@article{fdi:010049240,
  title = {{T}he {D}iachasmimorpha longicaudata complex : reproductive isolation and geometric patterns of the wing},
  author = {{K}itthawee, {S}. and {D}ujardin, {J}ean-{P}ierre},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{D}iachasmimorpha longicaudata is an endoparasitoid of {T}ephritid fruit fly larvae and is regarded as an important biocontrol agent. {H}owever, it is likely that under this specific name several biological species may be contained, the correct identification of which is essential for effective use in control programs. {I}n this paper, three populations ({DLA}, {DLB} and {DLBB}) of {D}. longicaudata designated according to geography and/or natural hosts were reared in the same laboratory. {T}hey were tested for reproductive compatibility and characterized by morphometric analyzes. {F}orced-contact mating technique showed either complete lack of inter-population reproductive compatibility or the production of rare, sterile female offspring. {T}he three populations, indistinguishable on the basis of morphological characters alone, were readily identified by the geometry of the wing. {R}esults strongly suggest that the {DLA}, {DLB} and {DLBB} are distinct biological species, and highlight the usefulness of wing geometry to distinguish them.},
  keywords = {{D}iachasmimorpha longicaudata ; {T}hailand ; {C}ryptic species ; {C}rossing experiments ; {M}orphometrics},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{B}iological {C}ontrol},
  volume = {51},
  numero = {1},
  pages = {191--197},
  ISSN = {1049-9644},
  year = {2009},
  DOI = {10.1016/j.biocontrol.2009.06.011},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010049240},
}