EPPO Global Database

Epichoristodes acerbella(EPIOIO)

Distribution details in Zimbabwe

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1992: Absent, unreliable record
From NPPO: Absent, unreliable record
Comments
This record is based on a 1940s publication. It is, rather surprisingly, not confirmed by the Zimbabwe NPPO, since presence in Zimbabwe would seem reasonably plausible.
References
* Chorley, J.K. (1944) Report of the acting chief entomologist (Southern Rhodesia) for 1943. Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia, 17 p (abst.).

* USDA (1985) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 61. South African carnation tortrix, Epichoristodes acerbella. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.