# Widespread establishment of adventive populations of Leptopilina japonica (Hymenoptera, Figitidae) in North America and development of a multiplex PCR assay to identify key parasitoids of Drosophila suzukii (Diptera, Drosophilidae)

*PRI Rank #18 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #18 |
| 18m citations | 27 |
| Journal | NeoBiota |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3897/neobiota.93.121219 |
| Corresponding authors | Tara D. Gariépy |
| Institution | Unknown, Unknown |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-plant-interactions-and-control/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3897/neobiota.93.121219](https://doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.93.121219)

## Topics

Leptopilina japonica · Drosophila suzukii · Ganaspis cf. brasiliensis · Leptopilina heterotoma · adventive establishment · parasitoid wasps · Biological control agent · multiplex PCR assay · species-specific molecular identification · Range expansion · intentional biological control introductions · field surveys · Figitidae · Drosophilidae · Invasive fruit pest · parasitoid spread monitoring · North America establishment · taxonomic identification tools

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