TWO NEW SPECIES OF OOENCYRTUS (HYMENOPTERA, ENCYRTIDAE), EGG PARASITOIDS OF THE BAGRADA BUG BAGRADA HILARIS (HEMIPTERA, PENTATOMIDAE), WITH TAXONOMIC NOTES ON OOENCYRTUS TELENOMICIDA

Two new species of Ooencyrtus (Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae), egg parasitoids of the bagrada bug Bagrada hilaris (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae), with taxonomic notes on Ooencyrtus telenomicida

In support of a biological control program in California, USA, against the bagrada bug, Bagrada hilaris (Burmeister) (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae), an invasive pest of Asian origin, colonies of two species of Ooencyrtus Ashmead (Hymenoptera, Encyrtidae) are maintained using B.hilaris eggs as host.One of them, Ooencyrtus mirus Triapitsyn & Power

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An Investigation into Components of Female Attractiveness in Couple Relationships from the Perspective of Expert Family Therapists: A Qualitative Study

Background: The escalating number of visits to family therapy centers and the increasing divorce rates indicate a profound crisis in relationship status, resulting in family discord and divorce.This study endeavored to scrutinize the elements of female attractiveness in couple relationships as perceived by family therapists with expertise in the fi

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