Records concerning biological control of insect pests by Neuropteroidea (Insecta) in New Zealand
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Lists and discusses records for the period 1890-1990 concerning control of insect pests by neuropteroid predators, in 3 parts: imported Raphidoptera, snakeflies, and Neuroptera, lacewings; non-endemic neuroptera; and endemic neuroptera. reports that all of the purposeful importations of neuropteroid predators to NZ from 1890-1970 were unsuccessful, and examines the impact of self-introduced or accidentally introduced species, 3 from Australia and 1 from Europe. Discusses the possibility of non-specific predators becoming pests and causing the extinction of native insect species