EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 11 - 1999 Num. article: 1999/174

Phytosanitary incident: Liriomyza huidobrensis found in a glasshouse in Ireland


In Ireland, Liriomyza huidobrensis (EPPO A2 quarantine pest) has been found in a glasshouse in north County Dublin. The glasshouse, of less than one hectare, produced various food crops. All infested material is being destroyed. The origin of this introduction is not known.


Sources

NPPO of Ireland, 1999-10.