EPPO Global Database

Diaphania nitidalis(DPHNNI)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2000: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 611 (2000): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
It has been reported from most USA states east of the Rocky Mountains and south of Minnesota to Massachusetts but does not normally overwinter further north than about 25°N (Miami, Florida)
References
* CABI (2019) Datasheet on Diaphania nitidalis (cucumber worm).

* Pena JE, Waddill VH, Elsey KD (1987) Population dynamics of the pickleworm and the melonworm (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Florida. Environmental Entomology 16(5), 1057-1061.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...