Index of the EPPO Reporting Service
The following index covers all Reporting Service articles published in 2015. This index is also available as an Excel file from the EPPO Web site: https://www.eppo.int/RESOURCES/eppo_publications/eppo_reporting_service
Absence
2015/003 - First report of Diaporthe vaccinii in Poland and its subsequent eradication
2015/028 - Eradication of Ralstonia solanacearum from Austria
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/074 - Toxoptera citricidus does not occur in Chile
2015/116 - Results of the 2014 surveys on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Latvia
2015/117 - Results of the 2014 survey on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania
2015/135 - Diaporthe vaccinii is absent from the Netherlands
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/162 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus does not occur in Egypt
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/183 - Surveys on potato bacteria in Karelia and Arkangelsk, Northern Russia
2015/186 - Anoplophora chinensis eradicated from Denmark
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
Acidovorax citrulli
2015/077 - First report of Acidovorax citrulli in Serbia
Acizzia jamatonica
2015/027 - First report of Acizzia jamatonica in Austria
Agapanthus gall midge
2015/170 - Agapanthus gall midge: a new and undescribed species found for the first time in the United Kingdom
Agastache rugosa
2015/200 - Agastache rugosa (Lamiaceae), a new casual alien in the flora of Poland
Agrilus auroguttatus
2015/099 - New data on Agrilus auroguttatus
Agrilus planipennis
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Ailanthus altissima
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/086 - Direct and indirect effects of the alien tree Ailanthus altissima
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/197 - Plant invasions and the microbial community
Albania
2015/167 - First report of Ceratocystis platani in Albania
Albizia julibrissin
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Albizia lebbeck
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Alert List
2015/010 - First report of Pseudacysta perseae in Madeira (PT): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/023 - First report of Lycorma delicatula in the USA: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/046 - Massicus raddei (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae – oak longhorn beetle): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/076 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in Germany: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/093 - Grapevine red blotch-associated virus: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/103 - Impatiens edgeworthii in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/106 - Galenia pubescens in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/112 - Citrus bark cracking viroid is causing ‘severe hop stunt disease’ in Slovenia: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/114 - Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/120 - Cenchrus longispinus in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/187 - Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/208 - Aleurotrachelus trachoides (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/209 - Prodiplosis longifila (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/213 - ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’ added again to the EPPO Alert List
Aleurocanthus spiniferus
2015/047 - First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Croatia
2015/048 - First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Montenegro
Aleurotrachlus trachoides
2015/208 - Aleurotrachelus trachoides (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
Alternanthera philoxeroides
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
2015/177 - Alternanthera philoxeroides recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Amaranthus cruentus
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Amaranthus retroflexus
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Ambrosia artemisiifolia
2015/040 - COST Action FA1203 Sustainable management of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Europe (SMARTER)
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/124 - International ragweed day (2015-06-27)
Amelanchier confusa
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Amelanchier spicata
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Andean potato latent virus
2015/148 - Andean potato latent virus (APLV) split into Andean potato latent virus (APLV) and Andean potato mild mosaic virus (APMMV)
Andean potato mild mosaic virus
2015/148 - Andean potato latent virus (APLV) split into Andean potato latent virus (APLV) and Andean potato mild mosaic virus (APMMV)
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Andropogon virginicus
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Anoplophora chinensis
2015/066 - Anoplophora chinensis found again in Croatia
2015/067 - First report of Anoplophora chinensis in Turkey
2015/186 - Anoplophora chinensis eradicated from Denmark
Anoplophora glabripennis
2015/068 - Unconfirmed report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Turkey
2015/127 - Updated situation of Anoplophora glabripennis in Canada
2015/184 - First report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Finland
2015/185 - Anoplophora glabripennis found in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland
Aponychus corpuzae
2015/171 - Aponychus corpuzae found in Slovenia and Italy: first records in the EPPO region
Apriona cinerea
2015/110 - Apriona germari and Apriona rugicollis are two distinct species
Apriona germari
2015/110 - Apriona germari and Apriona rugicollis are two distinct species
Apriona rugicollis
2015/110 - Apriona germari and Apriona rugicollis are two distinct species
Arceuthobium abietinum f.sp. concoloris
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Argentina
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/115 - Incursions of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in Argentina
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Asclepias syriaca
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Australia
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Austria
2015/026 - First report of Phenacoccus peruvianus in Austria
2015/027 - First report of Acizzia jamatonica in Austria
2015/028 - Eradication of Ralstonia solanacearum from Austria
2015/029 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ in Austria
2015/030 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. aesculi in Austria
2015/034 - Tomato spotted wilt virus found again in Austria
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/192 - Outbreak of Lecanosticta acicola in Tyrol, Austria
Austrocylindropuntia subulata
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Azerbaijan
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Azolla filiculoides
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/157 - Azolla filiculoides invasion in the Doñana marshland (Spain)
Bactericera cockerelli
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Bactrocera latifrons
2015/187 - Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
Bactrocera zonata
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Bauhinia variegata
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Beet necrotic yellow vein virus
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Belgium
2015/033 - Cryphonectria parasitica occurs in Belgium
2015/131 - Ralstonia solanacearum detected in ware potatoes in Belgium
Benin
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Bidens connata
2015/199 - Two alien species of Bidens (Asteraceae) new to the flora of Serbia
Bidens pilosa
2015/061 - First reports of Parthenium hysterophorus and Bidens pilosa in the United Arab Emirates
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Bidens subalternans
2015/199 - Two alien species of Bidens (Asteraceae) new to the flora of Serbia
Biofuels
2015/104 - Invasive potential of Miscanthus sacchariflorus and Miscanthus sinensis
Biological control
2015/059 - Suitability of the leaf-mining fly, Hydrellia sp., for the biocontrol of Hydrilla verticillata in South Africa
2015/082 - First release of a fungal classical biological control agent against an invasive alien weed in Europe
2015/087 - A catalogue of biological control agents against weeds
2015/216 - The suitability of Neochetina bruchi and Neochetina eichhorniae as biocontrol agents for Eichhornia crassipes in Ethiopia
Biology
2015/039 - C-S-R strategies of invasive plants in Croatia
2015/083 - Distance-dependent effects of the invasive Lupinus polyphyllus on native plants
2015/099 - New data on Agrilus auroguttatus
Blastopsylla occidentalis
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Bosnia and Herzegovina
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Brachychiton populneus
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Brazil
2015/005 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Brazil
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Bulgaria
2015/006 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Bulgaria
2015/009 - First report of Cydalima perspectalis in Bulgaria
Bursaphelenchus ulmophilus
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Burundi
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Caesalpinia gilliesii
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Calystegia sepium subsp. spectabilis
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Campylopus introflexus
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Canada
2015/127 - Updated situation of Anoplophora glabripennis in Canada
‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’
