Vedalia beetle
Over the winter of 1888-1889 a lady beetle called vedalia beetle was introduced into California from Australia to combat cottony cushion scale, Icerya purchasi - also an introduced species.
Also known as: Rodolia cardinalis; cardinal ladybird
- Term type: Biological Control Agent
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Novius cardinalis
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References
HESTIA Glossary