EPPO Global Database

Rhizoecus americanus(RHIOAM)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2005: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1959
References
* Ben-Dov, Y. (1994) A systematic catalogue of the mealybugs of the world (Insecta: Homoptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcidae and Putoidae) with data on geographical distribution, host plants, biology and economic importance. Intercept Limited, Andover, UK, 686 pp.

* Insect and related pests of flowers and foliage plants. Some important, common and potential pests in the southeastern United States. edited by Baker, J.R. (1994) North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, US, 106 pp.

* Miller DR, Miller GL, Hodges GS, Davidson JA (2005) Introduced scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea) of the United States and their impact on US agriculture. Proceedings of the Entomological Society of Washington 107(1), 123-158.
------- First found in Florida in 1959.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...