EPPO Global Database

Leptocybe invasa(LPCYIN)

Distribution details in Kenya

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2002
From CABI Pest map 698 (2007): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/190)

According to Mutitu et al. (2008), it was first found in 2002. Within 4 years, it spread to several districts in Nyanza, Western provinces, Rift valley, Coast, Central and Eastern provinces. Mainly attacking eucalyptus seedlings and field saplings.
References
* Mendel Z, Protasov A, Fisher N, La Salle J (2004) Taxonomy and biology of Leptocybe invasa gen. & sp. n. (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), and invasive gall inducer on Eucalyptus. Australian Journal of Entomology 43(2), 101 (abst.).

* Mutitu KE, Mwangi L, Otieno B, Minjire M (2008) Pests and diseases associated with Eucalyptus in Kenya. Research Note no. 7 of June 2008. Kenya Forestry Research Institute, 14 pp.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Ethiopia Present, no details view...
Tanzania Present, no details view...
Uganda Present, no details view...