EPPO Global Database

Bactrocera latifrons(DACULA)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Absent, intercepted only
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, intercepted only (2020-06)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2019/230) : two female specimens of Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae – EPPO A1 List) were caught in the municipality of Palma Campania (Naples province).

References
* Gargiulo S, Nugnes F, De Benedetta F, Bernardo U (2021) Bactrocera latifrons in Europe: The importance of the right attractant for detection. Bulletin of Insectology 74, 311-320.

* NPPO of Italy (2019-10, 2020-06).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Absent, pest eradicated view...