Darna pallivitta as a biocontrol target in Hawaii
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Biocontrol agent: Aroplectrus dimerus
Status in Hawaii: The Hawaii Department of Agriculture proposed the introduction of the parasitic wasp Aroplectrus dimerus from Taiwan as a biological control agent of the nettle caterpillar after host range and specificity tests were completed. The wasp has been in colonization at the HDOA Insect Containment Facility. A draft environmental assessment was prepared in 2007 and has been submitted for approval by state and federal agencies. REFERENCES |
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| This page was created on 04 August 2009 by PT, and was last updated on 15 December 2009 by PT. |
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