasitism rates and sex ratios of emerging parasitoids.
Third-instar C. capitata larvae grouped in units of 20 yield higher parasitism rates.
Optimal exposure time for the parasitoid to effectively parasitize is 8 hours.

Amaral et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Bioassays optimise parasitism rate in Ceratitis capitata using Diachasmimorpha longicaudata, indicating effective pest management strategies.