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Aroplectrus dimerus
((insect))

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Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Aroplectrus dimerus
Nomenclatural information about Aroplectrus dimerus is provided by ITIS.

Biocontrol (potential for use as)

Field release of Aroplectrus dimerus Lin (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) for biological control of the nettle caterpillar, Darna pallivitta (Moore) (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae), in Hawaii View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
The draft environmental assessment regarding biological control of the nettle caterpillar was prepared by the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (November 2007).

The Environmental Notice, State of Hawaii, 4/23/2008 View info about Adobe Acrobat PDF format
Notices of proposals to release biocontrol agents for invasive pests appear in Hawaii's Office of Environmental Quality Control bulletin pursuant to Section 343-3 Hawaii Revised Statutes.

In the news

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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