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Encyrtid parasitoid

Neodusmetia sangwani

Classification

Class
Insecta

Neodusmetia sangwani is an encyrtid parasitoid from India that was used in classical biological control of the Rhodesgrass Scale, Antonina graminis (Maskell) (Pseudococcidae) which is a major pest of grasses outside of its native range in Asia. The parasitoid successfully controlled the scale infestation in Texas in the 1950s and 60s. It is considered among the most successful examples of classical biological control.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 12Netherlands · 1