Kauaʻi record · KCA-IA-00281
Pristomerus spinator
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About Pristomerus spinator
Pristomerus spinator was deliberately introduced to Hawaiʻi against armyworms.
Ecology and introduction history
Pristomerus spinator was deliberately introduced to Hawaiʻi against armyworms. Historical introduction records used the name Pristomerus appalachianus, now treated as a synonym. It is reported established on Kauaʻi as well as other islands. The armyworm association explains the reason for its release, but does not demonstrate that all caterpillar hosts or present-day ecological effects on Kauaʻi have been investigated.
Kauaʻi occurrence and evidence
Atlas occurrence category: Present. Purposely introduced against armyworms and reported established on Kauaʻi.
Evidence limits
The cited observations describe the evidence currently available for this account. They do not establish a complete life history or a measured current Kauaʻi population trend.
Names and classification
- Scientific name
- Pristomerus spinator
- Family
- Ichneumonidae
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Record type
- species
Kauaʻi occurrence and status
- Kauaʻi occurrence
- Present
- Origin
- Introduced — biocontrol
- Conservation status
- Not assessed
Process and seasonal context
- Seasonal description
- Pristomerus spinator was deliberately introduced to Hawaiʻi against armyworms.