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Schizotetranychus baltazari in northern Australia

Publication Date
Thu, 26 Jul 2012, 00:00
Last Updated
June 23, 2023, 5:45 a.m.
Report Number
AUS-52/3
Country
Australia
Pest Id
Schizotetranychus baltazari - (SCZTBA)
Report Status
Final
Hosts
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
Geographical Distribution
Northern areas of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia
Summary

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.

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