2015/053 - Surveys on ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in India
2015/115 - Incursions of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in Argentina
2015/133 - Huanglongbing detected again in California (US)
‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’
2015/029 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ in Austria
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/091 - Survey of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrot crops in Norway
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/165 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ on carrots in Germany
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia’
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’
2015/031 - First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’ in the United Kingdom
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/097 - Studies on potential vectors of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’ in Lebanon
2015/213 - ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’ added again to the EPPO Alert List
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma solani’
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/134 - First detection of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma solani’ on strawberry in the United Kingdom
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma species’
2015/118 - Phytoplasma classification
‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi’
2015/166 - First confirmed report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi’ in the Czech Republic
Carpobrotus edulis
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Celastrus orbiculatus
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Cenchrus longispinus
2015/120 - Cenchrus longispinus in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Ceratitis capitata
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/049 - Ceratitis capitata found again in Chile
2015/050 - First report of Ceratitis capitata in the Dominican Republic
2015/071 - Ceratitis capitata found in Puerto Rico
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Ceratocystis platani
2015/092 - Situation of Ceratocystis platani in Greece
2015/167 - First report of Ceratocystis platani in Albania
Cherry rasp leaf virus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Chile
2015/049 - Ceratitis capitata found again in Chile
2015/074 - Toxoptera citricidus does not occur in Chile
Chilo partellus
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
China
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/056 - Characterization of a new virus infecting potatoes in China
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Chromolaena odorata
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Cinnamomum camphora
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/112 - Citrus bark cracking viroid is causing ‘severe hop stunt disease’ in Slovenia: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus
2015/002 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus found in Hungary
2015/116 - Results of the 2014 surveys on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Latvia
2015/117 - Results of the 2014 survey on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania
2015/130 - First report of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Egypt
2015/162 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus does not occur in Egypt
2015/183 - Surveys on potato bacteria in Karelia and Arkangelsk, Northern Russia
Clematis terniflora
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Clerodendron bungei
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Colombia
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Communication
2015/124 - International ragweed day (2015-06-27)
2015/155 - The International Plant Sentinel Network
Conferences
2015/018 - EFSA scientific conference ‘Shaping the future of food safety, together’ (World EXPO Milano, IT, 2015-10-14/16)
2015/019 - Workshop on emerging pests of boxwood: ‘Quel avenir pour les buis?’ (Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, FR, 2015-04-04)
2015/040 - COST Action FA1203 Sustainable management of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Europe (SMARTER)
2015/043 - 17th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium (Montpellier, FR, 2015-06-23/26)
2015/044 - 13th International EMAPi Conference (Hawai’i Island, USA, 2015-09-20/24)
2015/125 - 14th International Symposium on Aquatic Plants (Edinburgh, GB, 2015-09-14/18)
2015/143 - 7th International Weed Science Congress (Prague, CZ, 2016-06-19/25)
2015/201 - 9th Neobiota Conference on Biological Invasions (Vianden, LU, 2016-09-14/17)
2015/220 - Freshwater Invasives – Networking for Strategy (FINS-II) conference (Zagreb, HR, 2016-07-11/14)
Conyza canadensis
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Cornus sericea
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Cortaderia jubata
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Cortaderia selloana
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Corythauma ayyari
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
Cotula coronopifolia
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Cowpea mild mottle virus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Croatia
2015/039 - C-S-R strategies of invasive plants in Croatia
2015/047 - First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Croatia
2015/066 - Anoplophora chinensis found again in Croatia
2015/088 - Distribution and morphological variation of invasive Elodea nuttallii and E. canadensis in Croatia
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Cryphonectria parasitica
2015/033 - Cryphonectria parasitica occurs in Belgium
Cryptostegia grandiflora
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Cucurbit chlorotic yellows virus
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Curtobacterium flaccumfaciens pv. flaccumfaciens
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Cydalima perspectalis
2015/009 - First report of Cydalima perspectalis in Bulgaria
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Czech Republic
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/166 - First confirmed report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi’ in the Czech Republic
2015/168 - First report of Meloidogyne naasi in the Czech Republic
2015/210 - First report of Eutypella parasitica in the Czech Republic
Dacus ciliatus
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Dacus frontalis
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Databases
2015/014 - EPPO Standards on efficacy evaluation of plant protection products: update of the web-based database
2015/021 - PQR - the EPPO database on quarantine pests: new update
2015/087 - A catalogue of biological control agents against weeds
2015/175 - PQR - the EPPO database on quarantine pests: new update
Dendroctonus mesoamericanus
2015/154 - Dendroctonus mesoamericanus: a new species of bark beetle
Denied records
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/074 - Toxoptera citricidus does not occur in Chile
2015/162 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus does not occur in Egypt
Denmark
2015/186 - Anoplophora chinensis eradicated from Denmark
Detailed records
2015/002 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus found in Hungary
2015/004 - Pityophthorus juglandis detected in Lombardia region, Italy
2015/032 - Phytophthora ramorum found in Bayern, Germany
2015/033 - Cryphonectria parasitica occurs in Belgium
2015/034 - Tomato spotted wilt virus found again in Austria
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/049 - Ceratitis capitata found again in Chile
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/053 - Surveys on ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in India
2015/054 - Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum occur in Switzerland
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/062 - Euphorbia davidii exhibiting invasive characteristics in Serbia
2015/066 - Anoplophora chinensis found again in Croatia
2015/071 - Ceratitis capitata found in Puerto Rico
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
2015/073 - Situation of Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus in Italy
2015/075 - Situation of Vespa velutina in the Iberian Peninsula
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/085 - Status and management of Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal
2015/088 - Distribution and morphological variation of invasive Elodea nuttallii and E. canadensis in Croatia
2015/091 - Survey of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrot crops in Norway
2015/092 - Situation of Ceratocystis platani in Greece
2015/095 - Situation of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Italy
2015/096 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris in Greece
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/109 - Updated situation of Thrips setosus in the Netherlands
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/116 - Results of the 2014 surveys on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Latvia
2015/117 - Results of the 2014 survey on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/127 - Updated situation of Anoplophora glabripennis in Canada
2015/128 - Dryocosmus kuriphilus found again in the Netherlands
2015/131 - Ralstonia solanacearum detected in ware potatoes in Belgium
2015/132 - Update on the situation of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Switzerland
2015/133 - Huanglongbing detected again in California (US)
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/146 - Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in New Caledonia.
