EPPO Global Database

Pseudacysta perseae(PSEYPE)

Distribution details in United States of America (Georgia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 772 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2008/117) : until the 1990s, it was considered to be a minor pest limited to Florida (and Mexico). It is now spreading in the Americas.
References
* INTERNET (last retrieved 2023-04)
- University of Florida (US). Featured Creatures. Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae). Avocado lace bug. https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/fruit/avocado_lace_bug.htm
- Hoddle M, Morse J, Stouthamer R (2008) Pseudacysta perseae. Biology and management of avocado lace bug in California. Production Research Report, California Avocado Commission (US). http://www.avocadosource.com/arac/symposium_2007-2008/hoddle-morse-stouthamer-pests_eoy.pdf

* Rugman-Jones PF, Hoddle MS, Phillips PA, Jeong GS, Stouthamer R (2012) Strong genetic structure among populations of the invasive avocado pest Pseudacysta perseae (Heidemann) (Hemiptera: Tingidae) reveals the source of introduced populations. Biological Invasions 14(6), 1079-1100.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...