EPPO Global Database

Diaphorina citri(DIAACI)

Distribution details in Virgin Islands (US)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2010
Comments
The presence of D. citri was first noticed in April 2010 near Sainte Croix, as well as huanglongbing.
References
* NAPPO Phytosanitary Pest Alert System. Official Pest Reports. USA (2010-05-19) Confirmation of Citrus Greening (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus) in the Virgin Islands. http://www.pestalert.org/oprDetail_print.cfm?oprid=430

* Stocks SD (2014) More Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and citrus greening updates. NPDN - First Detector Network News 9(3), p 3.
------- Quarantine areas include the entire territory of US Virgin Islands.