The main objective of this factsheet is to help technicians and forsters to recognize, in the field, insect gall wasps of Eucalyptus species.
Leptocybe invasa and Ophelimus maskelli, two gall wasps introduced in Tunisia
- Category: Aromatic & Medicinal Plants, Cork, Resins, Wild Mushrooms & Truffles, Wild Nuts & Berries
- Themes: Climate change adaptation & forest health
- Position in the value chain: Forestry
- Type: Research
- Scale: Global, National
- Country: Tunisia
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- Keywords: Eucalyptus, Gall wasps, insect pests, Leptocybe invasa, Ophelimus maskelli, Tunisia
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