The reproductive model and development of Encarsia bimaculata in Bemisia tabaci
Author of the article:QIAN Ming-Hui1,2;REN Shun-Xiang1;,QIU Bao-Li1
Author's Workplace:1. Department of Entomology,South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642,China; 2. Department of Forestry Protection, Guangdong Forestry Research Institute, Guangzhou 510520,China
Key Words: Encarsia bimaculata; reproductive model; development; Bemisia tabaci
Abstract:The embryo development of Encarsia bimaculata was observed for the first time. Results showed that the fertilized eggs developed into primary parasitoid females, while unfertilized eggs developed into autoparasitoid males. The female, from egg to