Zeuxidiplosis
| Zeuxidiplosis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Cecidomyiidae |
| Subfamily: | Cecidomyiinae |
| Genus: | Zeuxidiplosis Kieffer |
Zeuxidiplosis is a genus of gall-forming midge. The genus includes the species Zeuxidiplosis giardi which feeds on Hypericum and has been introduced into some countries as a biological control agent for St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum).[1][2]
References
- ^ Gordon, A.J.; Kluge, R.L. (October 1991). "Biological control of St. John's Wort, Hypericum perforatum (Clusiaceae), in South Africa". Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 37 (1–3): 77–90. doi:10.1016/0167-8809(91)90140-S.
- ^ Syrett, Pauline (1997). "Biological control of St. John's wort in New Zealand". Plant Protection Quarterly. 12 (2): 88–90.