First report of Bactrocera dorsalis in Greece
Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae – EPPO A1 List) is reported for the first time from Greece. It was trapped at the end of June 2024 in the area of the Central Athens (Attica Region) as part of the official monitoring for fruit flies. A leaflet has been prepared to raise awareness and encourage reporting by all stakeholders.
The situation of Bactrocera dorsalis in Greece can be described as follows as: Present, not widely distributed.
Sources
Region of Attica (press release 2024-06-27) Ενημέρωση σχετικά με την εμφάνιση του επιβλαβούς οργανισμού καραντίνας και προτεραιότητας για την Ε.Ε., Bactrocera dorsalis. https://www.patt.gov.gr/category/koinonia/agrotiki_ktiniatriki_alieia/agrotiki_ktiniatriki_anakoinoseis/