EPPO Global Database

Bactrocera dorsalis(DACUDO)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Absent, intercepted only
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, isolated post entry findings in trap near points of entry/(exotic) fruit markets, under further surveillance, climate not suitable for establishment (2023-09)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/197) : 2 male adults caught in traps near fruit markets in Antwerp, 3 in Anderlecht and one in Courcelles. Not established.
References
* NPPO of Belgium (2015-12, 2016-12, 2017-12, 2023-09).

* Vanbergen S, Deschepper P, Van Autreve J, Huyshauwer V, Virgilio M, Bonte J, Dermauw W (2025) Genomic tracing reveals multiple independent occurrences of Bactrocera dorsalis in Belgium. Insects 16(12), 1271. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16121271
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Transient view...
Netherlands Absent, no pest record view...