New records of plant pests in New Zealand

Abstract

Three insect pests [Coccus elongatus (Signoret), Aleyrodes proletella (L.) and Prays nephelomima Meyr.] and 2 mites [Tarsonemus waitei Banks and Phyllocoptruta oleivora (Ashmead)] are recorded from New Zealand for the 1st time. In addition pests are recorded from 12 new host plants. A mealworm (Alphitobius diaperinus (Panz.)) is recorded as attacking polystyrene insulation, and the range of known occurrence of the Australian soldierfly [Inopus rubriceps (Macq.)] is extended northward to Kaikohe.