Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: Gonipterus platensis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), gum tree weevil

Agent introduced: Anaphoidea nitens (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) = Anaphes nitens (Girault)

General comments:

See information in Anaphes nitens entry.

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.