Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Listronotus bonariensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Argentine stem weevil

Agent introduced: Anaphes atomarius (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae)

Imported:

1966-67

Import source:

Argentina

Released:

1966-67

Release details:

Cameron et al. (1989) - releases were made at Nelson, Lincoln (Canterbury) and Waikato.

Establishment:

Cameron et al. (1989) - field releases failed to establish as a result of being unable to overwinter.

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.