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| Spathius galinae Belokobylskij & Strazanac 2012[1] | |
Spathius galinae is aparasitoid of theemerald ash borer. The known range ofS. galinae extends from the Russian Far East to South Korea. It is currently approved for release in some areas of North America as part of abiological control program against the emerald ash borer.[2]
Beginning in early spring, adults lay eggs on host larvae by drilling into the tree with theirovipositor to reach the larva underneath the bark. The eggs hatch and consume the host larva.S. galinae larvae and pupae develop within the host gallery and emerge in approximately 35 days. Two to three generations occur per year. Prior to winter, pre-pupae halt development to enterdiapause and overwinter within the tree.[2][3]
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