Publication Type
Journal Article
Journal Name
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science
Publication Date
12-1-2005
Abstract
Cotesia flavipes Cameron (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) was introduced in Uganda in 1998 for the biological control of the old association cereal stemborer Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae). However there is little information on whether this parasitoid will attack new association Lepidoptera, which in turn may have implications on its efficacy on Ch. partellus. This study investigated the incidence of introduced Co. flavipes on Ch. partellus, and new association lepidopteran species and associated effects on its efficacy. Parasitism levels for Co. flavipes in several locations varied between 13.7-34.8% and 1.5-18.8% on Ch. partellus and new association hosts, respectively. Implications for biological control of stemborers in Uganda are discussed. © ICIPE 2005.
Keywords
Biological control, Chilo partellus, Cotesia flavipes, New association Lepidoptera, Stemborers
Recommended Citation
Rwomushana, I., Kyamanywa, S., Ngi-Song, A., & Omwega, C. (2005). Incidence of larval and pupal parasitoids of Lepidoptera in Uganda with special reference to new associations. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 25 (4), 274-280. https://doi.org/10.1079/IJT200587