Leptocybe invasa(LPCYIN)
Distribution details in Kenya
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
First recorded in: 2002
From CABI Pest map 698 (2007): Present, no details
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.
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.
* 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.
* 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.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethiopia | Present, no details | ||
| Tanzania, United Republic of | Present, no details | ||
| Uganda | Present, no details |