EPPO Global Database

Heteronychus arator(HETRAR)

Distribution details in Cameroon

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/211) : causing damage on wheat and maize.
References
* Achiri TD, Chaba AF, Nsobinenyui D, Khumbah ND (2024) Characterization of wheat (Triticum aestivum) plant infested by and identification of the African black beetle Heteronychus arator (Fabricius, 1775), a pest attacking wheat in Cameroon. World News of Natural Sciences 53, 159-168.

* Suh NN, Ngosong C, Okolle NJ, Ntonifor NN (2023) Heteronychus arator population dynamics and its influencing climatic factors in the humid rainforest maize field in Cameroon. Journal of Entomology 20, 14-22. https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=je.2023.14.22
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Congo Present, no details view...