EPPO Global Database

Tuta absoluta(GNORAB)

Distribution details in Italy (Sardegna)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2008
From CABI Pest map 723 (2013): Present, widespread
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2009/023) : first found in autumn 2008 in field and protected tomatoes.
References
* Cocco, A.; Deliperi, S.; Delrio, G. (2013) Journal of Applied Entomology 137 (1/2), 16-28.

* Nannini M, Atzori F, Murgia G, Pisci R, Sanna F (2012) Use of predatory mirids for control of the tomato borer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Sardinian greenhouse tomatoes. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 42(2), 255-259.
------- Present in the major-tomato producing districts.

* Pantaleoni RA, Cesaroni C, Cossu S, Deliperi S, Fadda L, Fois X, Lentini A, Loi A, Loru L, Molinu A, Nuvoli MT, Ramassini W, Sassu A, Serra G, Verdinelli M (2012) Impact of alien insect pests on Sardinian landscape and culture. Biodiversity Journal 3(4), 297-310.

* Regional Plant Protection Services of Campania, Sardegna, Sicilia (IT), 2009-02.

* Speranza S, Sannino L (2012) The current status of Tuta absoluta in Italy. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 42(2), 328-332.
------- Details about the situation of the pest in Italy.

* Viggiani G, Filella F, Delrio G, Ramassini W, Foxi C (2009) Tuta absoluta, nuovo lepidottero segnalato anche in Italia. L’Informatore Agrario no. 2, 66-67.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, restricted distribution view...
France Corse Present, few occurrences view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovenia Present, restricted distribution view...
Switzerland Present, restricted distribution view...