EPPO Bulletin (2012) 42, 260-267

M.G. Luna, N.E. Sánchez, P.C. Pereyra, E. Nieves, V. Savino, E. Luft, E. Virla and S. Speranza (2012)
Biological control of Tuta absoluta in Argentina and Italy: evaluation of indigenous insects as natural enemies
EPPO Bulletin 42 (2), 260-267
Abstract: By means of an international project, Argentinian and Italian researchers are carrying out joint research to study biological and ecological aspects of Tuta absoluta biological control. This paper lists indigenous natural enemies reported for T. absoluta, as well as the current results on T. absoluta egg and larval parasitoids in both countries. Parasitoid species that conformed to different guilds are shown to coexist in cropping conditions, and some show positive characteristics as potential biocontrol agents against T. absoluta by means of augmentative releases. Future laboratory and field evaluations of the efficacy of biological control programmes in Argentina and Italy are proposed.
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Database assignments for author(s): Stefano Speranza, María Gabriela Luna, Eduardo G. Virla

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Phthorimaea absoluta	Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	Italy
	Phthorimaea absoluta	Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	Argentina