Habrobracon hebetor (parasitoid)
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Habrobracon hebetor (parasitoid) (Say)
is a widespread, gregarious ectoparasitoid of pyralids and other Lepidoptera in warmer regions.
Its is commercially produced, e.g. against stored-product pests like Plodia interpunctella. The adults are about 4 mm long, with a variable coloration: yellowish-brown with black marks until completely black. The life cycle from egg to mature adult lasts about 2 weeks. More than 10 generations per year may develop under suitable conditions.
Synonyms:
Bracon hebetor
Microbracon hebetor
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| • Deutsch: | Mehlmottenschlupfwespe |
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The literature database currently contains 120 publications for this beneficial. (See box above on left.)
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