Detection of Eutetranychus africanus in New Caledonia

Publication Date

Tue, 01 Jul 2025, 00:26

Last Updated

July 1, 2025, 12:26 a.m.

Report Number

NCL-07/1

Country

New Caledonia

Pest Id

Eutetranychus africanus - (EUTEAF)

Report Status

Preliminary

Hosts

Main : Citrus spp., Zea mays, Mangifera indica, Ficus carica Secondary : Prunus persica, Carica papaya, Persea americana, Hibiscus spp., Cassia spp.,Acacia spp.

Pest Status (ISPM 8 - 2021)

• Present: transient

Geographical Distribution

Païta - South Province - New Calédonia

Summary

Eutetranychus africanus was first detected in New Caledonia in January 2025 on fig tree (Ficus carica) leaf samples collected showing mite infestation symptoms in a field in Païta. The identification was confirmed by the Brisbane Museum. Surveys have been organised around the detection point and are also planned to confirm the presence of this pest and to assess its distribution across the country. No other specimens have been found to date.

Danger

At the moment no major damage has been noted. Indeed, many predators and beneficials established in New Caledonia are listed.

Contact for info

Aurélie CHAN, Direction des Affaires vétérinaires, Alimentaires et Rurales (DAVAR) Service d’Inspection Vétérinaire, Alimentaire et Phytosanitaire (SIVAP), BP M2 - 98849 Nouméa, New Caledonia, [email protected] / [email protected]

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