EPPO Global Database

Stephanitis pyrioides(STEPPY)

Distribution details in France

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2008: Absent, intercepted only
First recorded in: 2005
From CABI Pest map 768 (2012): Absent, intercepted only
Comments
It has been found in Nantes on Rhododendon imported from the Netherlands, but it is unclear whether the pest has established.
References
* Rabitsch W (2008) Alien true bugs of Europe (Insecta: Hemiptera: Heteroptera). Zootaxa 1827, 1-44.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Italy Present, few occurrences view...
Switzerland Present, no details view...