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PestNet is a network that helps people worldwide obtain rapid advice and information on crop protection, including the identification and management of plant pests. It started in 1999. Anyone with an interest in plant protection is welcome to join. PestNet is free and is moderated, ensuring that messages are confined to plant protection.
Pests > Pest Management > Biological control > Eupractis fraterna, images, Maldives
May 2012. A question from the Maldives. Is this Eupractic fraterna? It is eating leaves and causing allergies.
The identification of E. fraterna was confirmed.A member wrote: I can confirm that this is Euproctisfraterna, which regularly causes severe outbreaks on some islands in Maldives. There is a 2004 report on this which was prepared and submitted to the Ministry, which also indicates that there are at least three natural enemies (parasitoids) of eggs, larvae and pupae present in Maldives. These, however, are significantly affected by application of broad spectrum pesticides that are used to control the caterpillar