2015/149 - Heterobasidion irregulare detected for the first time in Minnesota (US)
2015/152 - Scaphoideus titanus occurs in Slovakia
2015/161 - Update on the situation of Xylella fastidiosa in Corsica (FR)
2015/164 - Ralstonia solanacearum (probably race 1) detected in ornamental Anthurium plants in the Netherlands
2015/166 - First confirmed report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma ulmi’ in the Czech Republic
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/180 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Alpes-Maritimes, mainland France
2015/182 - Ralstonia solanacearum (race 1) detected in Rosa in the Netherlands
2015/183 - Surveys on potato bacteria in Karelia and Arkangelsk, Northern Russia
2015/185 - Anoplophora glabripennis found in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland
2015/190 - Meloidogyne fallax detected in sports turf in the United Kingdom
2015/191 - Hymenoscyphus fraxineus found for the first time in Emilia-Romagna region (IT)
2015/192 - Outbreak of Lecanosticta acicola in Tyrol, Austria
2015/194 - Tomato ringspot virus detected in Punica granatum in Italy
2015/199 - Two alien species of Bidens (Asteraceae) new to the flora of Serbia
2015/200 - Agastache rugosa (Lamiaceae), a new casual alien in the flora of Poland
2015/204 - Trioza erytreae occurs in mainland Portugal
2015/205 - Updated situation of Trioza erytreae in Spain
Diagnostics
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Diaphorina citri
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/133 - Huanglongbing detected again in California (US)
Diaporthe vaccinii
2015/003 - First report of Diaporthe vaccinii in Poland and its subsequent eradication
2015/135 - Diaporthe vaccinii is absent from the Netherlands
Distribution lists
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/147 - Maize lethal necrosis: an emerging disease in Africa
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Ditylenchus arachis
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Dominican Republic
2015/050 - First report of Ceratitis capitata in the Dominican Republic
Dothistroma pini
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/054 - Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum occur in Switzerland
Dothistroma septorum
2015/054 - Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum occur in Switzerland
Drosophila suzukii
2015/005 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Brazil
2015/006 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Bulgaria
2015/007 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Crete (Greece)
2015/008 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Poland
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/207 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Ireland
Dryocosmus kuriphilus
2015/108 - First report of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the United Kingdom
2015/128 - Dryocosmus kuriphilus found again in the Netherlands
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Echinothrips americanus
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
Egypt
2015/130 - First report of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Egypt
2015/162 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus does not occur in Egypt
Ehrharta calycina
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Eichhornia crassipes
2015/081 - Plant invaders in European and Mediterranean inland waters
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/216 - The suitability of Neochetina bruchi and Neochetina eichhorniae as biocontrol agents for Eichhornia crassipes in Ethiopia
Elodea canadensis
2015/088 - Distribution and morphological variation of invasive Elodea nuttallii and E. canadensis in Croatia
Elodea nuttallii
2015/088 - Distribution and morphological variation of invasive Elodea nuttallii and E. canadensis in Croatia
2015/142 - Ecological impacts of the aquatic invasive Elodea nuttallii in Northern Ireland
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Epidemiology
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/097 - Studies on potential vectors of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’ in Lebanon
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Epilobium adenocaulon
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Epilobium ciliatum
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Epitrix similaris
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
Epitrix papa
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
EPPO
2015/013 - Appointment of a new EPPO Scientific Officer on invasive alien plants
2015/014 - EPPO Standards on efficacy evaluation of plant protection products: update of the web-based database
2015/015 - EPPO study on pest risks associated with the import of tomato fruit
2015/021 - PQR - the EPPO database on quarantine pests: new update
2015/065 - Recruitment of the Co-ordinator for the EU Minor Uses Co-ordination Facility
2015/156 - Online questionnaire on the EPPO Reporting Service
2015/175 - PQR - the EPPO database on quarantine pests: new update
2015/214 - The EU Minor Uses Coordination Facility has started
2015/221 - Index of the EPPO Reporting Service
EPPO A1/A2 Lists
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Eradication
2015/003 - First report of Diaporthe vaccinii in Poland and its subsequent eradication
2015/028 - Eradication of Ralstonia solanacearum from Austria
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/115 - Incursions of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in Argentina
2015/135 - Diaporthe vaccinii is absent from the Netherlands
2015/150 - Incursion of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/186 - Anoplophora chinensis eradicated from Denmark
Erigeron annuus
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Erwinia amylovora
2015/089 - First report of Erwinia amylovora in the Republic of Korea
Erythrina lysistemon
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Ethiopia
2015/216 - The suitability of Neochetina bruchi and Neochetina eichhorniae as biocontrol agents for Eichhornia crassipes in Ethiopia
EU
2015/036 - New EU regulation on invasive alien species comes into force
2015/065 - Recruitment of the Co-ordinator for the EU Minor Uses Co-ordination Facility
2015/145 - Publication of the EU measures against Xylella fastidiosa
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
2015/214 - The EU Minor Uses Coordination Facility has started
Euonymus fortunei
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Euonymus japonicus
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Euphorbia davidii
2015/062 - Euphorbia davidii exhibiting invasive characteristics in Serbia
Eutypella parasitica
2015/210 - First report of Eutypella parasitica in the Czech Republic
Fallopia japonica
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
Fallopia sachalinensis
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
Fallopia x bohemica
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
Ficus microcarpa
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Finland
2015/016 - Finnish study on ‘Pathways for introduction of invasive pests to Finland and the value of production at risk in the different sectors of plant production in Finland’
2015/113 - First report of Groundnut ringspot virus in Finland
2015/136 - First report of Plum pox virus in Finland
2015/184 - First report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Finland
France
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/055 - First report of Grapevine pinot gris virus in France
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/144 - First report of Xylella fastidiosa in France
2015/161 - Update on the situation of Xylella fastidiosa in Corsica (FR)
2015/180 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Alpes-Maritimes, mainland France
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
2015/215 - Economic analysis of invasive alien species costs to the French economy
Frankliniella occidentalis
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Freesia leichtlinii subsp. alba
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
French Polynesia
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Galenia pubescens
2015/106 - Galenia pubescens in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Gamochaeta pensylvanica
2015/060 - First reports of Gamochaeta pensylvanica and Verbesina encelioides in the United Arab Emirates
Genetics
2015/099 - New data on Agrilus auroguttatus
Georgia
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Geosmithia morbida
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Germany
2015/032 - Phytophthora ramorum found in Bayern, Germany
2015/076 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in Germany: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/165 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ on carrots in Germany
Globodera ellingtonae
