Update on the situation of Aromia bungii in Italy
In Italy, Aromia bungii (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae - EPPO A1 List) was first found in September 2012 in urban areas between Napoli and Pozzuoli (Campania region) on plum (Prunus domestica) and apricot (P. armeniaca) trees. In August 2013, the pest was also found in the municipality of Sedriano emerging from the trunk of 1 peach (P. persica) tree which had been felled and stored as firewood. In all cases, eradication measures have been taken. During an official survey, A. bungii was found in March 2017 on several apricot and plum trees (252 trees) in the municipalities of Marigliano and Somma Vesuviana (both in the province of Napoli, Campania region), approximately 15 km outside the boundaries of the previously delimited infested area in Campania. As a result, the monitoring programme has been intensified in this area and eradication measures have been taken.
The pest status of Aromia bungii in Italy is officially declared as: Present, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Italy (2017-04).