Biocontrol introduction
Target pest: Epiphyas postvittana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), light brown apple moth
Agent introduced: Diadegma sp. (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
Imported:
1967, 1969
Import source:
Australia
Import notes:
Cameron et al. (1989) - parasitised E. postvittana larvae were collected in eastern Australia and Tasmania in 1967 and 1969 and imported into quarantine at Nelson. Two Diadegma sp. emerged in 1967; 340 emerged in 1969, of which 250 were directly released.
Released:
1969
Release details:
Cameron et al. (1989) - in 1969, 250 adults were released into field cages at Nelson.
Establishment:
Cameron et al. (1989) - there is no evidence that Diadegma sp. has established.
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.