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APRD Survey

Dear Users:

We value your contribution to and use of the Arthropod Pesticide Resistance Database (APRD).

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David Mota-Sanchez
Arthropod Resistance Database Director


Reported Resistance Case(s)

Species: leucoptera meyricki

Order Family Common Name(s) Group Host
lepidoptera lyonetiidae coffee leafminer AG Coffee

Active Ingredient: ethion

MOA: Acetylcholine esterase inhibitors, Organophophates
Group: OP CAS #: 563122 Shaugnessy Code: 58401

Resistance Case(s)

Case Id Year of Report Type of Resistance Location Reference
G5015 1988 Field Evolved Resistance
Tanzania Bardner, R. and Mcharo, E. Y. (1988). Confirmation of resistance of the coffee leafminer Leucoptera meyricki Ghesquiere (Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) to organophosphate insecticide sprays in Tanzania.. Trop. Pest Management., 34 52-54.
*The population was created solely by selection and/or genetic manipulation.
**The population was selected further in the laboratory after collection.