Discovery of Lime Swallow Tail Butterfly - Papilio demoleus
Publication Date
mar, 12 Déc 2006, 00:00
Last Updated
11 décembre 2006 09:01
Report Number
JAM-03/2
Pays
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.
Résumé
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.