First record and parasitism of egg parasitoid Trichogramma evanescens Westwood, 1833 (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) on eggs of Chilo partellus Swinhoe, 1885 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Turkey
Abstract
Chilo partellus Swinhoe, 1885 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), which is currently found in many parts of the world, is a very damaging maize stem borer in Indian subcontinent and South and Eastern Africa. In 2014, it was recorded for the first time in Turkey. This pest is normally controlled by insecticides. Concerns of the negative effects of incessant use of insecticides have necessitated exploration of more benign and natural control methods. This study investigated the occurrence and parasitism rates of some native egg parasitoids of C. partellus. In 2018, first and second maize crops were planted in the research field of the Department of Plant Protection, Çukurova University (39º01’50.5”N, 35º21’06.7”E), in Adana, Turkey. Field was scouted once a week for parasitized egg masses. An egg parasitoid was recorded and morphologically identified as Trichogramma evanescens Westwood, 1833 (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). The egg parasitoid was recorded in August-September 2018 for the first time on C. partellus in maize (second crop) with rate of parasitism reaching 100% on 16 August. It is suggested that T. evanescens can be used for future development of biological control programs against C. partellus.
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Primary Language
English
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Research Article
Authors
Tange Denis Achırı
This is me
0000-0003-2791-6062
Türkiye
Victor Fursov
0000-0002-3318-2491
Ukraine
Ekrem Atakan
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0000-0001-7352-4815
Türkiye
Publication Date
March 1, 2020
Submission Date
July 11, 2019
Acceptance Date
October 31, 2019
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Year 2020 Volume: 44 Number: 1
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