Insect Eggs Transported on the Outer Surface of Airplanes1

Porter, John E.; Hughes, John H.

doi:10.1093/jee/43.4.555

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“…Egg masses can be laid in, or on, parts of aircraft, including wheel bays. In one 1950 study 30 , more than 9,000 aircraft coming from South America and the Caribbean were examined at Miami airport; Lepidoptera eggs were found on 98 of these (0.86%), and the predominant species was S . frugiperda .…”

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Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Cock

Beseh

Buddie

et al. 2017

Sci Rep

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Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a polyphagous pest indigenous throughout the Americas, which recently appeared in Africa, first reported from São Tomé, Nigeria, Bénin and Togo in 2016, and which we now report from Ghana. This species is recognised to comprise two morphologically identical but genetically distinct strains or species in the Americas, and we found both to be present in Ghana. We discuss possible routes of entry to Africa, of which the likeliest is adults and/or egg masses transported on direct commercial flights between the Americas and West Africa, followed by dispersal by adult flight within Africa. Identification of Lepidoptera is normally based on the markings and morphology of adults, and not on the larvae which actually cause the damage, and therefore larvae have to be reared through to adult for authoritative identification. We confirmed that the use of DNA barcoding allowed unequivocal identification of this new pest from Ghana based on the larvae alone. As authenticated barcodes for vouchered specimens of more pests become available, this approach has the potential to become a valuable in-country tool to support national capability in rapid and reliable pest diagnosis and identification.

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Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Cock

Beseh

Buddie

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“…Eggs are laid in tightly packed groups: they have been recorded being laid on inorganic substrates (Sparks 1979, Thomson andAll 1984) and egg masses can be laid in, or on, parts of aircraft, including wheel bays. In one 1950 study (Porter and Hughes 1950), more than 9,000 aircraft coming from South America and the Caribbean were examined at Miami airport: Lepidoptera eggs were found on 98 of these (0.86%), and the predominant species was S. frugiperda. The number of egg masses on each plane varied from one to about 1,000.…”

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Fall Armyworm: Impacts and Implications for Africa

Rwomushana¹,

Bateman²,

Beale³

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“…Lepidoptera can survive in the wheel-bays of planes on long haul flights (Russell 1987) and FAW is known to lay eggs on nonplant surfaces (Sparks 1979;Thomson & All 1984). Porter & Hughes (1950) found nearly 1% of planes arriving at Miami airport from South America and the Caribbean had Lepidoptera eggs on them, mostly FAW. Genetic analysis by Nagoshi et al (2017b; indicated the West African population originated in the area of Florida and the Antilles.…”

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Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

Kenis¹,

Benelli²,

Biondi³

et al. 2023

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The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the Americas and has invaded most of Africa and parts of the Middle East, Asia, and Australia in the last six years. Its new status as an invasive species causing serious damage in many regions worldwide has highlighted the need for better understanding and has generated much research. In this article, we provide a comprehensive review of FAW covering its (i) taxonomy, biology, ecology, genomics, and microbiome, (ii) worldwide status and geographic spread, (iii) potential for geographic expansion and quarantine measures in place, and (iv) management including monitoring, sampling, forecasting, biological control, biopesticides, agroecological strategies, chemical control, insecticide resistance, effects of insecticides on natural enemies, as well as conventional and transgenic resistant cultivars. We conclude with recommendations for research to enhance the sustainable management of FAW in invaded regions.

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Insect Eggs Transported on the Outer Surface of Airplanes1

Cited by 11 publications

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Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Molecular methods to detect Spodoptera frugiperda in Ghana, and implications for monitoring the spread of invasive species in developing countries

Fall Armyworm: Impacts and Implications for Africa

Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda

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