Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Scolypopa australis (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae), passionvine hopper

Agent introduced: Unidentified (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae)

Imported:

1965

Import source:

Australia

Import notes:

Cameron et al. (1989) - 240 eggs were collected near Sydney, Australia, despite heavy parasitism.These were transferred to New Zealand and reared in quarantine.

Released:

1965

Release details:

Cameron et al. (1989) - 140 larvae were released at Paihia in March 1965; later a further 60 adults were released at the same site.

Establishment:

Cameron et al. (1989) - there is evidence adults emerged in May 1965 from the larvae released in March. However, it failed to establish.

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.