EPPO Global Database

Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Congo, Democratic republic of the

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2016
References
* Mansour R, Brévault T, Chailleux A, Cherif A, Grissa-Lebdi K, Haddi K, Mohamed SA, Nofemela RS, Oke A, Sylla S, Tonnang HEZ, Zappalà L, Kenis M, Desneux N, Biondi A (2018) Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of Tuta absoluta in Africa. Entomologia Generalis 38(2), 83 - 112. https://doi.org/10.1127/entomologia/2018/0749

* Mukwa LFT, Mukendi J, Adakate FG, Bugeme DM, Kalonji-Mbuyi A, Ghimire S (2021) First report of the South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) and its damage in the Democratic Republic of Congo. BioInvasions Records 10(1), 33–44, https://doi.org/10.3391/bir.2021.10.1.05
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Botswana Present, no details view...
Lesotho Present, few occurrences view...
Mozambique Present, widespread view...
Namibia Present, no details view...
Zimbabwe Present, no details view...