EPPO Global Database

Dryocosmus kuriphilus(DRYCKU)

Distribution details in Greece

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
From CABI Pest map 677 (2023): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2016/145) : first found in 2014 near Milia (Pieria - Central Madedonia region).
References
* Memtsas GI, Melika G, Tziros GT, Petsopoulos D, Avtzis DN (2017) Dryocosmus kuriphilus in Greece - Identification of native natural enemies and Gnomoniopsis castanea. Abstract of a paper presented at the Panhellenic Entomological Congress (Athens, GR, 2017-09-19/22), p 30.
------- First found in 2014, it has spread to more than 10 other areas.

* Michaelakis A, Papachristos D, Chytas DA, Antonopoulou PD, Milonas PG, Avtzis DN (2016), First record of Dryocosmus kuriphilus in Greece. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 46(2), 290–294.
------- First record.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Albania Present, restricted distribution view...
Türkiye Present, restricted distribution view...