Question

Trichogramma is a:

A.

Adult parasite

B.

Egg parasite

C.

Larval parasite

D.

Pupal parasite

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (B) Egg parasite
Explanation:
Trichogramma is a genus of small parasitic wasps that are widely used in biological control of insect pests. These wasps are egg parasites, meaning that the female wasp lays its eggs inside the eggs of other insect species, such as pests.
The larvae of Trichogramma hatch inside the pest egg, feeding on the pest embryo and eventually killing it.
Information Key Points:
  • They are used as biocontrol agents to control pests like lepidopteran moths.

  • The larvae of Trichogramma develop inside the eggs of pest insects, killing the pest before it can hatch.​

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