EPPO Global Database

Leptinotarsa decemlineata(LPTNDE)

Distribution details in France

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 1922
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present and widespread, outdoors (2011-01)
From CABI Pest map 139 (2003): Present, widespread
Comments
Introduced from USA; first record in Bordeaux in 1922. This pest is now widespread in France and can still cause severe damage in some cases.
References
* Duvauchelle, S. (1985) Phytoma No. 364, 34.

* Duvauchelle, S.; Dubois, L. (2002) Phytoma 545, 28-31.

* NPPO of France (2011-01).

* Olson, E. R.; Dively, G. P.; Nelson, J. O. (2000) Journal of Economic Entomology 93 (2), 447-458.

* Sutherst, R. W.; Maywald, G. F.; Bottomley, W. (1991) Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 21 (3), 595-608.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Andorra Present, no details view...
Belgium Present, widespread view...
Germany Present, widespread view...
Italy Sardegna Absent, invalid record view...
Italy Sicilia Present, no details view...
Italy Present, widespread view...
Luxembourg Present, restricted distribution view...
Spain Present, widespread view...
Spain Islas Baleares Present, restricted distribution view...
Switzerland Present, no details view...