Natural enemies consist of predators , parasitoids and pathogens . Some of the Braconids are effective parasitoids from order Hymineptera .They may play an important role in controlling pest insects .Salam and best regards .
Natural enemies: Parasitoids, predators, pathogens, micro-organism and other diverse group i.e. mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, snail and nematods. 15% natural enemies so far identified.
Braconids: Large family in Super family Ichneumonoidea used in applied biological control and natural control.
Indeed. I wondered if during your work you will do some rearing of caterpillars (hopefully some of them should be parasitised), and/or to collect parasitoids flying around caterpillars?
If you have some parasitoids (Ichneumonideae) I could be interested to have a look at them.