EPPO Global Database

Icerya purchasi(ICERPU)

Distribution details in Germany

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2022
References
* Sobczyk T, Otti O, Reinhardt K, Schmidt C (2024) Erstnachweise der Australischen Wollschildlaus Icerya purchasi (Maskell, 1878) und der Seychellen-Schildlaus Icerya seychellarum (Westwood, 1855) in Sachsen und Bayern (Insecta: Coccoidea: Monophlebidae). Journal für Kulturpflanzen 76(01), 53-59.
------- in Sachsen: on 1 citrus plant in Dresden and on 400 citrus trees in historical garden (Grosssedlitz Baroque Garden). The infestation is considered to occur since 2014 on citrus trees (that are moved indoor in winter).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Corse Present, no details view...
France Present, no details view...
Poland Present, restricted distribution view...
Switzerland Present, no details view...