Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Hemiberlesia lataniae (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), lantana scale

Agent introduced: Encarsia citrina (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae)

Imported: 1923

Import source: USA

References

Cameron PJ, Hill RL, Bain J, Thomas WP (1989). A Review of Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests and Weeds in New Zealand 1874-1987. Technical Communication No 10. CAB International Institute of Biological Control. DSIR Entomology Division. 424p.