First report of Scirtothrips dorsalis in Turkey
Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae – EPPO A2 List) is reported for the first time in Turkey. It was collected from blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) in October 2020 in Adana province. The pest was reported to cause damage in blueberry production.
The situation of Scirtothrips dorsalis in Turkey can be described as: Present, restricted distribution.
Sources
Atakan E, Pehlivan S (2021) First report of the chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, 1919 (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Turkey. Turkish Journal of Zoology 45, 156-160. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-2012-14