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Ichneumonidae: Netelia producta Best at large The Department of Industries Queensland states: "Helicoverpa caterpillars (often called heliothis) are serious pests of many crops in Australia. A range of parasitoid and predatory insects attacks helicoverpa. Identifying and conserving these beneficial insects is fundamental to implementing pest management with a reduced reliance on chemical insecticides... Netelia producta is one of the most commonly encountered parasitoids of helicoverpa. Females lay their eggs onto caterpillars, and the hatching wasp larva feeds on its host, eventually killing it. Parasitoids such as Netelia can be important biological control agents of helicoverpa in crops. (Photo: K. Power)"

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