EPPO Global Database

Singhiella simplex(SINLSI)

Distribution details in United States of America (Florida)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, widespread
First recorded in: 2007
Comments
First found in Miami-Dade country in 2007, it then spread through Florida.
References
* Ahmed MZ, McKenzie CL, Revynthi AM, Evans GA, Mottern JL, Mannion CM, Osborne LS (2022) Pest status, survey of natural enemies, and a management plan for the whitefly Singhiella simplex (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in the United States. Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 13(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1093/jipm/pmac007
------- Widely distribution thoughout Central and South Florida.

* Avery PB, Mannion CM, Powell CA, McKenzie CL, Osborne LS (2011) Natural enemies managing the invasion of the fig whitefly, Singhiella simplex (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae), infesting a Ficus benjamina hedge. Florida Entomologist 94(3), 696-698.

* Evans GA (2008) The whiteflies (Hemiptera: Alerydodidae) of the world and their host plants and natural enemies. http://www.guiadefitofagos.com/trabajos/World-Whitefly-Catalog.pdf

* INTERNET
- Florida Department of Africulture and Consumer Services. Fig whitefly. http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry/Plant-Industry-Publications/Pest-Alerts/Fig-Whitefly
University of Florida. The fig whitefly - a new pest in South Florida. http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/lso/IAWG/FIG/The%20Fig%20Whitefly.htm
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...