Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Muscina stabulans (Diptera: Muscidae), muscid flies

Agent introduced: Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) = Pachycrepoideus vindemiae

Imported: 1969

Import source: CIBC Trinidad

Released: 1969 and 1970

Release details: 55,000+ released nationwide in 1969-1970, but predominantly in northern North Island

Establishment: Not recovered.

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.