First report of Tuta absoluta in Russia
In 2010, the presence of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae – EPPO A2 List) was detected for the first time in Russia. The pest was found in glasshouse tomatoes of the Krasnodar region (Southern Russia).
The situation of Tuta absoluta in Russia can be described as follows: Present, first found in 2010 in Krasnodar region (Southern Russia) on glasshouse tomatoes.
Sources
Izhevsky SS, Akhatov AK, Sinyov SY (2011) [Tuta absoluta has been detected in Russia]. Zashita i Karantin Rastenii no. 3, 40-44 (in Russian).