2015/100 - Globodera ellingtonae: a new potato cyst nematode
Globodera rostochiensis
2015/129 - First report of Globodera rostochiensis in Kenya
Glycaspis brimblecombei
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Glyceria grandis
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Glyceria striata
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Grapevine fanleaf virus
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Grapevine Pinot gris virus
2015/055 - First report of Grapevine pinot gris virus in France
2015/095 - Situation of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Italy
2015/096 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris in Greece
2015/211 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in the USA
2015/212 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Turkey
Grapevine red blotch-associated virus
2015/093 - Grapevine red blotch-associated virus: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Grapevine vein clearing virus
2015/094 - Grapevine vein clearing virus: a new virus of grapevine
Greece
2015/007 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Crete (Greece)
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/090 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Greece
2015/092 - Situation of Ceratocystis platani in Greece
2015/096 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris in Greece
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Groundnut ringspot virus
2015/113 - First report of Groundnut ringspot virus in Finland
Growth stage keys
2015/102 - New BBCH growth stage keys
Guadeloupe
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
Guyana
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Gymnocoronis spilanthoides
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Habitats
2015/081 - Plant invaders in European and Mediterranean inland waters
Helicoverpa armigera
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/126 - First report of Helicoverpa armigera in the USA
Hercinothrips dimidiatus
2015/025 - First report of Hercinothrips dimidiatus in Portugal
Heterobasidion irregulare
2015/149 - Heterobasidion irregulare detected for the first time in Minnesota (US)
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Hop stunt viroid
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
Hungary
2015/002 - Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus found in Hungary
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
Hydrilla verticillata
2015/059 - Suitability of the leaf-mining fly, Hydrellia sp., for the biocontrol of Hydrilla verticillata in South Africa
Hymenoscyphus fraxineus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/191 - Hymenoscyphus fraxineus found for the first time in Emilia-Romagna region (IT)
Impacts
2015/105 - Negative impacts of Solidago canadensis on native plant and pollinator communities
2015/140 - Yield losses in maize due to parthenium weed
2015/142 - Ecological impacts of the aquatic invasive Elodea nuttallii in Northern Ireland
2015/217 - Nectar of the invasive Rhododendron ponticum can have negative impacts on native bee health
Impatiens edgeworthii
2015/103 - Impatiens edgeworthii in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Impatiens glandulifera
2015/082 - First release of a fungal classical biological control agent against an invasive alien weed in Europe
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Incursions
2015/115 - Incursions of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in Argentina
2015/150 - Incursion of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands
2015/181 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Coffea spp. plants imported into Switzerland
India
2015/024 - First report of Tuta absoluta in India
2015/053 - Surveys on ‘Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus’ in India
2015/219 - Hotspots for invasive alien plants in India
Interceptions
2015/012 - EPPO report on notifications of non-compliance
2015/080 - EPPO report on notifications of non-compliance
2015/138 - EPPO report on notifications of non-compliance
2015/195 - EPPO report on notifications of non-compliance
Invasive alien plants
2015/013 - Appointment of a new EPPO Scientific Officer on invasive alien plants
2015/036 - New EU regulation on invasive alien species comes into force
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
2015/038 - GB non-native species secretariat launches free online training in biosecurity
2015/039 - C-S-R strategies of invasive plants in Croatia
2015/040 - COST Action FA1203 Sustainable management of Ambrosia artemisiifolia in Europe (SMARTER)
2015/041 - National Invasive Species Awareness Week (USA) provides webinar presentations on invasive species topics
2015/042 - Are native-range habitats of invasive plants similar to invaded-range habitats?
2015/043 - 17th European Weed Research Society (EWRS) Symposium (Montpellier, FR, 2015-06-23/26)
2015/044 - 13th International EMAPi Conference (Hawai’i Island, USA, 2015-09-20/24)
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/059 - Suitability of the leaf-mining fly, Hydrellia sp., for the biocontrol of Hydrilla verticillata in South Africa
2015/060 - First reports of Gamochaeta pensylvanica and Verbesina encelioides in the United Arab Emirates
2015/061 - First reports of Parthenium hysterophorus and Bidens pilosa in the United Arab Emirates
2015/062 - Euphorbia davidii exhibiting invasive characteristics in Serbia
2015/063 - Interactions between soil and exotic plant species
2015/064 - Free download of the book ‘Invasive alien plants and their management in Africa’
2015/081 - Plant invaders in European and Mediterranean inland waters
2015/082 - First release of a fungal classical biological control agent against an invasive alien weed in Europe
2015/083 - Distance-dependent effects of the invasive Lupinus polyphyllus on native plants
2015/084 - The performance of native and invasive Myriophyllum species under different abiotic conditions
2015/085 - Status and management of Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal
2015/086 - Direct and indirect effects of the alien tree Ailanthus altissima
2015/087 - A catalogue of biological control agents against weeds
2015/088 - Distribution and morphological variation of invasive Elodea nuttallii and E. canadensis in Croatia
2015/103 - Impatiens edgeworthii in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/104 - Invasive potential of Miscanthus sacchariflorus and Miscanthus sinensis
2015/105 - Negative impacts of Solidago canadensis on native plant and pollinator communities
2015/106 - Galenia pubescens in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/107 - Waterbirds as pathways for the movement of aquatic alien invasive species
2015/120 - Cenchrus longispinus in the EPPO region: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/122 - Landoltia punctata: a new documented species
2015/123 - Pontederia cordata: a new documented species
2015/124 - International ragweed day (2015-06-27)
2015/125 - 14th International Symposium on Aquatic Plants (Edinburgh, GB, 2015-09-14/18)
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
2015/140 - Yield losses in maize due to parthenium weed
2015/141 - Smartphone apps for recording invasive alien species in Europe
2015/142 - Ecological impacts of the aquatic invasive Elodea nuttallii in Northern Ireland
2015/143 - 7th International Weed Science Congress (Prague, CZ, 2016-06-19/25)
2015/157 - Azolla filiculoides invasion in the Doñana marshland (Spain)
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
2015/159 - Evidence for recent evolution in Microstegium vimineum in North America
I2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
2015/176 - Microstegium vimineum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/177 - Alternanthera philoxeroides recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/178 - Myriophyllum heterophyllum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
2015/197 - Plant invasions and the microbial community
2015/198 - Internet trade in invasive plants
2015/199 - Two alien species of Bidens (Asteraceae) new to the flora of Serbia
2015/200 - Agastache rugosa (Lamiaceae), a new casual alien in the flora of Poland
2015/201 - 9th Neobiota Conference on Biological Invasions (Vianden, LU, 2016-09-14/17)
2015/215 - Economic analysis of invasive alien species costs to the French economy
2015/216 - The suitability of Neochetina bruchi and Neochetina eichhorniae as biocontrol agents for Eichhornia crassipes in Ethiopia
2015/217 - Nectar of the invasive Rhododendron ponticum can have negative impacts on native bee health
2015/218 - Defra report: assessing the achievements of local action groups in tackling invasive non-native species
2015/219 - Hotspots for invasive alien plants in India
2015/220 - Freshwater Invasives – Networking for Strategy (FINS-II) conference (Zagreb, HR, 2016-07-11/14)
IPPC
2015/017 - IPPC photo contest: Pests without borders!
