Clarke 1962 changed the genus to gnorimoschema busck. Citrus peel essential oil nanoformulations to control the. Ecology, history of invasion and prospects for biological control. Trichogrammatidae parasitoids and insights for biological control anai. The south american tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Colonies of parasitoids were reared on ultravioletirradiated eggs of a substi. Gelechiidae, has been a limiting factor in tomato production in south america since the 1950s desneux et al. Gelechiidae were combined with data on the biology and ecology of the pest to estimate its climatic suitability and potential spread at regional and global scale. Insecticide resistance in the tomato pinworm tuta absoluta. Tuta absoluta gnorabworld distribution eppo global database. The invasive south american tomato pinworm, tuta absoluta, continues to spread in afroeurasia and beyond. Tuta absoluta, the south american tomato leafminer the south. Tuta absoluta meyrick is an invasive lepidopteran pest species native to south america that has undergone a massive range expansion since 2006 to encompass large portions of eurasia, africa, parts of central america, and the caribbean campos et al.
World distribution of tuta absoluta gnorab continent country state status. Tuta absoluta is a moth originating from southamerica causing serious damage on solanaceae, in particular tomato. Gelechiidae has been a recognized pest in south america since the 1960s, quickly spreading to the major tomato. Gelechiidae is a devastating pest of tomato originating from south america. Gelechiidae, is a major pest of processed and fresh tomatoes, both in greenhouses and open field crops desneux et al. Tuta absoluta is a multivoltine, invasive pest that originated from latin america and has recently spread into europe, africa and the middle east, threatening tomato production in both open field and greenhouse crops desneux et al. The tomato borer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Pdf biological control of tuta absoluta in argentina and. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated content indicates your. Tuta absoluta, the south american tomato leafminer the.
Inadditiontothesevere damage that the pest causes through infestation of the various plant parts leaves, stems, twigs. Pdf identification and risk assessment for worldwide. It is easily confused with the north american species k. Tuta absoluta has been recorded in all countries in south america, panama central america, most countries in europe, the mediterranean region, and africa north of the sahara. The tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick is a key insect pest of tomato in tunisia and in many other countries around the world. Pdf tuta absoluta meyrick, 1917 lepidoptera, gelechiidae. Alternative methods for the control of tuta absoluta.
This pest may be responsible for losses of up to 80100% in tomato plantations in both. Tuta absoluta meyrick is one of the most devastating pests of tomato in both open field and greenhouse production settings that significantly reduce yield and quality of the fruit. May 15, 20 tuta absoluta is multivoltine and population parameters suggest that it is an r selected species. Gelechiidae, is one of the most devastating tomato pests in south america gontijo et al. The two are very similar but may be separated by the cuticular texture of the dorsum of the posterior abdominal segments. Gelechiidae, is a serious pest species native to south america that recently became a major threat to tomato production in the. A series of studies regarding this pests biology, ecology and management were conducted to contain tomato losses within acceptable levels. Mar 16, 2020 tuta absoluta meyrick is an invasive lepidopteran pest species native to south america that has undergone a massive range expansion since 2006 to encompass large portions of eurasia, africa, parts of central america, and the caribbean campos et al. The present study was carried out to attempt to acquire better knowledge of the biology of this insect and to implement suitable prophylactic control tools for t. Since its introduction in spain in 2006, this pest has infested 60% of the tomato crops in many regions of the world. Pheromone lures are used extensively throughout europe, south america, north africa and the middle east. Since it was first found in spain in 2007, it has now been reported in most countries along the mediterranean sea, the middle east and eastern europe, as well as in countries in central and northwest europe. Gelechiidae, a devastating pest of tomato, invaded tanzania in 2014.
Global geographic distribution of tuta absoluta as affected. Anr publication 8589 tuta absoluta, the south american tomato leafminer january 20183 host plants tuta absoluta prefers to feed, develop, and reproduce on tomato, but it can also use other solanaceous host plants desneux et al. Host range of the invasive tomato pest tuta absoluta meyrick. Tuta absoluta bores into tomato leaves, stems, flowers, apical buds, and fruit, resulting in less fruit set, poor plant. Tuta absoluta is a species of moth in family gelechiidae known by the common names tomato leafminer, tomato pinworm and south american tomato moth. Global geographic distribution of tuta absoluta as. Integrated pest management ipm strategies have been developed, but widespread insecticide use has caused selection for insecticide resistance as well as undesirable effects on key. Tuta absoluta is a devastating pest of tomato and yields may be reduced by 80100% if no control measures are implemented desneux et al. The duration of the developmental cycle greatly depends on environmental conditions, with average development time of 76. Pdf since its initial detection in turkey in 2009, the invasive destructive pest south american tomato pinworm tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera find, read. Over the last 10 years, the insect tuta absoluta has become one of the most important threats to agriculture worldwide. After invading spain in 2006, it spread rapidly throughout afroeurasia and has become a major threat to world tomato production.
