Aenasius arizonensis Girault 1915 (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)’in farklı sıcaklıklarda gelişme süresi, parazitleme oranı ve sabit sıcaklıkta parazitleme davranışının belirlenmesi

Aenasius arizonensis Girault, 1915 (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) is a primary parasitoid species of Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). Some biological characteristics A. at different temperatures were studied to evaluate its potential role against P. in control. Six (15, 20, 25, 30, 35±2, and 25/35±2 °C) determine the most suitable temperature for parasitism. The results showed that highest parasitism rate (79%) optimum developmental time from adult emergence (16-17 days) recorded 25 °C. Although periods shorter 30 35 °C, was lower higher temperatures. longest period lowest 20 °C.The host preference on mealybug this parasitized only solenopsis. behavior based increasing number carried out where best obtained terms during study. regression curve A.arizonensis can be classified as Holling Type II. In conclusion, study revealed an effective control agent use °C mass-rearing parasitoid.