EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera frugiperda(LAPHFR)

Distribution details in Equatorial Guinea

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2017
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/116) : this record remains to be officially confirmed.

EPPO Reporting Service (2023/175) : in May 2021, the presence of fall armyworm was confirmed. Larvae and damage were observed in several localities in the provinces of Bioko Sur (Moka) and Bioko Norte (El Gorriaga, Malabo), mainly on maize and to a lesser extent on sugarcane and leek.
References
* INTERNET
- FAO (2017-09-01) Briefing note on FAO actions on fall armyworm in Africa. http://www.fao.org/3/a-bs183e.pdf
- FAO (2017-05-15) Briefing note on fall armyworm (FAW) in Africa. http://www.fao.org/3/a-bs183e.pdf

* Rovesti L, Mane A (2021-05-02) Ficha para la declaración de plaga de la oruga del maíz, 5 pp (via personal communication with L Rovesti, FAO Consultant, 2023-07).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Cameroon Present, restricted distribution view...
Gabon Present, widespread view...