The Common Fruit-Piercing Moth in the Pacific Region: A Survey of the Current State of a Significant Worldwide Economic Pest, Eudocima phalonia (Lepidoptera: Erebidae), with a Focus on New Caledonia

Abstract

When referring to fruit-piercing moths, the genus Eudocima, and more specifically Eudocima phalonia (Linneaus), is cited as a worldwide crop pest. Damages associated with this pest are substantial on more than 100 fruit species, wherever it is encountered. In New Caledonia, the once occasional pest has become a serious threat to the current fruit arboriculture. Particularly devastating during outbreak periods, it has become an urgent need to find a suitable solution able to support farmers in the ecological transition of our agricultural models. This review proposes a synthesis of the existing data and publications on E. phalonia, worldwide and especially in New Caledonia, with recent observations. The assessment of this knowledge and the dynamics of the species in the territory of New Caledonia provide key information for a better prospect of adapted solutions.

Circular Economy Approaches in the Palm Oil Industry: Enhancing Profitability through Waste Reduction and Product Diversification

“…At the core of these strategies is the transformation of waste streams into valuable resources, optimizing processes to reduce environmental impact, and aligning industry practices with broader sustainability goals [69,70]. Efficient harvesting and processing, pivotal in minimizing waste generation, involve selective harvesting methods that target only ripe fruit bunches, reducing unproductive harvest and minimizing the volume of EFB generated [71,72]. Enhanced oil extraction techniques reduce residual oil in by-products, while precision agriculture ensures targeted resource application, minimizing unnecessary input usage [73,74].…”