Action upon interception in New Zealand
Official New Zealand Pest Register
Instructions for New Zealand Border Security staff.
We have assessed the following commodity classes for this pest. These are the actions (if any) to be taken if this pest is found on items being imported into New Zealand.
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Organism type: Insect
Regulatory status: Regulated
Unwanted: Yes
Notifiable: Yes
Potential vector: No
Choose the commodity class on which this pest has been found:
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on All other commodity classes
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Dried cut flowers and foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Fresh cut flowers and foliage
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Fresh fruit and vegetables
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Nursery stock
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Other plant products
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Seed for processing
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Action upon interception for Leptinotarsa decemlineata on Seeds for Sowing
Request technical advice from Plant Imports: +64 4 894 5514 or plantimports@mpi.govt.nz.
Database search results for: 24 October 2026