EPPO Global Database

Epilachna varivestis(EPILVA)

Distribution details in Nicaragua

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2000: Absent, unreliable record
From CABI Pest map 046 (1998): Absent, unreliable record
Comments
Latest CABI map notes that reports in Nicaragua may be misidentifications. However, presence in Nicaragua would be perfectly plausible.
References
* Maes, J. M. (1991) Revista Nicaraguense de Entomologia No. 16, 35-48.
------- Not found and suggests that previous reports are misidentifications.

* Schroder, R. F. W.; Schroder, P. K. (1989) International Journal of Acarology 15 (1), 55-56.
------- Esteli region.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Costa Rica Present, widespread view...
Honduras Present, restricted distribution view...