Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)
Distribution details in Saudi Arabia
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2011: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/076) : sporadic infestations of T. absoluta have been detected in different parts of the country, in tomato crops in Tabuk (northwest of the country near Jordan), in tomato and potato crops in the northern region of Hail, and also in farms close to Medina (Al-Medina Al-Mounawara).
* Almatni W (2010) Tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta invades East Mediterranean countries. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter no. 50, p 29.
* Anon. (2010) Tuta absoluta reaches Saudi Arabia. Tuta absoluta Information Network. http://www.tutaabsoluta.com/agrinewsfull.php?news=227&lang=en.
------- Tabuk, Hail and Al-Medina Al-mounawara.
* Anon. (2010) Tuta absoluta reaches Saudi Arabia. Tuta absoluta Information Network. http://www.tutaabsoluta.com/agrinewsfull.php?news=227&lang=en.
------- Tabuk, Hail and Al-Medina Al-mounawara.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Jordan | Present, widespread | ||
| Kuwait | Absent, unreliable record | ||
| Qatar | Present, few occurrences | ||
| United Arab Emirates | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Yemen | Present, restricted distribution |