EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis capitata(CERTCA)

Distribution details in Albania

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2007: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 001 (2016): Present, no details
Comments
Mainly found in the Mediterranean part of the country (i.e. coastal areas and plains of Kruja, Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Kavaja, and Southern Albania up to Saranda near Greece).
References
* Çota E, Shahini S, Ramadhi A, Shahini Z (2007) The invasive Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata) in Albania. Some preliminary data of infestation and behaviour. Proceedings of the International Conference ‘Alien arthropods in South East Europe - crossroad of three continents’ (Sofia, BG, 2007-09-19/21), 25-27. http://www.entomophaga.com/conf/1.pdf#page=25

* Dirlbek, J.; Dirlbek, K. (1966) Beitrage zur Entomologie 16 (5-6), 524.

* White IM, Elson-Harris MM (1992) Fruit flies of economic significance: their identification and bionomics. CABI, Wallingford (GB), 601 pp.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Greece Kriti Present, no details view...
Greece Present, widespread view...
Montenegro Present, no details view...