EPPO Global Database

Phenacoccus solenopsis(PHENSO)

Distribution details in Italy (Sicilia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2019
Comments
A small infestation was first found in Sicilia in 2019 near Ragusa on glasshouse chrysanthemums (cv. Altari).
References
* Ricupero M, Biondi A, Russo A, Zappalà L, Mazzeo G (2021) The cotton mealybug is spreading along the Mediterranean: first pest detection in Italian tomatoes. Insects 12(8), 675. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects12080675

* Sannino L, Espinosa B, Piccirillo G, Pallino R, Fondacaro S (2019) Phenacoccus solenopsis nuova minaccia sulle solanacee. L'informatore Agrario no. 47, 51-55.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, restricted distribution view...