Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Ricaniidae

Pest name Associated plant Common name Reference Pest - economic status -origin -image
Piromis translucida Annona sp. [= A. cherimola] Cherimoya Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Piromis translucida Citrus sp. Citrus (Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Tangerine) Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Piromis translucida Fortunella sp. Kumquat Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Piromis translucida Litchi chinensis Litchee Mille, 2005 Low Endemic

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).