EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis capitata(CERTCA)

Distribution details in Sierra Leone

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Absent, unreliable record
From CABI Pest map 001 (2016): Present, no details
Comments
The presence of C. capitata seems plausible but this could not be confirmed by recently published records (as of 2020).
References
* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 26. Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Guinea Present, restricted distribution view...
Liberia Present, no details view...