EPPO Global Database

Pseudacysta perseae(PSEYPE)

Distribution details in Bermuda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Present, no details
First recorded in: 1991
From CABI Pest map 772 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/117) : occurrence in Bermuda. This pest of avocado is spreading in the Americas.
References
* Etienne J, Streito JC (2008) Premier signalement en Guadeloupe et en Martinique de Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann, 1908), un ravageur de l’avocatier (Hemiptera, Tingidae). Bulletin de la Société entomologique de France 113(1), 121-122.

* INTERNET (last retrieved 2008-06)
- University of Florida (US). Featured Creatures. Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae). Avocado lace bug. http://creatures.ifas.ufl.edu/fruit/AVOCADO_LACE_BUG.HTM
- Hoddle M, Morse J, Stouthamer R (2007) Pseudacysta perseae. Biology and management of avocado lace bug in California. Production Research Report, California Avocado Commission (US). http://www.avocado.org/growers/pdf/symposium-2007/Hoddle-Pests-Lace-Bug.pdf

* Sandoval Cabrera MF, Cermeli M (2005) Presencia de Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann, 1908) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae) en Venezuela. Entomotropica 20(3), 271-273.