First Report of Tetrastichus howardi (Olliff) and Chelonus formosanus Sonan as parasitoids of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), in Pakistan

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  • FAZL ULLAH
     Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), Rawalpindi – 46300 ,PK
  • ABDUL REHMAN
     Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), Rawalpindi – 46300 ,PK
  • KHALID RASHID
     Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI), Rawalpindi – 46300 ,PK
  • RAVINDRA C. JOSHI
     Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija - 3119 ,PH
  • MUHAMMAD SAEED
     University of Swabi, Anbaar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – 94640 ,PK

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https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/45293

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Biological control, Chelonus formosanus, maize, Pakistan, Spodoptera frugiperda, Tetrastichus howardi

Abstract

Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), an invasive agricultural pest, causes substantial economic losses in Pakistan. This study reports the first record of Tetrastichus howardi (Olliff) and Chelonus formosanus Sonan as natural enemies parasitising S. frugiperda within the country. Parasitoids were collected from infested maize fields and identified through morphological analysis. This discovery enhances our understanding of the natural enemy complex associated with S. frugiperda in Pakistan and provides a foundation for investigating their potential as biological control agents. These findings underscore the potential of these parasitoids as components of integrated pest management systems to diminish reliance on chemical insecticides and foster sustainable agricultural practices.

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2024-10-08

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ULLAH, F., REHMAN, A., RASHID, K., JOSHI, R. C., & SAEED, M. (2024). First Report of <i>Tetrastichus howardi</i> (Olliff) and <i>Chelonus formosanus</i> Sonan as parasitoids of fall armyworm, <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> (J.E. Smith), in Pakistan. Journal of Biological Control, 38(3), 359–362. https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/45293

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Volume 38, Issue 3, September 2024

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