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Chinese Journal of Biological Control ›› 2025, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (5): 1256-1262.DOI: 10.16409/j.cnki.2095-039x.2025.11.003

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Biological Control Resources of Gynaephora spp., and Their Application Status

HAN Shunda1,2, CHEN Junjie1, CHEN Wanbin1, ZHANG Maosen1, ZHANG Lisheng1,3   

  1. 1. USDA-ARS Sino-American Biological Control Laboratory/Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China;
    2. School of Horticulture and Gardening, Tianjin Agricultural University, Tianjin 300392, China;
    3. Key Laboratory of Animal Biosafety Risk Prevention and Control (North) of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs/Shanghai Veterinary Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shanghai 200241, China
  • Received:2024-07-15 Published:2025-10-22

Abstract: Gynaephora spp. are among the most destructive pests in alpine grasslands of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, feeding predominantly on Cyperaceae and Poaceae grasses, and thereby accelerating grassland degradation and ecological deterioration. As a cornerstone of sustainable pest management, biological control plays a critical role in the integrated management of these grassland caterpillars. We provide a comprehensive review of the natural enemies and other biotic agents associated with Gynaephora spp., cataloguing 14 parasitoids, 10 predators, and 38 additional organisms with demonstrated or potential biocontrol value. Advances in the evaluation and deployment of these agents, both within China and internationally, are critically reviewed with emphasis on their efficacy. This review establishes a scientific foundation for the long-term, environment-friendly management of Gynaephora spp. through utilization of biocontrol resources.

Key words: Gynaephora spp., biological control, parasitic natural enemies, predatory natural enemies, biological control resources

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