Biocontrol introduction
Target pest: Cytisus scoparius (Fabales: Fabaceae), Scotch broom, broom
Agent introduced: Apion fuscirostre (Coleoptera: Brentidae)
Imported:
1985
Import source:
UK
Import notes:
Cameron et al. (1989) - Apion fuscirostre was imported from Britain into quarantine at Lincoln, Canterbury, in September 1985. Females did not oviposit under quarantine conditions so work with this species was suspended.
Released:
Cameron et al. (1989) - not 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.
Landcare Research (2007a). New Zealand Arthropod Collection (NZAC) Biological Control Voucher Collection. Landcare Research website [Updated 2020] https://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/tools-and-resources/collections/new-zealand-arthropod-collection-nzac/databases-and-holdings/new-t2-landing-page/
