Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites: Microplitis plutellae

Rearing Diadegma, Cotesia and Microplitis
Rearing of Diamondback Moth Parasites

*Microplitis plutellae*
	Microplitis pupae are smaller and dark brown, whereas DBM pupae are larger, light brown, and covered loosely with a silken cocoon.
	After about 2 weeks, parasite adults will begin to emerge from pupae. Microplitis adults are slightly smaller than those of Cotesia. Besides Diadegma, Cotesia and Microplitis, there are two other species of parasites, namely Oozymus and Diadromus. Let's look at the special requirements for rearing these species ...