Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

Agent introduced: Leucopis nigricornis (Diptera: Chamaemyiidae) = Leucopis minor Malloch

Imported: 1969, 1970

Import source: Pakistan

Released: 1970

Release details: Adult flies from imported pupae released at Lincoln

Establishment: Not established

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.