EPPO Global Database

Drosophila suzukii(DROSSU)

Distribution details in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, few occurrences
From CABI Pest map 766 (2016): Present, few occurrences
Comments
Only 3 specimens were caught in traps placed in the ‘Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgãos' near Petrópolis. Establishment of the pest remains uncertain in this area.
References
* Bitner-Mathé BC, Victorino J, Faria FS (2014) Drosophila suzukii has been found in tropical Atlantic rainforest in southeastern Brazil. Drosophila Information Service no. 97, 136-137. 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...