Exploring the Biology of Quasi-Social Idiobiont Parasitoids in the Genus <i>Sclerodermus</i> (Hymenoptera: Bethylidae)

Species in the genus <i>Sclerodermus</i> are among the most socially complex parasitoids, unlike most parasitoids, which are solitary and do not provide care after laying eggs. In <i>Sclerodermus</i>, groups of females paralyse their host, lay eggs on it, and work together to...

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Main Authors: Serena Malabusini, Daniela Lupi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/11/880
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