We studied two species of neotropical parasitoids that occur naturally in northeastern Brazil and are associated with Liriomyza sativae (Blanchard): Opius (Gastrosema) scabriventris Nixon (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and Chrysocharis vonones (Walker) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae). We evaluated the influence of seven temperatures on the duration of the egg-adult period and on the survivorship of the im...

A deep-ocean test miner has not only coupled relationship between component systems, but also various design requirements of each system to accomplish the specified multi-tasks. To meet the multiobjectives of the complex system, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) is performed. Metamodels such as kriging model and response surface model are employed to reduce computational costs for MDO...

Liriomyza sativae and L. trifolii (Diptera: Agromyzidae) are two highly invasive species of leafmining flies, which have become established as pests of horticultural crops throughout the world. In certain regions where both species have been introduced, L. sativae has displaced L. trifolii, whereas the opposite has occurred in other regions. These opposing outcomes suggest that neither species ...

Hydrogenated cardanol derivatives were evaluated as potentially active insecticides/repellent agents against insect pests such Liriomyza sativae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) and Bemisia tabaci biotype B (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). Benzoylation, acetylation, methylation made on the hydrogenated aromatic ring to synthesize ingredients with potential insecticide action. Nuclear magnetic resonance spectra ...