Regulatory influence of Cotesia ruficrus on the development and nutrient metabolism of Spodoptera frugiperda

Abstract

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda is a notorious invasive pest that poses a serious threat to global agricultural production and food security. In China, Cotesia ruficrus has emerged as a promising indigenous biological control agent for controlling FAW populations. In this study, we conducted a series of comprehensive experiments to explore the effects of C. ruficrus parasitization on the development and nutrient metabolism of FAW larvae.