Outbreaks of the eucalypt leaf skeletonizer

Abstract

Periodic infestations by the eucalypt leaf skeletonizer, Roeselia lugens Walk., in Queensland are confined mainly to eucalypts on grazing properties in the Brisbane, Lockyer
and Fassifern Valleys. Trees over large areas may be defoliated, and although these eventually recover, they are for a time rendered useless for beekeeping.
Habits, life histories, parasites and pest status are discussed.