Natural enemies ofLantana camaraL. found locally and the species introduced, established and distributed in India are reviewed. The occurrence of the natural enemies:Lantanop‐haga pusillidactyla, Ophiomyia lantanae, Teleonemia scrupulosa, Epinotia lantana, Hypenasp. (near,abyssinialis)andArchipssp.?micaceanain South India were determined in a survey. Distribution ofOctotoma scabripennisandUroplata girardifrom North to South India andE. lantanafrom South to North India is suggested. Introduction of other exotic natural enemies that have proven beneficial elsewhere, namelyCalcomyza lantanae, Neogalea esula, Plagiohammus spinipennls and Salbia haemorrhoidalisis recommended to suppress the weed.