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The Steely Blue Ladybird (Orcus Chalybeus) was introduced to New Zealand from Australia as a control agent against aphids which were decimating the Citrus fruit industry, as they had been hugely successful in doing the same in America. This may have been in the late 1800's and early 1900's
What else can I help you with?
What is the Maori name for the nz native bird blue duck?
Whio is the name of the Blue duck, Hymenolaimus malacorhynchus.
What does native to nz mean?
you were born in nz
When was NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust created?
NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust was created in 1980.
Are there bears in NZ?
No. NZ has only one native mammal and that is a bat. The only bears in NZ are in the zoos.
What does native to mean?
you were born in nz
What is the largest native tree NZ?
kauri
Are silver fern's native to nz?
yes, indeed it is
What do the nz native fantails eat?
most insects
Is clover a NZ native plant?
where does clover come from
Is a bat the only native animal to NZ?
yes
What makes animals native to nz?
Animals (or plants) are considered native to NZ (or whatever country) if they are not found elsewhere. That is they are natural inhabitants. Kiwi and Tuatara in NZ, Wallaby and koala in Aus, Ostrich and lion in S Africa etc.
What is the native name for NZ?
Aotearoa is the Maori name for NZ. The common translation for this is "the land of the long white cloud".
