Trichomalopsis (Pteromalidae) prefers to sting &kill >85% host pupae instead of utilizing for oviposition, what may be the reason for this behaviour?

Trichomalopsis is a pupal parasitoid of dipterans. Its counterpart Nesolynx thymus parasitizes even upto 100% whereas the Trichomalopsis prefers to sting & kill >80% pupae instead of...

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