EPPO Global Database

Brontispa longissima(BRONLO)

Distribution details in Thailand

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2000
Comments
Damage was first noted in Narathiwas province in 2000 (bordering Malaysia). Heavy infestation was reported in February 2004 in Southern provinces including Surat Thani (Samui Islnad and Pa-ngan Island) and Prachuap Khiri Kan.
References
* FAO (2004) Report of the expert consultation on coconut beetle outbreak in APPPC member countries (Bangkok, TH, 2004-10-26/27), 34 pp.

* Kawazu K, Sugeno W, Mochizuki A, Takano SI, Murata M, Ichiki RT, Sakamura S (2012) Age in relation to copulation, egg development, and multiple mating behavior in the coconut palm pest Brontispa longissima (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 105(5), 746-750.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Cambodia Present, no details view...
Laos Present, no details view...
Malaysia West Present, no details view...
Malaysia Present, no details view...
Myanmar Present, no details view...