EPPO Global Database

Opogona sacchari(OPOGSC)

Distribution details in China

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2011: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 1995
From CABI Pest map 594 (1999): Present, few occurrences
Comments
Introduced.

EPPO Reporting Service (1998/42) , on Dracaena fragrans, Euphorbia pulcherrima and Rhapis excelsa in Beijing.

EPPO Reporting Service (2001/081) : reported from Guangdong.

EPPO Reporting Service (2009/134) : reported from Zhejiang.
References
* Cheng, G. F.; Yang, J. K. (1997) Plant Protection 23 (1), 33-35.
------- First report, Beijing.

* Li L, Wang Z, Wang X, An L (2011) Forest insect pest management and forest management in China: an overview. Environmental Management 48, 1107–1121.
------- Almost nationwide.

* Review of Agricultural Entomology, 89(3), p 339 (2548).

* Shen YL, Lao C, Feng LG (2008) [Biological characteristics and control of Opogona sacchari in Cixi City, Zhejiang Province]. Journal of Zhejiang Forestry College 25(3), 367-370 (abst.).

* Xie Y, Zhenyu L, Gregg WP, Dianmo L (2000) Invasive species in China β€”an overview. Biodiversity and Conservation 10, 1317–1341.
------- considered a particular threat in Guangzhou, Fujian and Hainan. considered as a potential threat to natural ecosystems.

* Yang, C. Y.; Cheng, G. F. (1997) The family Hieroxestidae new to China, and some new structures of Opogona sacchari. Wuyi Science Journal 13, 24-30.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Russia Central Russia Present, few occurrences view...
Russia Present, few occurrences view...