Apanteles glomeratus
insect
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Apanteles glomeratus is a species of small wasp belonging to the genus Apanteles within the family Braconidae. These wasps are parasitoids, meaning their larvae feed and develop on or within other arthropods. Specifically, Apanteles glomeratus parasitizes the larvae of certain destructive caterpillars, such as those of the cabbage butterfly and cabbage looper, which are significant agricultural pests. This parasitic relationship makes Apanteles glomeratus valuable for the biological control of these insect pests.12
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