First report and eradication of Scirtothrips dorsalis in Greece
Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae – EPPO A2 List) was first detected in Greece in Kriti in June 2025 in the Regional Unit of Chania in a consignment of avocado (Persea americana) plants for planting imported from Spain. Official measures were taken. Further surveillance with traps did not detect the pest. The outbreak is considered eradicated.
The pest status of Scirtothrips dorsalis in Greece is officially declared as: Absent, confirmed by surveys.
Sources
Directorate of Agricultural Economy of the Prefectural Government of Kastoria (2025-06-20) Ενημέρωση σχετικά με την εμφάνιση του επιβλαβούς οργανισμού καραντίνας, Scirtothrips dorsalis. [Update on the occurrence of the quarantine pest, Scirtothrips dorsalis]. https://kastoria.pdm.gov.gr/enimerosi-schetika-me-tin-emfanisi-tou-epivlavous-organismou-karantinas-scirtothrips-dorsalis/
NPPO of Greece (2026-04).