EPPO Global Database

Leptocybe invasa(LPCYIN)

Distribution details in Ethiopia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2002
From CABI Pest map 698 (2007): Present, no details
Comments
According to Giliomee, L. invasa was detected for the first time in Ethiopia in 2002 (this was also the first record for Africa).
References
* Giliomee JH (2011) Recent establishment of many alien insects in South Africa – a cause of concern. African Entomology 19(1), 151-155.

* Wondafrash M, Slippers B, Nambazimana A, Kayumba I, Nibouche S, van der Lingen S, Asfaw BA, Jenya H, Mutitu EK, Makowe IA, Chungu D, Kiwuso P, Kulimushi E, Razafindrakotomamonjy A, Bosu PP, Sookar P, Hurley BP (2020) Distribution and genetic diversity of five invasive pests of Eucalyptus in sub-Saharan Africa. Biological Invasions 22, 2205–2221.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Kenya Present, no details view...