EPPO Global Database

Ips typographus(IPSXTY)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 359: Present, restricted distribution
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
Widespread throughout the Alps, often damaging weakened stands of Picea abies (Servadei et al., 1972). Doubtfully present in Toscana and Calabria. Data is lacking for Sicilia.
References
* Ambrosi, P.; Angheben, D.; Salvadori, C. (1990) Monti e Boschi 41 (3), 22-26.

* Gatti E (2011) [Scolytid and Platypodid beetles of Sardinia (Coleoptera: Scolytidae, Platypodidae)]. Conservazione Habitat Invertebrati 5, 609-639 (in Italian).

* Masutti, L. (1981) Memorie della Societa Entomologica Italiana 60 (1), 37-42.

* Porta, A. (1932) Fauna Coleoptorum italica, Vol. V. Stab. Tip. Piacentino, Piacenza.

* Servadei, A.; Zangheri, S.; Masutti, L. (1972) Entomologia generale e applicata, pp. 624-626. CEDAM, Padova.

* USDA (1985) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 66. Spruce bark beetle, Ips typographus. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, no details view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovenia Present, no details view...
Switzerland Present, widespread view...