EPPO Global Database

Orchamoplatus citri(ORCMCI)

Distribution details in New Zealand

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2018: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2000
From CABI Pest map 882 (2023): Present, widespread
Comments
First found in Auckland in October 2000, it quickly spread through the North Island and reached the top of the South Island.
References
* Martin NA (2018) Australian citrus whitefly - Orchamoplatus citri. Interesting Insects and other Invertebrates. New Zealand Arthropod Factsheet Series Number 153. http://nzacfactsheets.landcareresearch.co.nz/Index.html. Date Accessed. ISSN 1179-643X.

* Jamieson LE, Page-Weir NEM, Pyle K (2011) Targeted insecticides to control Australian citrus whitefly (Orchamoplatus citri). New Zealand Plant Protection 64, 93-100.

* Jamieson LE, Chhagan A, Curtis C (2009) Seasonal phenology of Australian citrus whitefly (Orchamoplatus citri) in New Zealand. New Zealand Plant Protection 62, 69-75.

* Pyle KR, Jamieson LE (2015) Integrated pest and disease management in New Zealand: progress, changes and challenges since 2004. Acta Horticulturae 1065, 1105-1116.