EPPO Global Database

Grapholita molesta(LASPMO)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2024: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, locally (2023-12)
Comments
From NPPO (2015): isolated individuals have been described in the past but the pest has not been detected in recent years in fruit production.

From NPPO (2024): the presence/transience of this pest has long been debated. However, during a monitoring programme in fruit production, the pest was found and confirmed in a number of organic apple orchards.
References
* NPPO of Belgium (2015-12, 2024-03).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, widespread view...
Germany Present, restricted distribution view...