EPPO Global Database

Ceroplastes japonicus(CERPJA)

Distribution details in Switzerland

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2020
Comments
First specimens were found in December 2020 in Ticino on Laurus nobilis.
References
* Sutter, L, Dekumbis, V, Ançay, A, Mattei, G, Frey, B, Frey, JE, Blaser S (2022) First records of Ceroplastes ceriferus (Fabricius) (Hemiptera: Coccidae) and Ceroplastes japonicus (Gray) in Switzerland identified by DNA barcoding. EPPO Bulletin, 52, 130– 134. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12805
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Italy Present, widespread view...