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PROGRESS IN THE STUDY ON FORAGING BEHAVIOR OF MICROPLITIS WASPS *
Author(s) -
Wenxia DONG,
Zhongning ZHANG
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
insect science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1744-7917
pISSN - 1672-9609
DOI - 10.1111/j.1744-7917.2000.tb00420.x
Subject(s) - foraging , biology , hymenoptera , ecology , biological pest control , optimal foraging theory , zoology
The success of foraging behavior of Microplitis wasps is governed by many factors including semiochemicals, experience and learning, as well as physiological state, rearing method etc. This paper summarizes the progress in the study on foraging behavior of Microplitis wasps. Its application in biological control is also discussed.