Quality parameters of Cephalonomia stephanoderis in coffee ecosystems in Buey Arriba, Granma, Cuba
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Coffee cultivation faces significant threats from pests such as Hypothenemus hampei, whose presence seriously affects production. In Cuba, this pest was identified in 1995, particularly in Buey Arriba, Granma, where the management of Cephalonomia stephanoderis, a natural parasitoid of the coffee berry borer, was studied. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality parameters of Cephalonomia stephanoderis for its application in the coffee ecosystems of the region. Between January 2022 and January 2023, evaluations were carried out under controlled conditions, analyzing variables such as sexual index, productivity, body length, and technical effectiveness. A predominance of females over males (average 9.4:1) and a marked sexual dimorphism were observed, with females larger than males. Productivity showed variability, with peaks during harvest and low values when grain availability was limited. Regarding technical efficiency, an average of 99.87% was obtained, exceeding previous values in trials in Cuba. This highlighted the effectiveness of Cephalonomia stephanoderis in reducing the population of the coffee berry borer, confirming its potential in biological control.
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