EPPO Global Database

Bemisia tabaci(BEMITA)

Distribution details in Tunisia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 284 (1999): Present, restricted distribution
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service 500/08.

EPPO Reporting Service (1997/220) : both biotypes A and B found in a 1996 survey of vegetables and ornaments under glass and outdoors.
References
* Bel-Kadhi MS, Onillon JC, Cenis JL (2008) Molecular characterization of Bemisia tabaci biotypes in Southern Tunisia. Tunisian Journal of Plant Protection 3, 79-85.
-------Both B and Q biotypes are found in Tunisia.

* Chermiti, B. (1991) Bulletin SROP 14 (5), 89-97.
------- Bemisia tabaci was found on a protected aubergine crop. [under glass]

* Chermiti, B.; Braham, M.; Cenis, J. L.; Alonso, C.; Beitia, F. (1997) Bulletin OILB/SROP 20 (4), 108-113.
------- Both B and non-B biotypes. (The non-B biotype was later designated biotype Q).

* Gorsane F, Ben Halima A, Ben Khalifa M, Bel-Kadhi MS, Fakhfakh H (2011) Molecular characterization of Bemisia tabaci populations in Tunisia: genetic structure and evidence for multiple acquisition of secondary symbionts. Environmental Entomology 40(4), 809-817.
------- B and Q biotypes. B-biotype found only in the South where it co-exists with Q-biotype.

* NHM (1980) [Hammamet].
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Algeria Present, no details view...
Libya Present, no details view...