Pillai, G.B.Nair, K.R.2014-09-082014-09-081987J. Biol. Control, 1(1), 7-10, 1987http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/5502A 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.enBehaviourlife cyclemass rearingXanthopimpla sp.Biological controlOpisina arenosellaArticle