Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Cixiidae

Pest name Associated plant Common name Reference Pest - economic status -origin -image
Myndus chazeaui Cocos nucifera Coconut palm Bourgoin & Wilson, 1992 Low Endemic  
Oteana lubra Citrus sp. Citrus (Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Tangerine) Mille, 2005 Low Introduced  
Oteana lubra Fortunella sp. Kumquat Mille, 2005 Low Introduced  
Oteana lubra Musa sp. Bananas Mille, 2005 Low Introduced  

Pest economic status

  • Undetermined - (pest and plant present in New Caledonia; level of interaction undetermined).
  • Low - (pest has low impact on associated plant).
  • Medium - (occasionally causes economic damage).
  • High - (major pest).

Pest origin

  • Endemic - (originating from New Caledonia and restricted to this region).
  • Indigenous - non-endemic (naturally occurring in New Caledonia and elsewhere).
  • Introduced (not originating or naturally occurring in New Caledonia, introduced outside of its natural distribution).