EPPO Global Database

Liriomyza trifolii(LIRITR)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1994: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 1979
From CABI Pest map 450 (1997): Present, widespread
From NPPO: Present, widespread
Comments
Spread rapidly through country, including Sicilia and Sardegna. In glasshouses, and in the field in warmer regions.
References
* Arzone, A. (1979) L'agromizide neartico Liriomyza trifolii nuovo nemico de gerbera in Italia. Informatore fitopatologico 29 (3), 3-6.

* Del Bene, G. (1984) Biological observations on Liriomyza trifolii associated to gerbera and on its natural enemies in Tuscany. Redia 67, 435-448.
------- First recorded in 1979.

* Bene, G. del (1990) Redia 73 (1), 63-78.

* Manzaroli, G.; Benuzzi, M. (1995) Colture Protette 24 (1), 41-47.

* NHM 1978 (San Remo).

* Sportelli, G. F. (1994) Colture Protette 23 (5), 37-38.

* Suss, L. et al. (1989) Liriomyza trifolii, note di biologia. Informatore fitopatologico 39 (12), 8-12.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, restricted distribution view...
France Present, widespread view...
Slovenia Absent, pest eradicated view...
Switzerland Present, few occurrences view...