The Subcolonization and Buildup of Tetrastichus Julis, (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) a Larval Parasitoid of the Cereal Leaf Beetle, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Authors

P. A. Logan, Michigan State University
F. W. Stehr, Michigan State University
R. J. Sauer, Michigan State University

Document Type

Peer-Review Article

Abstract

Following initial establishment of the parasitoid, Tetrastichus julis (Walker), at a carefully managed field nursery, releases of parasitized Oulema melanopus larvae were made by Michigan county agents at preselected sites throughout the lower peninsula during 1970-74. A follow-up recovery program during 1971-75 revealed continued dispersion and population increase for T. julis. An independent census verified the increasing rates of parasitism.

Recommended Citation

Logan, P. A.; Stehr, F. W.; and Sauer, R. J. 1976. "The Subcolonization and Buildup of Tetrastichus Julis, (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) a Larval Parasitoid of the Cereal Leaf Beetle, (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan," The Great Lakes Entomologist, vol 9 (1)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22543/0090-0222.1273
Available at: https://scholar.valpo.edu/tgle/vol9/iss1/5