EPPO Global Database

Rhagoletis cingulata(RHAGCI)

Distribution details in Belgium

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2004
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, at low prevalence (2021-02)
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2010/128) : 3 specimens were caught for the first time in 2004 (Wallonia and Brussels region) on wild Prunus serotina. No damage reported on cultivated Prunus.

EPPO Reporting Service (2014/145) : few specimens detected during surveys in non-commercial cherry trees. No official measures taken.

From NPPO (2016): mainly detected near Prunus serotina stands in natural areas or on P. avium in the wild or in private gardens, but no in (treated) commercial cherry orchards.

From NPPO (2018): trapped in cherry orchards. No damage recorded. No official measures taken.
References
* Baugnée JY (2006) Contribution à la connaissance des Tephritidae de Belgique (Diptera: Brachycera). Notes faunistiques de Gembloux 59(2), 63-113.

* NPPO of Belgium (2014-06, 2016-12, 2018-07, 2012-02).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Present, few occurrences view...
Germany Present, restricted distribution view...
Netherlands Present, restricted distribution view...