Leptinotarsa decemlineata(LPTNDE)
Distribution details in Sweden
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2023: Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1972
Eradication in: 2023
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, pest eradicated (2023-09)
From CABI Pest map 139 (2003): Absent, pest eradicated
First recorded in: 1972
Eradication in: 2023
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, pest eradicated (2023-09)
From CABI Pest map 139 (2003): Absent, pest eradicated
EPPO Reporting Service (2018/024) : in August 2017, 1 specimen was trapped and killed on the North pier of the old harbour of Skanör (Scania county, Southern Sweden). No other specimen could be found. Eradicated.
From NPPO (2021): occasionally introduced, under official control. If found the pest will be eradicated.
From NPPO (2022): Leptinotarsa decemlineata is a 'Protected zone quarantine pest" in 5 counties, not in the entire country. The pest was found in July 2021 in the protected zone of Scania. Official measures were taken. During the survey of 2022 no larvae, pupa and adult beetles were found. During the survey of 2022 no larvae, pupa and adult beetles were found. Transient, actionable, under eradication (2022-12)
From NPPO (2023): no specimen found in 2022 and 2023. Considered eradicated.
From NPPO (2021): occasionally introduced, under official control. If found the pest will be eradicated.
From NPPO (2022): Leptinotarsa decemlineata is a 'Protected zone quarantine pest" in 5 counties, not in the entire country. The pest was found in July 2021 in the protected zone of Scania. Official measures were taken. During the survey of 2022 no larvae, pupa and adult beetles were found. During the survey of 2022 no larvae, pupa and adult beetles were found. Transient, actionable, under eradication (2022-12)
From NPPO (2023): no specimen found in 2022 and 2023. Considered eradicated.
* Gränsbo G (1980) Control measures towards Colorado beetle eradication in Sweden. EPPO Bulletin 10(4), 499-505.
* NPPO of Sweden (2017-08, 2021-02, 2022-12, 2023-09).
* Wiktelius S (1985) [Invasion of the Colorado beetle in summer 1983]. Entomologisk Tidskrift 106(2/3), 49-52 (in Swedish).
------- Stated to have been eradicated in 1978 but, according to CABI data, has been occasionally introduced since then.
* NPPO of Sweden (2017-08, 2021-02, 2022-12, 2023-09).
* Wiktelius S (1985) [Invasion of the Colorado beetle in summer 1983]. Entomologisk Tidskrift 106(2/3), 49-52 (in Swedish).
------- Stated to have been eradicated in 1978 but, according to CABI data, has been occasionally introduced since then.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | Present, restricted distribution | ||
| Norway | Absent, intercepted only |