First report of Tuta absoluta in Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruits severely damaged and infested by lepidopteran larvae were observed in October 2016 in a village near Bishkek. Tomato fruits were sold by growers on open markets. These initial observations triggered further surveys which were conducted in markets and tomato greenhouses. Results confirmed the presence of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae – EPPO A2 List) in several localities (Ak-Orgo, Kalys-Ordo, Kelechek-Dordoi, Kirg-Shelk, Leninskyi, Leshoz, Sokuluk). This is the first time that T. absoluta is reported from Kyrgyzstan. The authors noted that further studies are needed to determine the distribution of T. absoluta and its host plants in Kyrgyzstan.
The situation of Tuta absoluta in Kyrgyzstan can be described as follows: Present, first found in 2016 in several localities.
Sources
Esenali Uulu T, Ulusoy MR, Çalışkan AF (2017) First record of tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Kyrgyzstan. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 47(2), 10.1111/epp.12390