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Miconia on Kauai
Invasive Plants
Miconia Biocontrol a Possibility
After 30 years of study, a new butterfly may offer hope for control of miconia in Hawaii. The Hawaii State Department of Agriculture has completed a Draft Environmental Assessment for release of Eusalasia chyrsippe, the "miconia butterfly," which is native to Costa Rica and is a natural enemy of ... Read More about Miconia Biocontrol a Possibility
Managing Miconia
Posted July 25, 2016 by Rachel Smith Miconia calvescens, Velvet Tree, the Purple Plague, or Green Cancer; it has many names, is one of the worst invasive species in Hawaii, and one of the most destructive plants in tropical rainforests throughout the Pacific. While populations on Kauai remain ... Read More about Managing Miconia