EPPO Global Database

Drosophila suzukii(DROSSU)

Distribution details in Brazil (Distrito Federal)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, few occurrences
Comments
Only 2 specimens were caught in traps placed in an ecological reserve (Brazilian Savanna) 35 km south of Brasilia. Establishment of the pest remains uncertain in this area.
References
* Paula MA, Lopes PHS, Tidon R (2014) First record of Drosophila suzukii in the Brazilian Savanna. Drosophila Information Service no. 97, 113-115. http://www.ou.edu/journals/dis/DIS97/DIS%2097%20-%202014%20-%20Master%20Copy.pdf
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Argentina Present, widespread view...
Uruguay Present, restricted distribution view...