Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites: Diadegma semiclausum

Rearing Diadegma, Cotesia and Microplitis
Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites

*Diadegma semiclausum*
	Initially, pupae of DBM and Diadegma look alike. However, as the pupal period progresses, Diadegma pupae darken, whereas DBM pupae remain light brown. In addition, Diadegma pupae are short with a blunt abdominal end, compared to the pointed abdominal end of the slightly longer DBM pupae.
	Diadegma pupae are covered by an opaque silken web. After about a week at room temperature, parasite adults will start emerging from the pupae. These insects are 0.45 cm long.