Aroplectrus dimerus
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Aroplectrus dimerus
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A message from Dr. David Duffy, Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), University of Hawaii (posted 05 November 2012): Because of a lack of funds, HEAR (www.hear.org) may close as soon as December 15, although there may be enough funds to extend it until February 15. This will mean several things. The web site will be placed on a new server although it is not clear who will pay for the server or for transitioning the site. HEAR data will not be updated. The Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) (http://www.hear.org/pier/abtproj.htm) site will also become frozen, as will numerous books, reports and papers (http://www.hear.org/). As software evolves we will likely lose the ability to access the data. The various list servers will need new owners, otherwise moderated lists will cease to function altogether, while other lists will not be able to add or delete members. The photo collection (http://www.hear.org/starr/images/?o=plants) will remain accessible, but only through a third party site that will charge for access. I should point out that we have already lost the original homes of both the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) and Pacific Ecosystems at Risk (PIER) although they have found temporary refuges. Together with HEAR, they represent the corporate memory both here in Hawaii and across the Pacific of efforts to sustain our natural ecosystems and agriculture against problems caused by species alien to the islands. HEAR also serves as the glue that holds the community together, providing information and facilitating communication. I just hope hindsight is kind to this decision.
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Wasp released to help fight stinging caerpillar
Hawaii state agriculture officials released a predatory stingless wasp (Aroplectrus dimerus) from Taiwan to control the stinging caterpillar (video and news article, Big Island Video News, 6/17/2010).
Field release of Aroplectrus dimerus Lin (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) for biological control of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), in Hawaii
The Draft Environmental Assessment on the release of a biocontrol agent against the nettle caterpillar was prepared by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Plant Quarantine Branch (2007).
Annual report for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture for FY2008
The annual report for the Hawaii Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2008 includes information on--among other things--new pest detections and identification, and projects of the branch's Biological Control and Chemical/Mechanical (CM) Sections.
Field release of Aroplectrus dimerus Lin (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) for biological control of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), in Hawaii
The draft environmental assessment regarding biological control of the nettle caterpillar was prepared by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (November 2007).
Aroplectrus dimerus information (biocontrol in Hawaii) from HEAR.org
Information about Aroplectrus dimerus as it is relevant to biocontrol (biological control) efforts in Hawaii is provided by the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR).
Bugs readied for eco-battle
The erythrina gall wasp, nettle caterpillar, and Madagascar fireweed are Hawaii pests that may be combatted by biocontrol agents if Hawaii receives federal approval for their release (Honolulu Advertiser, 5/11/2008).
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