Rearing Diadegma, Cotesia and Microplitis
Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites
 Cotesia plutellae

pupae comparison
 Cotesia pupae are smaller and yellowish white, whereas DBM pupae are larger, light brown, and covered loosely with a silken cocoon. 

C. plutellae
 After four to five days, parasite adults will begin to emerge from the pupae. Cotesia adults are smaller than Diadegma adults. 
 

 
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