Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) Hypena laceratalis as a biocontrol agent
for Lantana camara in Hawaii


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Information and references regarding Hypena laceratalis as a biocontrol agent for Lantana camara in Hawaii are provided here. For further information, contact webmaster@hear.org.


Status of Hypena laceratalis as a biocontrol agent for Lantana camara 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. (info from http://www.hear.org/bibliography/references/9497_broughton_2000/; info as of 2000)

References for Hypena laceratalis as a biocontrol agent for Lantana camara in Hawaii

Review and evaluation of Lantana biocontrol programs
Broughton, Sonya. 2000. Review and evaluation of Lantana biocontrol programs. Biological Control Volume 17, Issue 3, March 2000, pp. 272-286. (http://www.hear.org/bibliography/references/9497_broughton_2000/)


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