Native Tree Pests In The Gold Coast
Ten common native tree pests found in
the Gold Coast region
Queensland Fruit Fly (Bactrocera tryoni): Affecting a wide range of fruit-bearing trees, this pest poses a significant threat to fruit crops.
Bronze Orange Bug (Musgraveia sulciventris): Known to feed on the sap of citrus trees, causing damage to the leaves and fruit.
Red-banded thrips (Selenothrips rubrocinctus): These tiny insects feed on various tree species, causing discoloration and distortion of leaves.
Giant Whitefly (Aleurodicus dugesii): This pest infests a variety of plants, including native trees, by feeding on their sap and secreting honeydew, leading to sooty mold growth.
Gum Leaf Skeletonizer (Uraba lugens): The larvae of this moth species consume eucalyptus leaves, leaving behind skeletonized leaves
Tipuana Tipu Psyllid (Heteropsylla cubana): Affects Tipuana tipu trees by feeding on their sap and causing leaf curling and discoloration.
Eucalyptus Longhorned Beetle (Phoracantha spp.): These beetles bore into the bark and wood of eucalyptus trees, leading to potential damage and decline.
Eucalyptus Weevil (Gonipterus scutellatus): The larvae of this weevil feed on eucalyptus leaves, impacting their growth and health.
Eucalyptus Gall Wasp (Leptocybe invasa): This tiny wasp creates galls on eucalyptus leaves, affecting their overall health.
Lemon-scented Gum Psyllid (Ctenarytaina eucalypti): Attacks lemon-scented gum trees, causing distorted and damaged leaves.