Biology:Zeuxidiplosis

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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

  1. 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. 
  2. Syrett, Pauline (1997). "Biological control of St. John's wort in New Zealand". Plant Protection Quarterly 12 (2): 88–90. 

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