12254 Biology of Aridelus Rufotestaceus (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Parasitoid of Southern Green Stink Bug Nymphs

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John R. Ruberson , University of Georgia
Russell J. Ottens , University of Georgia
Melissa D. Thompson , University of Georgia
The parasitic Braconid wasp Aridelus rufotestaceus was found in Georgia in 2007, where it was reared from the Southern green stink bug. This paper summarizes studies of the parasitoid to determine the basic biology, effective temperatures and most suitable host stages in the parasitoid's development and survival.