EPPO Global Database

Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Portugal

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2009
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2009/171) : first found in May 2009 in Algarve (in both field and glasshouse tomatoes), under eradication.

According to Figueiredo et al. (2010): present in Algarve and near Lisboa. It was also caught near Porto but no damage was observed.
References
* Aguiar, A. (2011) IOBC/WPRS Bulletin 65, 37-42.
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* Figueiredo E, Payer R, Mexia A (2010) Situaction actual de Tuta absoluta en Portugal. Phytoma Espana no. 217, 118-119.

* NPPO of Portugal (2009-08).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Spain Islas Canárias Present, no details view...
Spain Islas Baleares Present, restricted distribution view...
Spain Present, widespread view...