Phytophagous insects associated with quinoa crop (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) in winter and its biological controllers

The presence of main phytophagous insects and their natural enemies has been recorded in quinoa crop (Chenopodium quinoa) as well the percentage infestation parasitism La Molina, from June 21st through September 27th, 2014. Survey was performed using pitfall traps, plant organ evaluation, aerial net, mined leaves collection mid third plant. Five important species were recorded, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Prodiplosis longifila, Myzus persicae, Macrosiphum euphorbiae Frankliniella occidentalis. L. huidobrensis P. longifila most important. biological controllers due to abundance frequency Halticoptera arduine, Chrysocharis sp. A, Diglyphus A parasitoids Aphidius colemani parasitoid aphids, mainly affecting M. persicae. following predators also Chrysotus B, Blennidus peruvianus Rhinacloa pallidipes. outcomes this study will serve a basis for future research on pests, professionals who work integrated pest management crop.