Serpentine leafminer (also known as Pea leafminer) Liriomyza huidobrensis has recently been found infesting field-grown vegetables in western Sydney.

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Greater Sydney Local Lands Services are mounting a response to delimit the current distribution of the pest, with an eye to eradication or containment and control.

Your assistance is urgently requested in reporting suspect infestations and submitting samples for diagnosis.

Report and submit samples: All growers are encouraged to report any signs of leaf mining in vegetables to the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline on 1800 084 881.

Instructions will be given on how to collect and submit samples for identification.

Please send photos of damage and adult leafminers to biosecurity@dpi.nsw.gov.au.