Lissachatina fulica(ACHAFU)
Distribution details in Israel
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2009: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2009
First recorded in: 2009
In September 2009, more than 50 giant African land snails were detected in a private garden in Tel Aviv. In addition, hundreds of L. fulica eggs were found. This represents the first report of L. fulica in Israel. Destruction of the pest was officially ordered and surveys were conducted.
* INTERNET
Anonymous (2009-09-29) Giant African snails discovered outside central Tel Aviv home. Haaretz.com. https://www.haaretz.com/1.5401692
* Roll U, Dayan T, Simberloff D, Mienis HK (2009) Non-indigenous land and freshwater gastropods in Israel. Biological Invasions 11, 1963-1972.
Anonymous (2009-09-29) Giant African snails discovered outside central Tel Aviv home. Haaretz.com. https://www.haaretz.com/1.5401692
* Roll U, Dayan T, Simberloff D, Mienis HK (2009) Non-indigenous land and freshwater gastropods in Israel. Biological Invasions 11, 1963-1972.