Schizotetranychus baltazari in northern Australia

Fecha de publicación

Jue, 26 Jul 2012, 00:00

Última actualización

Jun. 23, 2023, 5:45 a.m.

Número del informe

AUS-52/3

País

Australia

Plaga identificada

Schizotetranychus baltazari - (SCZTBA)

Estado del informe

Final

Hospederos

Citrus, some ornamental shrubs including Murraya paniculata

Pest Status (old values from ISPM 8 -1998 )

• Present: only in some areas

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: not widely distributed and not under official control

Distribución geográfica

Northern areas of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia

Resumen

This species has been known mainly from a wide range of the Southeast and Southwest Asia countries. The spider mite was detected on citrus during surveys in the Northern Territory and further targeted surveys there and in Western Australia. Symptoms have been found in Queensland. Based on this and a review of mite collections, it is likely that Schizotetranychus baltazari is widespread in northern Australia.

Peligro

The damage caused by Schizotetranychus mites is typical of that caused by tetranychid mites. The mite infests leaves and fruit of citrus producing discoloured or grey spots on both sides of the leaves and the fruit. It appears to be of little economic importance and is effectively managed through good agricultural practice. The pest has not been reported in southern citrus production areas of Australia.

Contacto para obtener más información

Australian Chief Plant Protection Officer Australian Government Department of Agriculture, GPO Box 858 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia [email protected]

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