the previous record of diadegma anurum (thomson) as a parasitoid of diamondback moth, plutella xylostella (l.) (lep.: plutellidae), from iran has just been a misidentification of diadegma semiclausum (hellen).

this paper reports the occurrence of the hymenoterous parasitoid of the diamondback moth larvae in iran. one species of ichneumonidae, diadegma anurum (thomson), was collected from larvae of plutella xylostella (l.) (lep.: plutellidae). this parasitoid, which belongs to the subfamily campopleginae and tribe limneriini, is a new record for iran.

The evaluation of Apanteles plutellae Kurdj and two introduced parasites, Diadegma eucerophaga Grav and Thyraeella collaris Horstn of Plutella xylostella was carried out by first measuring the searching efficiency (in terms of area of discovery (a), the killing power (K), and other biological attributes in the laboratory, and then in the field. The laboratory results indicated that D. euceropha...

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L), is recognized as a widely distributed and serious pest of crucifers in many countries. In some countries, however, it is effectively suppressed by parasites. These are critically examined as are the various attempts to import parasites and to release them. The appraisal reveals that the parasites of P. xylostella are a valuable control component an...

The diamondback moth (DBM) (Plutella xylostella) is one of the main pests of brassicaceous crops worldwide and shows resistance against a wide range of synthetic insecticides incurring millions of dollars in control costs every year. The DBM is a prime example of the introduction of an exotic species as a consequence of globalization. In this study we analyzed the genetic population structure o...

Attempts to control diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (L.) using insect parasitoids have not been entirely successful. Parasitoids which have been utilized include Diadegma species and Cotesia plutellae. A better understanding of the systematics of these Hymenoptera could lead to their more effective exploitation in biological control. Diadegma is a very large and difficult genus of lchneumo...