Pdf control of the tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta. Realtime pcr assay for rapid identification of tuta absoluta. A climex model was developed and used for the global prediction of current and. Tuta absoluta was originally described as phthorimaea absoluta meyrick 1917 from a single male which was collected in huancayo, peru. It is well known as a serious pest of tomato crops in europe, africa, western asia and south and central america. Gelechiidae, is a widespread devastating pest reported to develop on economically important solanaceous crops. Multivoltine twelve generations in a year average 260 eggs laid by a female larvae mine in the mesophyll of the leaf four larval instars pupates in the soil and sometimes in the leaves prefers tomato but can complete in other solanaceous plants. The sex pheromone for tuta absoluta has been identified by researchers at cornell university and has been found to be highly attractive to male moths. The south american tomato pinworm, meyrick, is native to the western neotropics. The characterisation of its host range could help to understand and prevent the dispersion behaviour of the insect in the environm. The pest has recently invaded and spread in the afroeurasian continent, and in few years has become a major pest in tomato crops desneux et al. Introduction of the tomato leafminer tuta absolutainto europe. Host range of the invasive tomato pest tuta absoluta.
The tomato pinworm tuta absoluta meyrick is a devastating pest of tomato. Tuta absoluta, or tuta, as it is also known, is thought to be native to south america. Biological invasion of european tomato crops by tuta. Tuta absoluta is considered a typical invasive species because of its capacity to develop very quickly on. Pheromonebased management strategies to control the tomato. Sp 1 surveillance protocol for the tomato leaf miner, tuta. The tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Tuta absoluta is one of the most devastating tomato leafminer and it spreads extensively in almost all parts of the world.
Nicolas desneux at inra french national institute for agricultural research. In sep and oct 2015, we visited 15 randomly selected villages. Dec 01, 20 the south american tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. To support management decisions, molecular characterization of data and georeference of incidence records of tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Clarke 1962 changed the genus to gnorimoschema busck 1900. Control and management of tomato leafminer tuta absoluta. It is a serious threat for tomato production and it results in highest. Pheromonebased management strategies to control the. Oct 12, 2017 desneux n, luna mg, guillemaud t, urbaneja a. This specimen is deposited in the natural history museum, london, uk.
If no control measures are taken, then the pest can cause up to 80100% yield losses in tomato crops in. Seasonal variation in natural mortality factors of tuta. Journal of pest science, volume 92, issue 4 springer. High reproductive capacity eppo 2005, caparros megido et al. Tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick is a major pest of tomato plants in south america. The tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick, 1917 lepidoptera. Tuta absoluta, the south american tomato leafminer anr catalog. It was first recorded in the uk in 2009 where it has been subjected to eradication policies. After its initial detection in eastern spain in 2006, it rapidly invaded various other european countries and spread throughout the mediterranean basin. Thousands of tomato farmers in tanzania are suffering from serious production losses due to devastating pest that destroyed their precious crop 3, 4, 6. Tuta absoluta meyrick, a major invasive pest of solanaceous plants, was recently detected in botswana. Biological aspects of tomato leafminer tuta absoluta. Tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera.
This insect originated in south america, and has spread to several european, middle eastern, and north african countries since its discovery in spain in 2006 desneux et al. The characterisation of its host range could help to understand and prevent. Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of tuta. Dec 01, 2018 the tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Abiotic and biotic factors, together with a suite of population demographic traits are likely key for species propensity and invasion success. Tuta absoluta, the south american tomato leafminer the south american tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera.
Surveillance protocol for the tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta, for nappo member countries 4 introduction the tomato leaf miner, tuta absoluta meyrick, originated in south america and is a significant pest of tomato solanum lycopersicum l. Recent advances in management methods against the background of an. Tuta absoluta can destroy an entire tomato farm, whether in the open field or in a greenhouse, if effective control measures are not employed. Wyckhuys giovanni burgio salvatore arpaia consuelo a. Tuta will oviposit and develop on tomato, potato, black nightshade, eggplant, sweet pepper, jimsonweed, and deadly.
It is first discovered from peru in 1917 and recognized as leafminer of tomato solanum lycopersicum l. Ecology, worldwide spread, and management of the invasive. The arrangement of the genus of this species has been changed three times. Gelechiidae, is a serious and devastating pest of fresh market and processing tomatoes fig. Recently, it was reported from india as well kumari et al. Pdf the tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick, had established in israel by 2010, attacking both openfield tomatoes and greenhouse crops. Management strategies for the control of tuta absoluta. Biological invasion of european tomato crops by tuta absoluta. Pdf the tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. Tuta absoluta meyrick was then later accidentally introduced to space in 2006 where it spread north to the netherlands and east to iran desneux, et al. Realtime pcr assay for rapid identification of tuta. Evidence of rapid spread and establishment of tuta. Introduction the tomato leafminer, tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera.
Tuta absoluta is a highly invasive pest capable of destroying a tomato field or greenhouse in few days, if the infestation is not checked properly filho et al. Gelichiidae, is a serious pest of tomato solanum lycopersicum l. The tomato leafminer tuta absoluta meyrick lepidoptera. There is now a pressing need to determine the extent of t. It originates from south america and has only recently been introduced. Suitability of the pestplant system tuta absoluta lepidoptera. Occurrence, biology, natural enemies and management of. Tuta absoluta has a wide distribution and host range. Thesetraitscontributetothe invasivenatureofthispest. Tuta absoluta gnorabworld distribution eppo global. Pdf biological invasion of european tomato crops by tuta. Tuta absoluta returns to greece with reports of resistance to diamide group of insecticides. Natural enemies of the south american moth, tuta absoluta, in.
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