EPPO Global Database

Brontispa longissima(BRONLO)

Distribution details in Maldives

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2004: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1999
Comments
Suspected to have been introduced around 1999. Present on several islands: Ariyadhoo, Dhidhdhoo, Dhidhoofinolu, Dhiffushi, Dhigurah, Fenfushi, Maamigili, Nalaguraidhoo, Tholhufushi.
References
* FAO (2004) Report of the expert consultation on coconut beetle outbreak in APPPC member countries (Bangkok, TH, 2004-10-26/27), 34 pp.