Title: Studies on oviposition behaviour and larval development in species of<i>Chalarus</i>(Diptera, Pipunculidae), parasites of typhlocybine leafhoppers (Homoptera, Cicadellidae)
Abstract:Summary 1 Oviposition behaviour and larval development were studied in seven species of Chalarus. 2 Searching behaviour of female Chalarus appears to involve a large visual component. 3 Dissection dat...Summary 1 Oviposition behaviour and larval development were studied in seven species of Chalarus. 2 Searching behaviour of female Chalarus appears to involve a large visual component. 3 Dissection data suggest that female Chalarus generally select for oviposition only third, fourth and fifth instar nymphs, although earlier instars of Alebra species and Eurhadina species are also selected. 4 Superparasitism in C. fimbriatus parasitizing Alnetoidia alneti may result in approximately 20 per cent mortality of parasite progeny. 5 There is a cumulative increase in the degree of superparasitism as the season progresses. 6 Encapsulation of C. fimbriatus eggs does not appear to be in any way correlated with superparasitism. 7 Detailed descriptions are given of the egg and larval stages of Chalarus, and the pattern of larval development in Chalarus is described.Read More
Publication Year: 1980
Publication Date: 1980-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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