GIROD , Pierre

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The recent and rapid invasion of Europe and North-America by Drosophila suzukii has generated numerous laboratory and field studies since this fly species is an agricultural pest that causes economical losses by laying eggs and developing in ripening fruits, but also because of its relatedness with the model species Drosophila melanogaster...

Abstract Uncertainty about the taxonomic status and the specificity of a species commonly prevent its consideration as a candidate for biological control of pest organisms. Here we use a combination of molecular analysis and crossing experiments to gather evidence that the parasitoid wasp Ganaspis brasiliensis , a candidate for biological...

Drosophila suzukii is an invasive fly of East Asian origin that has become a serious fruit pest worldwide. Classical biological control through the introduction of parasitoids from Asia could help reduce populations of D. suzukii in invaded regions. Little is known about the native parasitoids of the fly in Asia. Therefore, surveys for larval...