EPPO Global Database

Gonipterus scutellatus species complex(GONPSC)

Distribution details in France

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2020: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1978
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, restricted distribution (2011-06)
From CABI Pest map 344 (2010): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Introduced from Italy (Liguria) into the Alpes Maritimes Département in 1978.
References
* Cadahia D (1980) Boletin del Servicio de Defensa Contra Plagas e Inspeccion Fitopatologica 6 (2), 165-192.

* FAO (1981) FAO Plant Protection Bulletin 29 (3/4), 77.
------- Restricted to the Ligurian Riviera in north-western Italy.

* Jacoboni A (1982) Informatore Fitopatologico 32 (6), 27-30.
------- Gonipterus scutellatus which is native to Australia reached France in 1978.

* NHM (1978) [Menton].

* NPPO of France (2011-06).

* Rabasse JM, Perrin H (1979) Annales de Zoologie, Ecologie Animale 11 (3), 336-345.
------- First report of the pest in the French Riviera in July 1978.

* Schröder ML, Slippers B, Wingfield MJ, Hurley BP (2020) Invasion history and management of Eucalyptus snout beetles in the Gonipterus scutellatus species complex. Journal of Pest Science 93(1), 11-25.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Italy Sicilia Present, restricted distribution view...
Italy Present, restricted distribution view...
Spain Islas Canárias Present, restricted distribution view...
Spain Present, restricted distribution view...