Drosophila suzukii(DROSSU)
Distribution details in French Polynesia
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2017: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2017
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: at low prevalence (2017-07)
First recorded in: 2017
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present: at low prevalence (2017-07)
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/206) : first specimens were collected by a scientist (on holidays) in Moorea in January 2017. The identity of the pest was confirmed in February 2017. Also found in Tahiti. Low prevalence and no damage has been recorded in fruit orchards.
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – French Polynesia (PYF-10/2 of 2017-07-12) Drosophila suzukii present à Tahiti & Moorea. https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/french-polynesia/pestreports/2017/07/drosophila-suzukii-present-a-tahiti-moorea/