EPPO Global Database

Scirtothrips aurantii(SCITAU)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
NPPO of Italy (2026): suspected finding in citrus growing region of Sicily. Found by researchers at University of Catania, confirmed by molecular and morphological tests. Official surveys will be undertaken in 2026.
References
* NPPO of Italy (2026-01)
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Slovenia Absent, confirmed by survey view...