Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Chromatomyia syngenesiae (Diptera: Agromyzidae) = Phytomyza atricornis, leaf miners

Agent introduced: Tetrastichus sp. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)

Import source: Pakistan

Released: 1970-71

Release details: Released at several sites in South Canterbury ( at least 957) and 430 at Lincoln, Canterbury.

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.