EPPO Global Database

Dacus frontalis(DACUFR)

Distribution details in France

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Transient
First recorded in: 2025
Pest status declared by NPPO: Transient, detection in two plots of Cucurbita pepo (courgettes), actionable, under eradication (2025-12).
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2026/061) : 23 larvae and 3 adults found in Alpes-Maritimes department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region between September and October 2025. Under eradication.
References
* NPPO of France (2025-12)
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belgium Absent, intercepted only view...
Spain Present, restricted distribution view...
Spain Islas Canárias Present, restricted distribution view...