Group-reared life table analysis reveals sugar supplementation improves fitness of parasitic wasp (Hymenoptera: Aphididae).

The nutritional status of the parasitic wasp Aphidius gifuensis Ashmead (Hymenoptera: Aphididae) is a critical factor affecting its physiological activities, which are key to mass reproduction and field application. In this study, we constructed an a…

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