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| A braconid wasp parasitizing codling moth eggs. |
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Braconids are small black, orange, or yellow wasps that prey on aphids and lepidopteran larvae, such as codling moth and leafroller. Adults are usually less than 10mm; more than 100 known species. |
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- About natural enemies (from Fruit Crop Ecology and Management)
- More about braconids (From Identifying natural enemies)
- For more monitoring information and evaluation of available pesticides:
Michigan Fruit Management Guide
- MSU Diagnostic Services for assistance in pest identification.
- MSU Fruit Crop Advisory Team Alert newsletters for current pest/crop conditions.
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| This information was developed from A Pocket Guide for IPM Scouting in Stone Fruits by David Epstein, Larry J. Gut, Alan L. Jones and Kimberly Maxson-Stein. Purchase this in a pocket-sized guide for reference in the orchard from MSU Extension (publication E-2840). |
