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Abstract
An efficient rearing methodology based on artificial diets was established for the Styloshantes spp stem borer, Caloptilia sp; the artificial diets were elaborated with host plant flowers and the results showed that the resistant ecotype (S. capitata CIAT 1019) produced shorter and deformed insects when compared with those from the susceptible ecotype (S. guianensis CIAT 136). Crosses were made with males and females from both diets and an adverse effect of the resistant ecotype on the longevity, fecundity, and fertility of the insects was obtained.
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