Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)
Distribution details in Sudan
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2019: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2010
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2010
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/076) : in June 2010, T. absoluta was observed in greenhouse tomatoes (summer production) showing severe foliar symptoms in Khartoum State. From February to April 2011, the pest was detected in tomatoes (both protected and outdoor crops), as well as in aubergine and potato crops using the pheromone traps.
* Aigbedion-Atalor PO, Hill MP, Zalucki MP, Obala F, Idriss GE, Midingoyi SK, Chidege M, Ekesi S, Abuelgasim Mohamed S (2019) The South America tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), spreads its wings in Eastern Africa: distribution and socioeconomic impacts. Journal of Economic Entomology, 112(6), 2797–2807, https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toz220.
------- map available. Spread 600 km since first report.
* Mohamed ESI, Mohamed ME, Gamiel SA (2012) First record of the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Sudan. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 42(2), 325-327.
------- Khartoum State. First report.
* Mohamed ESI, Mahmoud MEE, Elhaj MAM, Mohamed SA, Ekesi S (2015) Host plants record for tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Sudan. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 45(1), 108-111.
------- Found in Gezira, Kassala, Khartoum, Sennar, and Northern State on tomatoes and several other crops.
* Personal communication with Dr Ensaf S.I. Mohamed, Agricultural Research Corporation, Shambat Research Station Khartoum North, Sudan (2011-04).
------- map available. Spread 600 km since first report.
* Mohamed ESI, Mohamed ME, Gamiel SA (2012) First record of the tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Sudan. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 42(2), 325-327.
------- Khartoum State. First report.
* Mohamed ESI, Mahmoud MEE, Elhaj MAM, Mohamed SA, Ekesi S (2015) Host plants record for tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Sudan. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 45(1), 108-111.
------- Found in Gezira, Kassala, Khartoum, Sennar, and Northern State on tomatoes and several other crops.
* Personal communication with Dr Ensaf S.I. Mohamed, Agricultural Research Corporation, Shambat Research Station Khartoum North, Sudan (2011-04).
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Present, widespread | ||
| Ethiopia | Present, no details | ||
| Libya | Present, no details |