EPPO Global Database

Scirtothrips dorsalis(SCITDO)

Distribution details in United States of America (New York)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2011
References
* Dickey AM, Kumar V, Hoddle MS, Funderburk JE, Morgan JK, Jara-Cavieres A, Shatters RG, Osborne LS, McKenzie CL (2015) The Scirtothrips dorsalis species complex: endemism and invasion in a global pest. PLoS One, 10(4):e0123747. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0123747
------- first identified in 2012 from hydrangeas and azaleas. Could overwinter in 2013/2014 a plastic greenhouse.

* Kumar V, Kakkar G, McKenzie CL, Seal DR, Osborne LS (2013) An overview of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management, pp53-77. in Soloneski S, Larramendy M [eds.] Weed and pest control-conventional and new challenges.
-------"several positive reports of its invasion from Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, and New York"

* Kumar V, Xiao Y, Borden MA, Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2023) Distribution of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) cryptic species complex in the United States and reproductive host assessment of its dominant member. Journal of Economic Entomology, toad138. https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/toad138
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Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Canada Absent, intercepted only view...
Canada Ontario Absent, intercepted only view...
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...