I2015/020 - A new IPPC Secretary has been named
Iran
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Iraq
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
2015/206 - Rhynchophorus ferrugineus found in Basra governorate, Iraq
Ireland
2015/151 - First report of the eucalyptus leaf beetle Paropsisterna selmani in the United Kingdom and in Ireland
2015/207 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Ireland
Iris versicolor
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Israel
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Italy
2015/004 - Pityophthorus juglandis detected in Lombardia region, Italy
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/073 - Situation of Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus in Italy
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/095 - Situation of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Italy
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/171 - Aponychus corpuzae found in Slovenia and Italy: first records in the EPPO region
2015/172 - Ricania speculum found in Italy: first record in the EPPO region
2015/191 - Hymenoscyphus fraxineus found for the first time in Emilia-Romagna region (IT)
2015/194 - Tomato ringspot virus detected in Punica granatum in Italy
Jacaranda mimosifolia
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Jordan
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
Justicia adhatoda
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Kabatiella microsticta
2015/078 - First report of Kabatiella microsticta on hemerocallis in Norway
Kenya
2015/129 - First report of Globodera rostochiensis in Kenya
Korea, Republic of
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/089 - First report of Erwinia amylovora in the Republic of Korea
Lamiastrum galeobdolon
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Landoltia punctata
2015/122 - Landoltia punctata: a new documented species
Lantana camara
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Latvia
2015/116 - Results of the 2014 surveys on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Latvia
Lebanon
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
2015/097 - Studies on potential vectors of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma phoenicium’ in Lebanon
Lecanosticta acicola
2015/192 - Outbreak of Lecanosticta acicola in Tyrol, Austria
Lespedeza juncea
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Leucinodes africensis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Leucinodes ethiopica
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Leucinodes kenyensis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Leucinodes laisalis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Leucinodes malawiensis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Leucinodes orbonalis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Leucinodes pseudorbonalis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Leucinodes rimavallis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Leucinodes ugandensis
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
Liberibacter crescens
2015/052 - Liberibacter crescens: the first cultured member of the genus Liberibacter
Ligustrum sinense
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus
2015/073 - Situation of Lissorhoptrus oryzophilus in Italy
Lithuania
2015/117 - Results of the 2014 survey on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania
Little cherry virus-1
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Lonicera maackii
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Lonicera morrowii
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Lonsdalea quercina subsp. populi
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Ludwigia grandiflora
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Lupinus polyphyllus
2015/083 - Distance-dependent effects of the invasive Lupinus polyphyllus on native plants
Lycorma delicatula
2015/023 - First report of Lycorma delicatula in the USA: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Lygodium japonicum
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Lysichiton americanus
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Maconellicoccus hirsutus
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/070 - First reports of Maconellicoccus hirsutus and Phenacoccus peruvianus in Tunisia
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Maize chlorotic mottle virus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Maize lethal necrosis disease
2015/147 - Maize lethal necrosis: an emerging disease in Africa
Malacosoma americanum
2015/069 - Unconfirmed report of Malacosoma americanum in Turkey
Management
2015/085 - Status and management of Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal
2015/196 - How environmental managers perceive invasive species issues
2015/215 - Economic analysis of invasive alien species costs to the French economy
2015/218 - Defra report: assessing the achievements of local action groups in tackling invasive non-native species
Marchalina hellenica
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Martinique
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
Massicus raddei
2015/046 - Massicus raddei (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae – oak longhorn beetle): addition to the EPPO Alert List
Melampsora ferrinii
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Melampsora medusa
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Melodogyne naasi
2015/168 - First report of Meloidogyne naasi in the Czech Republic
Meloidogyne enterolobii
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Meloidogyne fallax
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/190 - Meloidogyne fallax detected in sports turf in the United Kingdom
Mexico
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Microcephalothrips abdominalis
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
Microstegium vimineum
2015/159 - Evidence for recent evolution in Microstegium vimineum in North America
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
2015/176 - Microstegium vimineum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
2015/197 - Plant invasions and the microbial community
Minor uses
2015/065 - Recruitment of the Co-ordinator for the EU Minor Uses Co-ordination Facility
2015/214 - The EU Minor Uses Coordination Facility has started
Miscanthus sacchariflorus
2015/104 - Invasive potential of Miscanthus sacchariflorus and Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/104 - Invasive potential of Miscanthus sacchariflorus and Miscanthus sinensis
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Modelling
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Monilina polystroma
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Montenegro
2015/048 - First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Montenegro
Myoporum tenuifolium
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Myriophyllum heterophyllum
2015/084 - The performance of native and invasive Myriophyllum species under different abiotic conditions
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
2015/178 - Myriophyllum heterophyllum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
NAPPO
2015/045 - New NAPPO Executive Director
Narcissus papyraceus
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Neochetina bruchi and N. eichhorniae
2015/216 - The suitability of Neochetina bruchi and Neochetina eichhorniae as biocontrol agents for Eichhornia crassipes in Ethiopia
Neophyllaphis podocarpi
2015/188 - First report of Neophyllaphis podocarpi in Spain
Nepal
2015/085 - Status and management of Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal
Netherlands
2015/109 - Updated situation of Thrips setosus in the Netherlands
2015/128 - Dryocosmus kuriphilus found again in the Netherlands
2015/135 - Diaporthe vaccinii is absent from the Netherlands
2015/150 - Incursion of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands
2015/164 - Ralstonia solanacearum (probably race 1) detected in ornamental Anthurium plants in the Netherlands
2015/182 - Ralstonia solanacearum (race 1) detected in Rosa in the Netherlands
New Caledonia
2015/146 - Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in New Caledonia.
