Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), codling moth

Agent introduced: Mastrus carpocapsae (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)

Imported:

1943

Import source:

Canada

Import notes:

Cameron et al. (1989) - a consignment of M. carpocapsae (as Aenoplex carpocapsae) (54 adults, 67 larvae, 51 pupae) was imported from Canada in March 1943. By March 1944, 80 adults had been reared.

Released:

1944

Release details:

Cameron et al. (1989) - at least some of the 80 adults reared (see 'Import notes' section) were released, presumably in, or close to, Nelson.

Establishment:

Cameron et al. (1989) - no recoveries were made.

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.