Leptinotarsa decemlineata(LPTNDE)
Distribution details in Finland
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2024: Present, restricted distribution
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, under eradication (2024-08)
From CABI Pest map 139 (2003): Present, few occurrences
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, under eradication (2024-08)
From CABI Pest map 139 (2003): Present, few occurrences
Occasionaly found (probably carried to Finland with air currents from neighbouring countries) but not established in the field. Outbreaks are subject to eradication measures.
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/201) : after having remained eradicated for many years, found again in 2001 in two private gardens. Probably entered by natural dispersal from Russia, or carried by traffic. Eradication measures applied.
EPPO Reporting Service (2002/165) : found again in 2002-06/09, in 55 farms producing potato and 269 gardens.
EPPO Reporting Service (2003/167) : found in 2003 in one farm and 5 private gardens. Under eradication.
According to EVIRA press release of July 2010, L. decemlineata has not been detected in Finland since 2007. Eradication was confirmed by the NPPO in 2011-06.
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/195) : several outbreaks were reported during summer 2011 in commercial potato fields and home gardens. Under eradication.
According to EVIRA press release of August 2012, L. decemlineata has been detected in 8 sites (Karjalohja, Loviisa, Pornainen, Vihti, Kangasniemi, Savitaipale, Kotka, Salo). In January 2013, the NPPO declared that 11 outbreaks were found in 2012. Eradication measures were applied.
From NPPO (2018): no beetles were found during the 2017 surveys conducted in the Protected Zone. The outbreaks recorded in previous years are declared eradicated.
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/103) : found in 3 fields in 2021. Under eradication.
From NPPO (2023-09): based on the inspections carried out, all outbreaks have been eradicated and the control measures have been terminated on September 5, 2023.
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/196) : 4 outbreaks were detected during summer 2024 in Southern Finland (2 in the municipality of Hamina and 2 in the municipality of Lappeenranta). Under eradication.
EPPO Reporting Service (2001/201) : after having remained eradicated for many years, found again in 2001 in two private gardens. Probably entered by natural dispersal from Russia, or carried by traffic. Eradication measures applied.
EPPO Reporting Service (2002/165) : found again in 2002-06/09, in 55 farms producing potato and 269 gardens.
EPPO Reporting Service (2003/167) : found in 2003 in one farm and 5 private gardens. Under eradication.
According to EVIRA press release of July 2010, L. decemlineata has not been detected in Finland since 2007. Eradication was confirmed by the NPPO in 2011-06.
EPPO Reporting Service (2011/195) : several outbreaks were reported during summer 2011 in commercial potato fields and home gardens. Under eradication.
According to EVIRA press release of August 2012, L. decemlineata has been detected in 8 sites (Karjalohja, Loviisa, Pornainen, Vihti, Kangasniemi, Savitaipale, Kotka, Salo). In January 2013, the NPPO declared that 11 outbreaks were found in 2012. Eradication measures were applied.
From NPPO (2018): no beetles were found during the 2017 surveys conducted in the Protected Zone. The outbreaks recorded in previous years are declared eradicated.
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/103) : found in 3 fields in 2021. Under eradication.
From NPPO (2023-09): based on the inspections carried out, all outbreaks have been eradicated and the control measures have been terminated on September 5, 2023.
EPPO Reporting Service (2024/196) : 4 outbreaks were detected during summer 2024 in Southern Finland (2 in the municipality of Hamina and 2 in the municipality of Lappeenranta). Under eradication.
* Ekbom P (1982) [New findings of Colorado beetles (L. decemlineata Say) (Chrys.) in Finland]. Notulae Entomologicae 62(4), 156.
------- Occasionally found on imported vegetables but not established in the field.
* Hamalainen M, Markkula M (1978) Colorado Beetle, Leptinotarsa decimlineata, Chrysomelidae, in Finland. Notulae Entomologicae 58(3), 85-87.
* Markkula M (1974) Pests of cultivated plants in Finland in 1973. Annales Agriculturae Fenniae 13, 30-33.
* NPPO of Finland (2001-10, 2002-10, 2003-12, 2010-07, 2011-06, 2011-07, 2013-01, 2018-02, 2018-09, 2023-05, 2023-09, 2024-07, 2024-08).
------- Occasionally found on imported vegetables but not established in the field.
* Hamalainen M, Markkula M (1978) Colorado Beetle, Leptinotarsa decimlineata, Chrysomelidae, in Finland. Notulae Entomologicae 58(3), 85-87.
* Markkula M (1974) Pests of cultivated plants in Finland in 1973. Annales Agriculturae Fenniae 13, 30-33.
* NPPO of Finland (2001-10, 2002-10, 2003-12, 2010-07, 2011-06, 2011-07, 2013-01, 2018-02, 2018-09, 2023-05, 2023-09, 2024-07, 2024-08).
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | Absent, intercepted only | ||
| Russia | Far East | Present, no details | |
| Russia | Northern Russia | Present, no details | |
| Russia | Central Russia | Present, no details | |
| Russia | Western Siberia | Present, no details | |
| Russia | Eastern Siberia | Present, no details | |
| Russia | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Russia | Southern Russia | Present, no details | |
| Sweden | Absent, pest eradicated |