Miller David 1930. Insects infesting Phormium. New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology 11(5): 273-283
Notes
Leaf - 3 moth species, 4 scale species. Crown of plant - Porina larvae. Seed - 1 moth species, chloropid fly breed in seed. Gum fluid - Hoverfly and a chironomid larvae.
Various predators, parasites infest leaf-frequenting species. Leaf species are most damaging. Suggests control by regulating drainage, using insect predators/parasites.
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Insects infesting Phormium
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12 June 2007
4 September 2009