Prospects for Biological Control of Macadamia Felted Coccid in Hawaii with Polaszek & Noyes, a New Encyrtid Wasp Native to New South Wales, Australia.

Macadamia felted coccid (MFC), (Williams) (Hemiptera: Eriococcidae), was first discovered in 2005 on the Island of Hawaii. Host plants are restricted to species, with Maiden & Betche (Proteaceae) being grown in Hawaii for nut production. Approximately 6839 hectares macadamia nuts are harvested in Hawaii with an estimated farm value of USD 48.