Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Myrtaceae

Plant name Common name Associated pest Reference Pest - economic status -origin -image
Eucalyptus sp. Eucalyptus Abroma pumila Brun & Chazeau, 1986 High Endemic
Psidium sp. Guava Abroma pumila Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon-scented gum Kanakia typica Brun & Chazeau, 1986 Low Endemic
Psidium sp. Guava Ueana fungigera Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Psidium sp. Guava Ueana lifuana Mille, 2005 Low Endemic
Psidium sp. Guava Ueana montaguei Mille, 2005 Low Endemic  
Eucalyptus sp. Eucalyptus Ueana sp Brun & Chazeau, 1986 Undetermined 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).