Diaphania indica(DPHNIN)
Distribution details in Yemen
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2001: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1977
First recorded in: 1977
First found in 1977 at El-Hosn and Patis (Abian Governorate). Outbreaks were reported on melon crops in 1996 (Karyat - Abian Governorate) and in 2001 (Aber Osman - Abian Governorate).
* Ba-Angood SAS (1978) People's Democratic Republic of Yemen outbreak of the melon worm, Diaphania indica Saund. FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 26(1), 31-32.
* El-Harouri SAO (2001) Melon fruit fly in Yemen. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter no. 33 (FAO), 28-29.
* USDA (1987) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 84. Pumpkin caterpillar, Diaphania indica. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
* El-Harouri SAO (2001) Melon fruit fly in Yemen. Arab and Near East Plant Protection Newsletter no. 33 (FAO), 28-29.
* USDA (1987) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 84. Pumpkin caterpillar, Diaphania indica. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | Present, no details |