Advantages of diapause in Anastatus japonicus Ashmead mass production on eggs of the Chinese oak silkworm, Antheraea pernyi.

These results suggest that the induction of diapause is an applicable technique to achieve mass production of A. japonicus in long-term storage using eggs of the factitious host A. pernyi, without compromising the quality of the parasitoid. The refrigeration period of diapaused A. japonicus should not exceed six months. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.