New host plants
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/182 - Ralstonia solanacearum (race 1) detected in Rosa in the Netherlands
2015/194 - Tomato ringspot virus detected in Punica granatum in Italy
New pests
2015/056 - Characterization of a new virus infecting potatoes in China
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/094 - Grapevine vein clearing virus: a new virus of grapevine
2015/100 - Globodera ellingtonae: a new potato cyst nematode
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/147 - Maize lethal necrosis: an emerging disease in Africa
2015/151 - First report of the eucalyptus leaf beetle Paropsisterna selmani in the United Kingdom and in Ireland
2015/154 - Dendroctonus mesoamericanus: a new species of bark beetle
2015/170 - Agapanthus gall midge: a new and undescribed species found for the first time in the United Kingdom
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
New records
2015/001 - First report of Ralstonia solanacearum on potatoes in Poland
2015/003 - First report of Diaporthe vaccinii in Poland and its subsequent eradication
2015/005 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Brazil
2015/006 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Bulgaria
2015/007 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Crete (Greece)
2015/008 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Poland
2015/009 - First report of Cydalima perspectalis in Bulgaria
2015/010 - First report of Pseudacysta perseae in Madeira (PT): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/022 - First report of Trioza erytreae in mainland Spain
2015/023 - First report of Lycorma delicatula in the USA: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/024 - First report of Tuta absoluta in India
2015/025 - First report of Hercinothrips dimidiatus in Portugal
2015/026 - First report of Phenacoccus peruvianus in Austria
2015/027 - First report of Acizzia jamatonica in Austria
2015/029 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ in Austria
2015/030 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. aesculi in Austria
2015/031 - First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’ in the United Kingdom
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/047 - First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Croatia
2015/050 - First report of Ceratitis capitata in the Dominican Republic
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/054 - Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum occur in Switzerland
2015/055 - First report of Grapevine pinot gris virus in France
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/060 - First reports of Gamochaeta pensylvanica and Verbesina encelioides in the United Arab Emirates
2015/061 - First reports of Parthenium hysterophorus and Bidens pilosa in the United Arab Emirates
2015/067 - First report of Anoplophora chinensis in Turkey
2015/070 - First reports of Maconellicoccus hirsutus and Phenacoccus peruvianus in Tunisia
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
2015/075 - Situation of Vespa velutina in the Iberian Peninsula
2015/076 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in Germany: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/077 - First report of Acidovorax citrulli in Serbia
2015/078 - First report of Kabatiella microsticta on hemerocallis in Norway
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/089 - First report of Erwinia amylovora in the Republic of Korea
2015/090 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Greece
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/108 - First report of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the United Kingdom
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/113 - First report of Groundnut ringspot virus in Finland
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/126 - First report of Helicoverpa armigera in the USA
2015/129 - First report of Globodera rostochiensis in Kenya
2015/130 - First report of Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Egypt
2015/134 - First detection of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma solani’ on strawberry in the United Kingdom
2015/136 - First report of Plum pox virus in Finland
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/144 - First report of Xylella fastidiosa in France
2015/150 - Incursion of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands
2015/151 - First report of the eucalyptus leaf beetle Paropsisterna selmani in the United Kingdom and in Ireland
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
2015/163 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato in Slovenia
2015/165 - First report of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum’ on carrots in Germany
2015/167 - First report of Ceratocystis platani in Albania
2015/168 - First report of Meloidogyne naasi in the Czech Republic
2015/171 - Aponychus corpuzae found in Slovenia and Italy: first records in the EPPO region
2015/172 - Ricania speculum found in Italy: first record in the EPPO region
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/184 - First report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Finland
2015/188 - First report of Neophyllaphis podocarpi in Spain
2015/189 - First report of Sipha flava in Spain
2015/193 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in the United Kingdom
2015/202 - First report of Tecia solanivora in mainland Spain
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
2015/206 - Rhynchophorus ferrugineus found in Basra governorate, Iraq
2015/207 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Ireland
2015/210 - First report of Eutypella parasitica in the Czech Republic
2015/211 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in the USA
2015/212 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Turkey
New Zealand
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Norfolk Island
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Norway
2015/078 - First report of Kabatiella microsticta on hemerocallis in Norway
2015/091 - Survey of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrot crops in Norway
Nothoscordum gracile
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Opuntia humifusa
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Opuntia phaeacantha
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Orientus ishidae
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
Orthodontium lineare
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Oxalis pes-caprae
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Pakistan
2015/140 - Yield losses in maize due to parthenium weed
Paropsisterna selmani
2015/151 - First report of the eucalyptus leaf beetle Paropsisterna selmani in the United Kingdom and in Ireland
Parthenium hysterophorus
2015/061 - First reports of Parthenium hysterophorus and Bidens pilosa in the United Arab Emirates
2015/085 - Status and management of Parthenium hysterophorus in Nepal
2015/140 - Yield losses in maize due to parthenium weed
Paspalum distichum
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Pathways
2015/015 - EPPO study on pest risks associated with the import of tomato fruit
2015/016 - Finnish study on ‘Pathways for introduction of invasive pests to Finland and the value of production at risk in the different sectors of plant production in Finland’
2015/107 - Waterbirds as pathways for the movement of aquatic alien invasive species
Phenacoccus madeirensis
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Phenacoccus peruvianus
2015/026 - First report of Phenacoccus peruvianus in Austria
2015/070 - First reports of Maconellicoccus hirsutus and Phenacoccus peruvianus in Tunisia
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Phymosia umbellata
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Phytophthora acerina
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora agathidicida
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora arenaria
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora asiatica
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora bilorbang
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora borealis
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora chlamydospora
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora chrysanthemi
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora cichorii
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora cocois
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora constricta
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora dauci
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora gibbosa
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora glovera
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora gregata
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora himalsilva
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora hydropathica
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora lactucae
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora lacustris
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora litoralis
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora macilentosa
