The functional response ofIbalia leucospoides(Hymenoptera: Ibaliidae), a parasitoid ofSirex noctilio(Hymenoptera: Siricidae)
Authors:
- Valeria Fernández-ArhexVFValeria Fernández-Arhex
- Juan C. CorleyJCJuan C. Corley
- 1 March 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Biocontrol Science and Technology
- Vol. 15 (2) , 207-212
Abstract
We experimentally studied the functional response of the parasitoid Ibalia leucospoides on its host, Sirex noctilio. Our results show a type III functional response, which we suggest in due to a changing probability, in host encounter. We discuss its relevance to the biological control of woodwasp populations in the field.Keywords
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