| Natural efficiency of parasitism by Billaea rhynchophorae (Blanchard) (Diptera: Tachinidae) for the control of Rhynchophorus palmarum (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). | |
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PMID: 17348142 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The occurrence of the tachinid parasitoid Billaea rhynchophorae (Blanchard) on larvae of the palm weevil Rhynchophorus palmarum (L.) was evaluated in plantations of piassava palm (Attalea funifera Mart.) and African oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacquin), in southeastern Bahia, Brazil. The monthly percentages of parasitism were evaluated during 13 months, from November 2000 to November 2001, based on the comparison between the number of parasitized and non-parasitized cocoons of R. palmarum. Mean parasitism was 40% and ranged from 50% in November 2000 to 18% in July 2001. While there is no method of mass reproduction of the parasitoid, a simple management practice is recommended, in order to preserve its beneficial effects in palm plantations. |
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Authors:
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José Inacio L Moura; Ronaldo Toma; Ricardo B Sgrillo; Jacques H C Delabie |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neotropical entomology Volume: 35 ISSN: 1519-566X ISO Abbreviation: Neotrop. Entomol. Publication Date: 2006 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-03-12 Completed Date: 2007-07-23 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101189728 Medline TA: Neotrop Entomol Country: Brazil |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 273-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Estação Experimental Lemos Maia / CEPLAC, 45690-000 Una, BA. jinacio@bitsnet.com.br |
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Animals Diptera / physiology* Pest Control, Biological / methods* Plant Diseases / parasitology* Weevils / parasitology* |
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