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora obscura
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora pachypleura
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora pisi
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora plurivora
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora pluvialis
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora ramorum
2015/032 - Phytophthora ramorum found in Bayern, Germany
Phytophthora riparia
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora stricta
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Phytophthora thermophila
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Pittosporum tobira
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Pityophthorus juglandis
2015/004 - Pityophthorus juglandis detected in Lombardia region, Italy
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Plasmopara obducens
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Platynota rostrana
2015/150 - Incursion of Platynota rostrana in the Netherlands
Plum pox virus
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/136 - First report of Plum pox virus in Finland
Poland
2015/001 - First report of Ralstonia solanacearum on potatoes in Poland
2015/003 - First report of Diaporthe vaccinii in Poland and its subsequent eradication
2015/008 - First report of Drosophila suzukii in Poland
2015/200 - Agastache rugosa (Lamiaceae), a new casual alien in the flora of Poland
Polygonum perfoliatum
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Pontederia cordata
2015/123 - Pontederia cordata: a new documented species
Portugal
2015/010 - First report of Pseudacysta perseae in Madeira (PT): addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/025 - First report of Hercinothrips dimidiatus in Portugal
2015/075 - Situation of Vespa velutina in the Iberian Peninsula
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
2015/204 - Trioza erytreae occurs in mainland Portugal
Pospiviroids
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Potato spindle tuber viroid
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Potato virus H
2015/056 - Characterization of a new virus infecting potatoes in China
PRA
2015/176 - Microstegium vimineum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/177 - Alternanthera philoxeroides recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
2015/178 - Myriophyllum heterophyllum recommended for regulation in the EPPO region
Prodiplosis longifila
2015/209 - Prodiplosis longifila (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae): addition to the EPPO Alert List
Prosopis juliflora
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Prunus campanulata
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Prunus pensylvanica
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Prunus serotina
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Prunus virginiana
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Prunus virus T
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Pseudacysta perseae
2015/010 - First report of Pseudacysta perseae in Madeira (PT): addition to the EPPO Alert List
Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae
2015/090 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Greece
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/132 - Update on the situation of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Switzerland
Pseudomonas syringae pv. aesculi
2015/030 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. aesculi in Austria
Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato
2015/163 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato in Slovenia
Publications
2015/015 - EPPO study on pest risks associated with the import of tomato fruit
2015/016 - Finnish study on ‘Pathways for introduction of invasive pests to Finland and the value of production at risk in the different sectors of plant production in Finland’
2015/064 - Free download of the book ‘Invasive alien plants and their management in Africa’
2015/102 - New BBCH growth stage keys
2015/122 - Landoltia punctata: a new documented species
2015/123 - Pontederia cordata: a new documented species
Puccinia horiana
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Puccinia komarovii var. glanduliferae
2015/082 - First release of a fungal classical biological control agent against an invasive alien weed in Europe
Puerto Rico
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/071 - Ceratitis capitata found in Puerto Rico
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Pyracantha coccinea
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Quarantine list
2015/011 - New quarantine lists of Russia
Ralstonia solanacearum
2015/001 - First report of Ralstonia solanacearum on potatoes in Poland
2015/028 - Eradication of Ralstonia solanacearum from Austria
2015/116 - Results of the 2014 surveys on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Latvia
2015/117 - Results of the 2014 survey on Ralstonia solanacearum and Clavibacter michiganensis subsp. sepedonicus in Lithuania
2015/131 - Ralstonia solanacearum detected in ware potatoes in Belgium
2015/146 - Ralstonia solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 detected in New Caledonia.
2015/164 - Ralstonia solanacearum (probably race 1) detected in ornamental Anthurium plants in the Netherlands
2015/182 - Ralstonia solanacearum (race 1) detected in Rosa in the Netherlands
2015/183 - Surveys on potato bacteria in Karelia and Arkangelsk, Northern Russia
Raoiella indica
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Regulations
2015/036 - New EU regulation on invasive alien species comes into force
2015/145 - Publication of the EU measures against Xylella fastidiosa
Rhamnus davurica
2015/197 - Plant invasions and the microbial community
Rhododendron ponticum
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/217 - Nectar of the invasive Rhododendron ponticum can have negative impacts on native bee health
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/206 - Rhynchophorus ferrugineus found in Basra governorate, Iraq
Rhynchophorus palmarum
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Ricania speculum
2015/172 - Ricania speculum found in Italy: first record in the EPPO region
Robinia pseudacacia
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Romania
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Rosa rugosa
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Rubus armeniacus
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Rubus montanus
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Rubus rosifolius
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Rubus spectabilis
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Russia
2015/011 - New quarantine lists of Russia
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/183 - Surveys on potato bacteria in Karelia and Arkangelsk, Northern Russia
Saudi Arabia
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Scaphoideus titanus
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/152 - Scaphoideus titanus occurs in Slovakia
Scirtothrips dorsalis
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
Senecio angulatus
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Senecio inaequidens
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Serbia
2015/062 - Euphorbia davidii exhibiting invasive characteristics in Serbia
2015/077 - First report of Acidovorax citrulli in Serbia
2015/199 - Two alien species of Bidens (Asteraceae) new to the flora of Serbia
Sicyos angulatus
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Sipha flava
2015/189 - First report of Sipha flava in Spain
Sirococcus tsugae
2015/076 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in Germany: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/193 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in the United Kingdom
Slovakia
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/152 - Scaphoideus titanus occurs in Slovakia
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Slovenia
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/111 - Surveys on Hop stunt viroid on hops in Slovenia and detection of an unexpected pathogen: Citrus bark cracking viroid
2015/112 - Citrus bark cracking viroid is causing ‘severe hop stunt disease’ in Slovenia: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/163 - First report of Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato in Slovenia
2015/171 - Aponychus corpuzae found in Slovenia and Italy: first records in the EPPO region
Solanum elaeagnifolium
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
Solidago canadensis
2015/105 - Negative impacts of Solidago canadensis on native plant and pollinator communities
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Solidago gigantea
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Sorbus graeca
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
South Africa
2015/059 - Suitability of the leaf-mining fly, Hydrellia sp., for the biocontrol of Hydrilla verticillata in South Africa
Spain
2015/022 - First report of Trioza erytreae in mainland Spain
