A sirex woodwasp (Sirex noctilio) lays eggs in the trunk of a pine tree. At the same time she also introduces a fungus that digests wood, making it easier for her larvae to bore through the wood. The sirex wasp was accidentally brought to New Zealand, and was a pest in pine plantations until parasitic wasps that target it were used to control it.
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I found a live sirex wasp in
ray treanor (not verified)
06 June 2012
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