EPPO Global Database

Oligonychus perseae(OLIGPA)

Distribution details in Italy (Sicilia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2015: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2014
Comments
First found in August 2014 on avocado in Sicilia, in the locality of San Leonardello (near Catania).
References
* Zappala L, Kreiter S, Russo A, Tropea Garcia G, Auger P (2015) First record of the persea mite Oligonychus perseae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Italy with a review of the literature. International Journal of Acarology. DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2015.1014415
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, few occurrences view...