Anagyrus kamali and Gyranusoidea indica have no hosts
other than the Pink Mealybug in the Caribbean. The rearing of these parasites,
therefore, depends on the availability of adequate numbers of thrid instar
nymohs and adult females which they use for feeding and oviposition.
The Pink mealybug is being reared on Japanese pumpkin (Cucurbita
moschata, Chirimen variety. This pumpkin has an excellent shelf life and
is a very readily accepted host for the mealybug crawlers.
Click on the appropriate image for greater detail of the pumpkin-patch.
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