Epitrix similaris(EPIXSI)
Distribution details in United States of America
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2016: Present, restricted distribution
EPPO Reporting Service (2009/022) : E. similaris is a North American insect which is not considered there as a major pest there and data is lacking on its detailed distribution.
* Arnett RH Jr (2000) American Insects. A handbook of the insects of America North of Mexico, 2nd edition, CRC Press (US), 1003 pp.
* Mouttet R, Streito JC, Genson G, Germain JF (2016) Molecular evidence supports the recognition of Epitrix papa as a distinct species from Epitrix similaris. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 46(3), 583-587.
* Seeno T, Andrews F (1972) Alticinae of California, Part 1: Epitrix spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). The Coleopterist's Bulletin 26(2), 53-61 (abst.).
* Mouttet R, Streito JC, Genson G, Germain JF (2016) Molecular evidence supports the recognition of Epitrix papa as a distinct species from Epitrix similaris. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 46(3), 583-587.
* Seeno T, Andrews F (1972) Alticinae of California, Part 1: Epitrix spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae). The Coleopterist's Bulletin 26(2), 53-61 (abst.).