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Adult spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula
Spotted lanternflyExotic to AustraliaFeatures: Spotted lanternfly adults are up to 2.7 cm long and approximately 1.2 cm wide with large, visually striking wings. A hitchhiker that feeds on the sap of host plants, including economically…
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Spotted wing drosophila larvae in a strawberry.Credit: Hannah Burrack, North Carolina State University, Bugwood.org
Spotted wing drosophilaExotic to AustraliaFeatures: A tiny fly (2–3 mm) that attacks a range of soft-skinned fruit and reduces crop yield and quality through direct…
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Moody N and Mohr P, 2022
The Australian and New Zealand standard diagnostic procedure (ANZSDP) for White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) describes the diagnostic methods and corroborative diagnostic criteria for the identification of WSSV in prawns.
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Spotted wing drosophila is a tiny fly that attacks soft-skinned summer fruits. These include berries, cherries and a range of other fruits.The National Action Plan for Spotted Wing Drosophila is under development.This plan will be a nationally agreed approach to:prevent the introduction of…
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For dried vine fruits levy and charge, see dried grapes levy and charge. When levies applyLevy applies to dried tree fruits produced in Australia from fresh fruits in a processing establishment or dried fruits that are received for processing.ExemptionsNo exemptions apply to the dried tree…
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United States Department of Agriculture,
National Agricultural Statistics Service,
Oregon Field Office
Christopher A. Mertz, Director
Bruce A. Eklund, Deputy Director
Laura…
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Spot, our beloved robot dog had a big day out at Parliament House during National Science Week 2024. While Spot was a star attraction, this event was more than just a photo opportunity.National Science Week was a great chance to showcase Spot’s skills and tools to protect Australia’s economy,…
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When levies and export charges applyLevyLevy applies to tea tree oil distilled in Australia and sold by the person who owns the tea tree oil immediately after it is distilled.Export chargeExport charge applies to tea tree oil distilled in and exported from Australia.ExemptionsLevyLevy does…
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A woman has been prosecuted for illegally importing more than 62,000 kilograms of Thai food into Australia, for distribution on Sydney’s black market.The woman coordinated the importation of illegal pork products, insect-infested fresh fruit and vegetables, frog meat and raw prawns by misdeclaring…
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