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Erythroneura elegantula · herbivory · Vitis vinifera

herbivory · effect: harmful

eats GloBI relation

Verbatim source quote

“the egg parasite Anagrus epos reduces grape leafhopper populations”
Source
Manage Insects on Your Farm: A Guide to Ecological Strategies
Authors
Altieri M.A., Nicholls C.I., Fritz M.A.
Year
2005
Publication
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Handbook Series Book 7
Page
26

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Erythroneura elegantula is a documented Vitis vinifera pest; Anagrus epos parasitoid biocontrol with refuge habitat is classic agroecology (Doutt-Nakata).”

  • entomologist · plausible

    “Grape leafhopper egg parasitism by Anagrus epos is well-established; biocontrol depends on alternate hosts in refuge plantings. Direction and roles correct.”

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