It can be difficult to capture insect pests on standard cameras – are there other markers that could be detected instead, such as habitat destruction or other environmental patterns?
Yes, depending on the species of concern, other types of data such as this would still be useful, including symptoms, hosts and effects.
There are limited images of many invasive species and their impacts in NSW, as they have not previously been seen here before. Information from the country of origin of the pest could also be considered.