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/075 - Situation of Vespa velutina in the Iberian Peninsula
2015/086 - Direct and indirect effects of the alien tree Ailanthus altissima
2015/157 - Azolla filiculoides invasion in the Doñana marshland (Spain)
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/188 - First report of Neophyllaphis podocarpi in Spain
2015/189 - First report of Sipha flava in Spain
2015/202 - First report of Tecia solanivora in mainland Spain
2015/203 - Epitrix papa: a newly described species previously misidentified as E. similaris in the EPPO region
2015/205 - Updated situation of Trioza erytreae in Spain
Sphagneticola trilobata
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Spiraea japonica
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Spiraea latifolia
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Spiroplasma citri
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Strawberry latent ringspot virus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Sudan
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Sweden
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Switzerland
2015/054 - Dothistroma pini and D. septosporum occur in Switzerland
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/132 - Update on the situation of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae in Switzerland
2015/181 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Coffea spp. plants imported into Switzerland
2015/185 - Anoplophora glabripennis found in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland
Syria
2015/037 - Current situation of Solanum elaeagnifolium invasion in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
Taxonomy
2015/052 - Liberibacter crescens: the first cultured member of the genus Liberibacter
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/110 - Apriona germari and Apriona rugicollis are two distinct species
2015/118 - Phytoplasma classification
2015/148 - Andean potato latent virus (APLV) split into Andean potato latent virus (APLV) and Andean potato mild mosaic virus (APMMV)
2015/153 - Taxonomic studies suggest that Leucinodes orbonalis does not occur in Africa and that other new Leucinodes species are present
2015/154 - Dendroctonus mesoamericanus: a new species of bark beetle
2015/169 - New Phytophthora species
Tecia solanivora
2015/202 - First report of Tecia solanivora in mainland Spain
Thevetia peruviana
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Thrips palmi
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/072 - Situation of several thrips species in Guadeloupe and Martinique
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Thrips setosus
2015/109 - Updated situation of Thrips setosus in the Netherlands
Tomato chlorosis virus
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus
2015/114 - Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus: addition to the EPPO Alert List
Tomato mottle wrinkle virus
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Tomato ringspot virus
2015/194 - Tomato ringspot virus detected in Punica granatum in Italy
Tomato spotted wilt virus
2015/034 - Tomato spotted wilt virus found again in Austria
Tomato yellow leaf curl virus
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Toxoptera citricidus
2015/074 - Toxoptera citricidus does not occur in Chile
Training
2015/038 - GB non-native species secretariat launches free online training in biosecurity
2015/041 - National Invasive Species Awareness Week (USA) provides webinar presentations on invasive species topics
Triadica sebifera
2015/179 - EU study on horizon scanning for invasive alien species
Trifolium pratense var. sativum
2015/158 - Invasive plant species in Sweden
Trioza apicalis
2015/091 - Survey of 'Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum' in carrot crops in Norway
Trioza erytreae
2015/022 - First report of Trioza erytreae in mainland Spain
2015/204 - Trioza erytreae occurs in mainland Portugal
2015/205 - Updated situation of Trioza erytreae in Spain
Tropaeolum majus
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Tunisia
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/070 - First reports of Maconellicoccus hirsutus and Phenacoccus peruvianus in Tunisia
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Turkey
2015/067 - First report of Anoplophora chinensis in Turkey
2015/068 - Unconfirmed report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Turkey
2015/069 - Unconfirmed report of Malacosoma americanum in Turkey
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/121 - Status of invasive alien plants in Turkey
2015/212 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Turkey
Tuta absoluta
2015/024 - First report of Tuta absoluta in India
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Uganda
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Unconfirmed records
2015/068 - Unconfirmed report of Anoplophora glabripennis in Turkey
2015/069 - Unconfirmed report of Malacosoma americanum in Turkey
United Arab Emirates
2015/051 - First reports of Corythauma ayyari in Sicilia (IT), Spain, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates
2015/060 - First reports of Gamochaeta pensylvanica and Verbesina encelioides in the United Arab Emirates
2015/061 - First reports of Parthenium hysterophorus and Bidens pilosa in the United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
2015/031 - First report of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma fragariae’ in the United Kingdom
2015/038 - GB non-native species secretariat launches free online training in biosecurity
2015/098 - Orientus ishidae: a potential phytoplasma vector spreading in the EPPO region
2015/108 - First report of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in the United Kingdom
2015/134 - First detection of ‘Candidatus Phytoplasma solani’ on strawberry in the United Kingdom
2015/142 - Ecological impacts of the aquatic invasive Elodea nuttallii in Northern Ireland
2015/151 - First report of the eucalyptus leaf beetle Paropsisterna selmani in the United Kingdom and in Ireland
2015/170 - Agapanthus gall midge: a new and undescribed species found for the first time in the United Kingdom
2015/190 - Meloidogyne fallax detected in sports turf in the United Kingdom
2015/193 - First report of Sirococcus tsugae in the United Kingdom
2015/218 - Defra report: assessing the achievements of local action groups in tackling invasive non-native species
Uruguay
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
USA
2015/023 - First report of Lycorma delicatula in the USA: addition to the EPPO Alert List
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/041 - National Invasive Species Awareness Week (USA) provides webinar presentations on invasive species topics
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/099 - New data on Agrilus auroguttatus
2015/100 - Globodera ellingtonae: a new potato cyst nematode
2015/101 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/119 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/126 - First report of Helicoverpa armigera in the USA
2015/133 - Huanglongbing detected again in California (US)
2015/137 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/149 - Heterobasidion irregulare detected for the first time in Minnesota (US)
2015/173 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/197 - Plant invasions and the microbial community
2015/211 - First report of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in the USA
Venezuela
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Verbesina encelioides
2015/060 - First reports of Gamochaeta pensylvanica and Verbesina encelioides in the United Arab Emirates
Vespa velutina
2015/075 - Situation of Vespa velutina in the Iberian Peninsula
Vitex rotundifolia
2015/058 - Present and future threats by invasive alien plants in Georgia
Washingtonia filifera
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Watermelon silver mottle virus
2015/079 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Xanthium strumarium
2015/139 - Invasive alien plants in Transylvania (RO)
Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. vesicatoria
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Xanthomonas euvesicatoria
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Xanthomonas gardneri
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola
2015/035 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Xanthomonas perforans
2015/174 - New additions to the EPPO A1 and A2 Lists
Xiphinema rivesi
2015/057 - New data on quarantine pests and pests of the EPPO Alert List
Xylella fastidiosa
2015/144 - First report of Xylella fastidiosa in France
2015/145 - Publication of the EU measures against Xylella fastidiosa
2015/161 - Update on the situation of Xylella fastidiosa in Corsica (FR)
2015/180 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Alpes-Maritimes, mainland France
2015/181 - Xylella fastidiosa detected in Coffea spp. plants imported into Switzerland
Yucca gloriosa
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Zantedeschia aethiopica
2015/160 - Alien flora of Rhodes island (Greece)
Sources
EPPO Secretariat (2015-12).