Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Saissetia oleae (Hemiptera: Coccidae), black scale

Agent introduced: Rhyzobius forestieri (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Imported: 1899

Import source: Australia

Released: 1899

Establishment: Recovered from most areas of New Zealand

Impacts on target: Unknown

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.