Work

The Role of Learning in the Ecology of Diachasmimorpha kraussii (Fullaway) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Opiinae), and Implications for Tephritid Pest Management

Year: 2018

Type: dissertation

Abstract: Fruit flies are serious pests of fruit around the world, as their maggots destroy fruit by feeding within them. An important non-pesticide control option for fruit flies is the use of natural enemies. This study investigated the role of memory and learning in the host searching behaviour of one such natural enemy, the small wasp, Diachasmimorpha kraussii. This wasp is native to Australia and attacks our most serious fruit fly pest, the Queensland Fruit Fly. This research studied fundamental insect behaviour, but produced specific recommendations for the more effective use of Diachasmimorpha kraussii for sustainable pest management.

Source: Queensland University of Technology

DOI: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.116351

Author: Aead M Abdelnabi Muhmed

Institution: Queensland University of Technology

Language: English

Topic: Insect behavior and control techniques

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: Queensland University of Technology, Institute for Future Environments, Queensland University of Technology

OpenAlex ID: W2805982008

Cites: 272

Cited by:

Related to: 10