新西兰面临入侵敌军蠕虫的威胁,有可能损失高达50%的玉米作物。 New Zealand faces threat from invading fall army worm, risking up to 50% maize crop loss.

新西兰正面临来自草地贪夜蛾的重大威胁，这是一种来自澳大利亚的入侵性害虫，本季可能产生多达四代，主要在远北地区。 New Zealand is facing a significant threat from the fall army worm, an invasive pest from Australia, which could produce up to four generations this season, mainly in the Far North. 害虫在温暖的天气中生长,可造成玉米作物产量损失高达50%。 The pest, which thrives in warm weather, can cause up to 50% loss in maize crop production. 新西兰政府和研究人员正在探索生物控制办法,如寄生虫黄蜂来管理虫害。 The New Zealand government and researchers are exploring biological controls like parasitic wasps to manage the infestations.