Natural enemies of Tuta absoluta in the Mediterranean basin, Europe and South America

• Published in: Biocontrol science and technology Vol. 29; no. 6; pp. 578 - 609
• Main Authors: Ferracini, Chiara, Bueno, Vanda H. P., Dindo, Maria Luisa, Ingegno, Barbara L., Luna, María G., Salas Gervassio, Nadia G., Sánchez, Norma E., Siscaro, Gaetano, van Lenteren, Joop C., Zappalà, Lucia, Tavella, Luciana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Taylor & Francis 03.06.2019; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: augmentative biological control; Biological control; conservation biological control; Insecticides; invasive pest; Natural enemies; natural enemy; Parasitoids; Pest control; Pests; Predators; Tomato leafminer; Tomatoes; Tuta absoluta; South America; Europe; Mediterranean Area

The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) represents a global threat to commercial tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production, both in open field and greenhouse. Native to South America, it spread over the Mediterranean Basin, Europe, Africa and part of Asia in only 12...