Rhynchophorus ferrugineus(RHYCFE)
Distribution details in Mauritania
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2019: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2015
First recorded in: 2015
First found in December 2015 in the Tidjikja oasis in Tagant Wilaya. Eradication measures were taken. In April 2017, only 2 infestations and 1 beetle caught in a trap were recorded in Tidjikja. Eradication continues.
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| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Absent, confirmed by survey | ||
| Morocco | Present, few occurrences |