Biocontrol introduction
Target pest: Dasineura pyri (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae), pear leafcurling midge
Agent introduced: Torymus chloromerus (Hymenoptera: Torymidae)
Imported: 1925
Import source: France
Released: No record
Release details: 1 T. chloromerus was imported to New Zealand. Unlikely it was 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.