Prodiplosis longifila(PRDILO)
Distribution details in Jamaica
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2000: Absent, invalid record
The pest present in Jamaica was confirmed in consultation with Dr R. Gagné (who described P. longifila) as an undetermined species of Contarinia.
* Goldsmith J, Castillo J, Clarke-Harris D (2013) Gall midges (Cecidomyiidae) attacking horticultural crops in the Caribbean region and South America. In J. E. Peña [ed.], Potential invasive pests of agricultural crops. CABI, Wallingford (GB), 240-250.
* Lawrence JL, Edwards CA, Schroeder M, Martin RD, McDonald FD, Gold-Smith J (2000) An integrated approach for managing hot pepper pests in the Caribbean. Proceedings of the BCPC Conference: Pests and diseases (Brighton, GB, 2000-11-13/16), Volume 1, 239-244.
* Lawrence JL, Edwards CA, Schroeder M, Martin RD, McDonald FD, Gold-Smith J (2000) An integrated approach for managing hot pepper pests in the Caribbean. Proceedings of the BCPC Conference: Pests and diseases (Brighton, GB, 2000-11-13/16), Volume 1, 239-244.