Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), light brown apple moth

Agent introduced: Meteorus sp. (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)

Imported:

1969

Import source:

Tasmania, Australia

Import notes:

Cameron et al. (1989) - parasitised E. postvittana larvae were collected in Tasmania in 1967 and 1969 and imported into quarantine at Nelson. No Meteorus sp. emerged in 1967, four emerged in 1969.

Released:

Cameron et al. (1989) - not released.

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.