EPPO Global Database

Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Senegal

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2012
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
In September 2012, the presence of Tuta absoluta was confirmed in Senegal.
References
* INTERNET
Virginia Tech research program confirms presence of invasive insect in Senegal by Melissa Smith (2012-09-28) . http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2012/09/092812-oired-tuta.html

* Pfeiffer DG, Muniappan R, Sall D, diatta P, Diongue A, Dieng EO (2013) First record of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in Senegal. Florida Entomologist 96(2), 661-662.
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