EPPO Global Database

Bactrocera latifrons(DACULA)

Distribution details in Burundi

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2016
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2020/235) : a study conducted in 2016-2017 showed that B. latifrons is present in all agro-ecological zones of Burundi.
References
* Ndayizeye L, Nzigidahera B, Gesmallah AE (2019) Current distribution of Bactrocera latifrons Hendel in the different agro-ecological zones of Burundi. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 39, 125–130. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00013-w

* Ndayizeye L et al. (2018) Detection of Bactrocera latifrons Hendel (Diptera: Tephritidae) on African eggplant in the different agro-ecological zones of Burundi. Abstract volume 10th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance (2018-04-23/27).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Tanzania Present, widespread view...