EPPO Global Database

Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Libya

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2009
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/076) : it was declared by Lybian researchers in July 2009 that T. absoluta was captured in pheromone traps in 2 locations (near Tunisia and Benghazi).
References
* INTERNET (last accessed April 2011)
Tuta absoluta – Information Network. www.tutaabsoluta.com

* Harizanova, V.; Stoeva, A.; Mohamedova, M. (2009) Agricultural Science and Technology 1 (3), 95-98.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Algeria Present, restricted distribution view...
Egypt Present, widespread view...
Niger Present, restricted distribution view...
Sudan Present, no details view...
Tunisia Present, widespread view...