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Summary: This research utilizes a behavioral approach to investigate the chemical cues involved in host detection by parasitoid larvae of the genus Mallophora. The study shows that two species of Mallophora rely on different cues located in different parts of the host. The research also demonstrates the role of microorganisms in producing these chemical cues and highlights the potential for competition between the parasitoid species.
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