EPPO Global Database

Spodoptera littoralis(SPODLI)

Distribution details in Denmark

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Absent, intercepted only
Pest status declared by NPPO: Absent, intercepted only (2013-03)
Comments
From NPPO (2013): in the 1980s, it was intercepted a few times in imported ornamental plants for greenhouse production. The pest was eradicated and not found again.
References
* IPPC website. Official Pest Reports – Denmark. Spodoptera littoralis absent in Denmark (2013-03-12). https://www.ippc.int/index.php

* Karsholt O, Nielsen PS (2013) Revised checklist of the Lepidoptera of Denmark.Lepidopterologisk Forening, Copenhagen (DK), 120 pp.
-------- Included in the checklist (probably referring to interceptions) but establishment is not confirmed.

* NPPO of Denmark (1993).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Germany Absent, pest eradicated view...