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   Gonipterus scutellatus (insect)
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    Details of this species in Australia
    Status: Native
    Invasiveness: Not invasive
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: CABI, 2010
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction:
    Species Notes for this Location:
    It is uncertain whether Gonipterus scutellatus is native to southwestern Australia, or if it was introduced from the east. G. scutellatus is considered a pest of Eucalyptus globulus globulus, the Tasmanian blue gum tree.
    Management Notes for this Location:
    Anaphes nitens was introduced into south-western Australia from eastern Australia, and it has shown to be a successful biological control agent. Parasitism rates have been as high as almost 100% (summer). Tachnid flies also parasitise G. scutellatus larvae.
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    Last Modified: 4/10/2010 3:21:03 p.m.
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