Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids: From Theoretical Approaches to Field Applications
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Written by a team of leading international specialists, Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids examines the optimal behaviors that parasitoids exhibit in order to maximize long term offspring production. It is an essential reference for research scientists and students studying these fascinating insects or for anyone involved in using parasitoids in biological control programs. Reviews topical issues, including cutting edge research on parasitoid decision making and the implications for biological controlExplores applications in other fields, provides information on the latest research methods, and includes helpful case studies and statistical toolsCreates a deeper understanding of the link between behavioural strategies and host mortality, resulting in more efficient selective pest management programs “Overall, this is a fascinating volume that provides a significant contribution to the literature on parasitoid insects. It goes a long way toward providing insights into numerous aspects of parasitoid behavior and will stimulate a diversity of future projects, something that should be the goal of any such text. I highly recommend Wajnberg et al. for all of those working on the biology or evolution of parasitoids.” Palaios 2009Content: Chapter 1 Optimal Foraging Behavior and Efficient Biological Control Methods (pages 1–30): Nick J. Mills and Eric WajnbergChapter 2 Parasitoid Fitness: From a Simple Idea to an Intricate Concept (pages 31–50): Minus van Baalen and Lia HemerikChapter 3 Parasitoid Foraging and Oviposition Behavior in the Field (pages 52–70): George E. Heimpel and Jerome CasasChapter 4 Behavior Influences Whether Intra?Guild Predation Disrupts Herbivore Suppression by Parasitoids (pages 71–91): William E. Snyder and Anthony R. IvesChapter 5 Chemical and Behavioral Ecology in Insect Parasitoids: How to Behave Optimally in a Complex Odorous Environment (pages 92–112): Monika Hilker and Jeremy McNeilChapter 6 Parasitoid and Host Nutritional Physiology in Behavioral Ecology (pages 113–128): Michael R. Strand and Jerome CasasChapter 7 Food?Searching in Parasitoids: The Dilemma of Choosing between ‘Immediate’ or Future Fitness Gains (pages 129–171): Carlos Bernstein and Mark JervisChapter 8 Information Acquisition, Information Processing, and Patch Time Allocation in Insect Parasitoids (pages 172–192): Jacques J.M. van Alphen and Carlos BernsteinChapter 9 Competition and Asymmetric Wars of Attrition in Insect Parasitoids (pages 193–211): Patsy Haccou and Jacques J.M. van AlphenChapter 10 Risk Assessment and Host Exploitation Strategies in Insect Parasitoids (pages 211–227): Luc?Alain Giraldeau and Guy BoivinChapter 11 Multitrophic Interactions and Parasitoid Behavioral Ecology (pages 229–252): Louise E.M. Vet and H. Charles J. GodfrayChapter 12 Parasitoid Sex Ratios and Biological Control (pages 253–291): Paul J. Ode and Ian C.W. HardyChapter 13 Linking Foraging and Dynamics (pages 292–314): Michael B. Bonsall and Carlos BernsteinChapter 14 Linking Behavioral Ecology to the Study of Host Resistance and Parasitoid Counter?Resistance (pages 315–334): Alex R. Kraaijeveld and H. Charles J. GodfrayChapter 15 State?Dependent Problems for Parasitoids: Case Studies and Solutions (pages 335–356): Bernard Roitberg and Pierre BernhardChapter 16 A Bayesian Approach to Optimal Foraging in Parasitoids (pages 357–383): Jean?Sebastien Pierre and Richard F. GreenChapter 17 Finding Optimal Behaviors with Genetic Algorithms (pages 384–401): Thomas S. Hoffmeister and Eric WajnbergChapter 18 Statistical Tools for Analyzing Data on Behavioral Ecology of Insect Parasitoids (pages 402–429): Eric Wajnberg and Patsy Haccou
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