EPPO Global Database

Metcalfa pruinosa(METFPR)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 1979
From CABI Pest map 529 (1992): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1996/040): mainly in the north.

First found in 1979 in the province of Treviso (Veneto), it is now widespread: Abruzzo, Basilicata, Campania, Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Liguria, Piemonte, Sardegna, Sicilia, Toscana, Trentino Alto-Adige, Veneto.
References
* Angeli, G. Maines, R. Fanti, M. Forti, D. Sofia, M. Baldessari, M. Tomasi, C. Sandri, O. Delaiti, L. Ioriatti, C. Girolami, V. (2005) Biological control of Metcalfa pruinosa with Neodrynus typhlocybae: establishment and diffusion of the parasitoid in Trentino Alto Adige (Italy). Bulletin OILB/SROP 28(7), 271-274.
------- Trentino Alto-Adige.

* Arzone, A. Vidano, C. (1990) Exotic insects newly introduced into Italy and Piedmont. Informatore Fitopatologico 40( 7-8), 47-54.
------- Piemonte.

* Bilancio Fitosanitario (1995) Informatore Fitopatologico No. 2, 6-33 and No. 3, 8-37.

* Bucchianico, N. di Mazzocchetti, A. Mazzon, L. Girolami, V. (2004) Metcalfa pruinosa (Say) biological control by introduction in Abruzzo of Neodryinus typhlocybae (Ashmead).
Giornate Fitopatologische (Montesilvano (Pescara), 2004-05-04/06), 123-130 (abst.).
------- Abruzzo.

* Colella, T. Mele, G. Battaglia, D. (2006) Situation in Basilicata: Metcalfa, its spread and biological control. Informatore Agrario 62(30), 59-60.
------- Basilicata.

* Frilli, F. Villani, A. Zandigiacomo, P. (2001) Neodryinus typhlocybae (Ashmead) as a biological control agent of Metcalfa pruinosa (Say). Results of plurennial releases carried out in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Entomologica 35, 27-38 (abst.).
------- Friuli-Venezia Giulia,

* Girolami, V. Mazzon, L. (1999) Control of Metcalfa pruinosa using Neodryinus typhlocybae. Informatore Agrario 55(19), 87-91 (abst.).
------- Sardegna.

* Laudonia, S. Mancini, P. Carella, D. (2004) Neodryinus typhlocybae to control Metcalfa pruinosa in Campania. Informatore Agrario 60(47), 55-58 (abst.).
------- Campania.

* Mazzoni, V. Lucchi, A. Santini, L. (2002) A faunistic survey on the Auchenorrhyncha of Ligurian and Tuscan vineyards. Frustula Entomologica 25, 181-194 (abst.).
------- Liguria, Toscana.

* Pinto, M. lo Salerno, E. G. (1998) Damages on the main Sicilian orchards caused by introduction of Metcalfa pruinosa (Say) (Homoptera: Flatidae). Atti, Giornate fitopatologiche (Scicli e Ragusa, 1998-05-03/07), 247-250 (abst.).
------- Sicilia.

* Santini, L. (1991) On the appearance in Tuscany of the Nearctic flatid Metcalfa pruinosa (Say). Frustula Entomologica 12, 67-70 (abst.).
------- Toscana.

* Zangheri, S. Donadini, P. (1980) Appearance in the Venice district of a Nearctic bug: Metcalfa pruinosa Say (Homoptera, Flatidae). Redia 63, 301-305 (abst.).
------- First record in the province of Treviso (Veneto).

* Zezlina, I. Girolami, V. (1999) Spreading of Metcalfa pruinosa Say in Slovenia and Italy and seasonal dynamics of its developmental stages. Slovenskega Posvetovanja o Varstvu Rastlin v Portorozu (1999-03-03/04), 453-458 (abst.)
------- First found in Veneto (1979), Emilia-Romagna (1984), Friuli Venezia Giulia (1985) and continues to spread.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, no details view...
France Corse Present, no details view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovenia Present, no details view...
Switzerland Present, restricted distribution view...