Behavior and superparasitization of Edovum puttleri Grissell (Hym. Eulophidae), an egg parasitoid of Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) (Col. Chrysomelidae)

The present study examines some aspects of the behavior of Edovum puttleri Grissell, an Eulophidae Hymenopter, with particular reference to superparasitization i.e., the deposition by the parasitoid of more than one egg within the same host egg. Experiments were conducted by bringing one or more Edovum females in contact with a reduced number of host eggs.