Aphelinus mali (Haldemann)
Taxonomic position |
Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea: Aphelinidae |
Year of introduction |
1930, 1936-37 |
Source |
United States of America, via UK |
Target pest |
Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann) |
Crop |
Apple |
Present status |
Established, providing substantial control |
References 1. Rao, V.P., Ghani, AM., Sankaran, T. and Mathur, K.C. 1971. A review of the biological control of insects and other pests in South East Asia and the Pacific region. Commonwealth Institute of Biological Control Technical Communication (6), 149 p., CAB, Slough, UK. 2. Thompson, W.R. 1930. The Biological Control of Insect and Plant Pests, London. Empire Marketing Board, 124 p. |