Harringtonia lauricola(RAFFLA)
Distribution details in Myanmar
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2016: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
First recorded in: 2014
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/136) : first observed in 2014 in the Tuanggyi district on avocado orchards and in the Ywangan district on avocado trees used as shade plants in coffee (Coffea arabica) plantations.
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