EPPO Global Database

Aulacaspis yasumatsui(AULSYA)

Distribution details in Guadeloupe

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2006
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2007/220) : reported for the first time in 2006 on Cycas revoluta and C. circinalis.

EPPO Reporting Service (2008/100) : severe damage is observed, studies on biological control are urgently needed. Also present in Saint-Martin.
References
* Etienne J (2007) Pour la sauvegarde des Cycas en Guadeloupe. L’Entomologiste 63(5), 271-275.

* Matile-Ferrero D, Etienne J (2006) Cochenilles des Antilles françaises et de quelques autres îles des Caraïbes (Hemiptera, Coccoidea). Revue française d’Entomologie (NS) 28(4), 161-190.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Absent, intercepted only view...