Apoanagyrus lopezi
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| Apoanagyrus lopezi De Santis, 1964
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Epidinocarsis lopezi (De Santis, 1964) | |
Apoanagyrus lopezi is a species of parasitic wasp native to Central America. It is used as biological control agent against the cassava mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti).
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Large-scale deployment of this[verification needed] parasitoid was done in Africa [1] and is being attempted in Thailand in 2010.[2][3]
External links
"African wasps let loose to save cassava". Bangkok Post.
References
- ^ Parasite Rex: Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures (2001) ISBN 0-7432-0011-X
- ^ "Scientists mount a 'sting operation' in Thailand to tackle a devastating pest outbreak". Physorg.com. 2010-07-16. Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 2010-07-16.
Thailand's Department of Agriculture is expected to officially start the release of Anagyrus lopezi (the wasp's scientific name) as a form of biological control in the country's northeastern province of Khon Kaen....
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