EPPO Global Database

Pseudococcus comstocki(PSECCO)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, restricted distribution
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
It was found in 2005 in Veneto, in 2 localities near Verona and San giovanni Lupatoto (NPPO, 2005). Also found in 2010, in peach orchards in Emilia-Romagna region (NPPO, 2010).
References
* NPPO of Italy (2005-10, 2010-11).

* Pellizzari G, Duso C, Rainato A, Pozzebon A, Zanini G (2012) Phenology, ethology and distribution of Pseudococcus comstocki, an invasive pest in northeastern Italy. Bulletin of Insectology.65(2), 209-215.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Switzerland Present, restricted distribution view...