EPPO Global Database

Cylas formicarius(CYLAFO)

Distribution details in Trinidad and Tobago

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2015: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: only in some areas, subject to official control (2015-11)
From CABI Pest map 278 (2004): Present, no details
Comments
Found in 2015 in 3 areas in the Caroni County. Under official control.
References
* Fennah, R. G. (1947) The insect pests of food crops in the Lesser Antilles, 46.

* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Trinidad and Tobago (TTO-09/7 2015-11-18) Report of Cylas formicarius in Trinidad and Tobago. https://www.ippc.int/index.php