Observations on Xanthopimpla sp. (Hymenoptera:Ichneumonidae), a Pupal Parasite of Opisina arenosella Wlk. on Coconut in Kerala

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Authors

  • Biocontrol Laboratory, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Kayangulam, Krishnapuram, 690 533 ,IN
  • Biocontrol Laboratory, Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Kayangulam, Krishnapuram - 690 533 ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/1987/15375

Keywords:

Behaviour, Life Cycle, Mass Rearing, Xanthopimpla Sp., Biological Control, Opisina arenosella.

Abstract

A third species of Xanthopimpla (Xanthopimpla sp.), as a pupal parasite of the coconut caterpillar, Opisina arenosella Wlk. was observed in the coastal belt of Quilon district, Kerala. It breeds easily in the laboratory and is a high fecund species capable of producing more female progeny during its long life span. The mating and oviposition behaviour, life cycle and method of mass rearing are described.