Lantana camara as a biocontrol target in Hawaii
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Biocontrol agent: Hypena laceratalis
Status in Hawaii: The lepidopteran Hypena laceratalis--native to Australia, South Africa, and Asia--was originally released in Hawaii in 1957. The larvae of this moth affect leaves of lantana (Lantana camara), and is highly damaging to this species. Effective control of lantana in Hawaii by this agent declined by 1969, possibly due to unfavorable weather conditions or parasitism. This species is parasitized by various Hymenoptera in Hawaii and other areas. REFERENCES |
Biocontrol agent: Neogalea sunia Status in Hawaii: Neogalea sunia was originally introduced to Hawaii in 1955 from Mexico. It affects the leaves of lantana (Lantana camara), and overall is highly damaging to the plant. This species is parasitized by various Hymenoptera in Hawaii and other areas. REFERENCES |
Biocontrol agent: Plagiohammis spinipennis Status in Hawaii: The beetle Plagiohammis spinipennis was introduced to Hawaii from 1954 to 1960. It affects the stems of lantana (Lantana camara), and highly damaging to the plant. An unidentified fungus associated with the lantana on which P. spinipennis became established rendered the stem soft and spongy, and may have facilitated establishment of the agent in Hawaii. Severe damage to lantana caused by this agent was reported in Pahala, Hawaii, in 1969. Host specificity trials indicated this agent could feed on teak, sesame, and species in three other families. (IMPORTANT NOTE: because of this wide host range, a Hawaii Department of Agriculture official stated that by today's [2009] standards "we would not release it into Hawaii.") REFERENCES |
Biocontrol agent: Salbia haemorrhoidalis Status in Hawaii: Salbia haemorrhoidalis was originally released in Hawaii in 1956. This moth affects the flowers of lantana (Lantana camara) and is highly damaging to the plant. Effective control of lantana in Hawaii by the moth declined by 1969, possibly due to unfavorable weather conditions or parasitism. This species was difficult to rear in captivity. REFERENCES |
Biocontrol agent: Teleonemia scrupulosa Status in Hawaii: Teleonemia scrupulosa was introduced to Hawaii in 1902 and 1952. It is highly damaging to the leaves of lantana (Lantana camara). Its effectiveness may be reduced by its preference for certain cultivars. Host specificity trials indicated the T. scrupulosa could feed on teak, sesame, and species in three other families. (IMPORTANT NOTE: a Hawaii Department of Agriculture official stated that by today's [2009] standards "we would not release [a species with this wide host range] into Hawaii.") REFERENCES |
Biocontrol agent: Uroplata girardi Status in Hawaii: Uroplata girardi was introduced to Hawaii in 1961. It affects the leaves of lantana (Lantana camara) and has been reported as highly damaging to lantana in Hawaii and on other Pacific islands. This agent occasionally feeds on mint. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Because of lack of host specificity, this species might not have been introduced to Hawaii using today's [2009] standards.) 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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