Rodolia Cardinalis (Noun)
Meaning
Native to Australia; introduced elsewhere to control scale insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The vedalia beetle, also known as Rodolia cardinalis, is native to Australia but has been introduced to other parts of the world to control scale insect populations.
- Rodolia cardinalis was first introduced to California in the late 19th century to combat the cottony cushion scale, a major pest of citrus trees.
- In its native Australia, Rodolia cardinalis is a natural predator of various scale insect species, helping to keep their populations under control.
- The introduction of Rodolia cardinalis to New Zealand has been successful in controlling the cottony cushion scale, reducing the need for pesticides.
- Rodolia cardinalis has also been introduced to South Africa, where it has established itself as a valuable biological control agent against the cottony cushion scale.