Discovery of Lime Swallow Tail Butterfly - Papilio demoleus

Publication Date

Tue, 12 Dec 2006, 00:00

Last Updated

Dec. 11, 2006, 9:01 a.m.

Report Number

JAM-03/2

Country

Jamaica

Pest Id

Papilio demoleus sthenelus - (PAPIDS)

Report Status

Final

Hosts

citrus species.

Geographical Distribution

Palilio demoleus has been detected only in the Bogwalk and Linstead areas in the Parish of St. Catherine.

Summary

The pest was identified in October of 2006. A protocol to eradicate the pest in infested Nurseries was developed and distributed. Plans are being made for field eradication.

Danger

Fulfilling reporting obligation

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