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Notes: [(Entomoloji dernegi yayinlari; no. 7). Conference held 25-28 Ocak 1994. E.Ü. Ziraat Fakültesi, Bitki Koruma Bölümü, Izmir, Turkey.] Storage of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri, Nephus includens, Leptomastix dactylopii and Leptomastidea abnormis was studied at 7, 15 and 25 deg C and 70% RH. Adults of C. montrouzieri and N. includens could be stored for longer periods at 15 than at 7 deg C. The presence of prey during storage had a positive effect on longevity. Adults of Leptomastix dactylopii and Leptomastidea abnormis could also be stored for longer at 15 than at 7 or 25 deg C.