EPPO Global Database

Leptoglossus occidentalis(LEPLOC)

Distribution details in Algeria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Absent, unreliable record
Comments
One dead adult specimen was photographed in December 2019 near Algiers. Although this may indicate that the pest occurs in Algeria, its establishment needs to be confirmed by further observations.
References
* van der Heyden T (2019) First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann, 1910 (Heteroptera: Coreidae: Coreinae: Anisoscelini) in Algeria. Revista gaditana de Entomología, volumen X(1), 159-161.

Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Morocco Present, few occurrences view...
Tunisia Present, restricted distribution view...