First Report of three Tortricidae species on Quercus suber Forest in Northwestern Tunisia

The Tunisian fauna of Tortricidae has been poorly investigated despite the great economic importance of this family. Sampling of Tortricidae insects was carried out in spring and summer 2010 in two cork oak (Quercus suber) forestsin northwestern Tunisia. Three species are reported for the first time: Archips xylosteana, Pammene splendidulana, Pammene giganteana. Their identification was achieved using DNA barcodes

First Report of Erannis defoliaria on Quercus sp. in North West of Tunisia

Erannis defoliaria, a spring-feeding moth, caused severe defoliation during springs 2009 and 2010. Larvae were collected from Quercus suber in northwestern forest of Tunisia: Bellif and Ain El Baya. Caterpillars of E. defoliaria were also observed feeding on Q. canariensis, Q. afares and other shrub species such as Pistacia lentiscus, Erica arborea, and E. multiflora. In this paper, we present a first report of this pest in Tunisia

First Report of the Winter Moth Operophtera brumata on Quercus canariensis and Q. afares in North West of Tunisia

Operophtera brumata is a newly detected moth in Tunisia. It is considered the most important leaffeeding pest infesting fruit trees and deciduous forests in northern Europe. A recent outbreak of the winter moths was observed between 2009 and 2014 in oak forest in the North West of Tunisia with a peak density in 2010-2011. O. brumata was observed on totally defoliated Quercus canariensis and Q. afares. In this paper, we present a first report of this pest