EPPO Global Database

Phenacoccus peruvianus(PHENPR)

Distribution details in Spain

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2014: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1999
Comments
First found on Bougainvillea glabra near Almeria in 1999. Then also detected in Valencia, Blanes (Girona) and the island of Majorca (Baleares).
References
* Beltra A, Soto A, Germain JF, Matile-Ferrero D, Mazzeo G, Pellizzari G, Russo A, Franco JC, Williams DJ (2010) The bougainvillea mealybug Phenacoccus peruvianus, a rapid invader from South America to Europe. Entomologia Hellenica 19, 137-143.

* Beltra A, Soto A, Germain JF, Matile-Ferrero D, Mazzeo G, Pellizzari G, Russo A, Franco J, Williams DJ (2010) The Bougainvillea mealybug, a rapid invader from South America to Europe (Phenacoccus peruvianus Granara de Willink, 2007). Poster présented at the XII International Symposium on Scale Insect Studies - ISSIS CHANIA (Crete, GR, 2010-04-06/09).

* Beltra A, Soto A, Tena A (2014) Integracion del control biologico en el manejo de Phenacoccus peruvianus en areas verdes urbanas. Phytoma-Espana no. 261, 52-58.
------- Occurs in Comunidad Valenciana, Cataluna, Islas Baleares and Canarias.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, no details view...
France Corse Present, no details view...
Morocco Present, no details view...
Portugal Madeira Present, no details view...
Portugal Present, no details view...