Cactoblastis cactorum(CACTCA)
Distribution details in United States of America
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2025: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1989
First recorded in: 1989
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* Morrison CR, Plowes RM, Springer LE, Sanchez-Peña S, Gilbert LE (2025) Establishment and range expansion of invasive Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) in Texas. Florida Entomologist 108(1), 20240052.
* Morrison CR, Plowes RM, Springer LE, Sanchez-Peña S, Gilbert LE (2025) Establishment and range expansion of invasive Cactoblastis cactorum (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae: Phycitinae) in Texas. Florida Entomologist 108(1), 20240052.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Absent, pest eradicated |