Maconellicoccus hirsutus(PHENHI)
Distribution details in United States of America (Tennessee)
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2023: Absent, confirmed by survey
EPPO Reporting Service (2015/101) : found in Tenessee in 2014.
The phytosanitary authorities of Tennessee confirmed that the above finding corresponded to an isolated case detected in 2010/2011. The infested plant was destroyed and since then no further findings have been made during surveys. The pest is now considered to be absent from Tennessee.
The phytosanitary authorities of Tennessee confirmed that the above finding corresponded to an isolated case detected in 2010/2011. The infested plant was destroyed and since then no further findings have been made during surveys. The pest is now considered to be absent from Tennessee.
* Chong JH, Aristizábal LF, Arthurs S (2015) Biology and management of Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) on ornamental plants. Journal of Integrated Pest Management 6(1). doi: 10.1093/jipm/pmv004
* (NAPIS) National Agricultural Pest Information System. Survey status of hibiscus (pink) mealybug – Maconellicoccus hirsutus. (http://pest.ceris.purdue.edu/) (accessed in 2015).
* Correspondance with USDA (2023-05).
* (NAPIS) National Agricultural Pest Information System. Survey status of hibiscus (pink) mealybug – Maconellicoccus hirsutus. (http://pest.ceris.purdue.edu/) (accessed in 2015).
* Correspondance with USDA (2023-05).
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Present, restricted distribution |