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Item Observations on Xanthopimpla sp. (Hymenoptera : Ichneumonidae), a Pupal Parasite of Opisina arenosella Wlk. on Coconut in Kerala(1987) Pillai, G.B.; Nair, K.R.A third species of Xanthopimpla (Xanthopimpla sp.), as a pupal parasite of the coconut caterpillar, Opisina arenosella Wlk. was observed in the coastal belt of Quilon district, Kerala. It breeds easily in the laboratory and is a high fecund species capable of producing more female progeny during its long life span. The mating and oviposition behaviour, life cycle, and method of mass rearing are described.