The effect of the pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis on the larval parasite Meteorus laeviventris, associated with Agrotis ypsilon, was studied. The biology of the parasite showed to be affected in some aspects when its host larvae were fed on a diet containing B. thuringiensis. A significant reduction in reproductive potential and longevity occurred together with retardation in development. The effect of the exotoxin (thuringiensin) on the parasite has been also demonstrated.
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