Distribution of Liriomyza huidobrensis in the EPPO region
Following a questionnaire sent to EPPO member countries, the following information on the distribution of L. huidobrensis has been obtained. L. huidobrensis is on the EPPO A1 List as a joint entry with Amauromyza maculosa and Liriomyza sativae.
Country Status Comments (summarized)
AT (Austria) never recorded
CY (Cyprus) never recorded
DD (German Democratic-Republic)
never recorded
DE (Federal Republic of Germany)
Intercepted in imports only
DK (Denmark) never recorded
On Gypsophila from NL.
ES (Spain) never recorded
FI (Finland) intercepted in imports only On chrysanthemum cuttings from NL in summer 1988 and gypsophila from Colombia. Uncertain identification of L. huidobrensis (but definitely not L. trifolii) on other imports of gypsophila from Colombia, NL and IL.
FR (France) intercepted in imports only Control at importation of most susceptible plants is being strengthened, in particular of propagation material for horticulture. Internally, commercial enterprises likely to be at risk are being closely observed.
GB (United Kingdom) locally established Intercepted on imports; some outbreaks have occurred (linked to imported material) and are being eradicated.
under eradication Ornamentals (mostly chrysanthemum) and vegetables infested. Import regulations have been tightened so that (a) horseradish and radish from NL must be free
of foliage, (b) PC is required for cut flowers of chrysanthemum from all countries and (c) PC is required for cut flowers from NL of a number of named plants.
GR (Greece) never recorded
GS (Guernsey) never recorded Increased surveillance of imported plant material.
HU (Hungary) never recorded
IE (Ireland). Intercepted in imports only On chrysanthemum and gypsophila.
IL (Israel) never recorded
JE (Jersey) never recorded Institute stringent checks at import.
MA (Morocco) never recorded
MT (Malta) never recorded Now requiring additional declaration that consignment found free from L. huidobrensis (and Frankliniella occidentalis) and grown in a place of production found
free from both. Importation of main hosts from NL temporarily halted.
NL (Netherlands) locally established In several nurseries of vegetables and ornamentals, under glass and in the open in the region of Westland. The original source of introduction is unclear. First
under eradication indicated in August and confirmed in September. Stringent measures have been taken to prevent local and international spread. All growers with potential hosts,
either Infested or not, are informed on control measures. Individual growers are provided with a detailed control regime in order to eliminate an infestation at the
end of an infested crop and to begin a new crop with healthy material. The object is to produce a very low infestation in glasshouses next spring. The pest is not
expected to survive outdoors in winter.
NO (Norway) never recorded
PT (Portugal) Intercepted in imports On cut flowers of gypsophila from Brazil.
only
SE (Sweden) intercepted in imports only
SU (USSR) never recorded