Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) Oidaematophorus beneficus as a biocontrol agent
for Ageratina riparia in Hawaii


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Information and references regarding Oidaematophorus beneficus as a biocontrol agent for Ageratina riparia in Hawaii are provided here. For further information, contact webmaster@hear.org.


Status of Oidaematophorus beneficus as a biocontrol agent for Ageratina riparia in Hawaii

Oidaematophorus beneficus, a plume moth, was brought from Mexico and released in 1973 on a Kona ranch for control of Ageratina riparia (the so-called "Hamakua pamakani"). The moth was later released in Volcano and other areas of the Big Island. By 1975 the moth was well established, and--along with other biocontrol organisms--had significantly reduced Ageratina riparia infestations on the Big Island. (info from http://www.hear.org/books/apineh1992/pdfs/apineh1992iv1davisetal.pdf; info as of 1992)

References for Oidaematophorus beneficus as a biocontrol agent for Ageratina riparia in Hawaii

Biological Control of Lantana, Prickly Pear, and Hamakua Pamakani in Hawaii: a Review and Update
(http://www.hear.org/books/apineh1992/pdfs/apineh1992iv1davisetal.pdf)


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