Leptomastix dactylopii
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Parasitism of Planococcus citri [...] In 1967, L. dactylopii was introduced into Cyprus, where a rearing was established and subsequently 30,000 adults released (Greathead 1976). The species did not survive the winter, and therefore an additional introduction of individuals from Italy was made in 1977. Rate of parasitism by L. dactylopii increased from 9% a few months after its release to 15% in 1979 (Krambias and Kontzonis 1980).
Greathead DJ (1976) A Review of Biological Control in Western and Southern Europe. Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux Slough, UK, 182 pp.
Krambias A, Kontzonis A (1980) Establishment of Leptollmastix dactylopii (HOW.) in Cyprus. Fruits 35(12): 783-785.
Gerber E, Schaffner U (2016) Chapter 2: European insect biocontrol agents released in Europe. In: Gerber, E. & Schaffner, U. (Eds.). Review of invertebrate biological control agents introduced into Europe.CABI Switzerland, Rue des Grillons 1, CH-2800.