EPPO Global Database

Liriomyza huidobrensis(LIRIHU)

Distribution details in Korea, Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2016: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2012
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2017/072) : first found during a survey of potato pests carried out in 2011-2012. Localized outbreaks were observed in Miryang and Goryeong counties. The paper from Maharjan et al. (2014) was the first published record, although some infestations on greenhouse crops had been observed earlier.
References
* Maharjan R, Oh HW, Jung C (2014) Morphological and genetic characteristics of Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard) (Diptera: Agromyzidae) infesting potato crops in Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 17, 281-286.
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* Maharjan R, Jung C (2016) Olfactory response and feeding preference of Liriomyza huidobrensis (Diptera: Agromyzidae) to potato cultivars. Environmental Entomology 45(5), 1205-1211.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Korea Dem. People's Republic Present, few occurrences view...