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Notes: A study was conducted in Italy to develop a method for rearing of Aphytis melinus on its alternative host Aspidiotus nerii under laboratory conditions. Butternut gourd is suggested as the best substrate for A. nerii. Techniques for handling the substrate are outlined, as well as rearing the mother strain of A. nerii, production and collection of parasitoids.