EPPO Global Database

Thecodiplosis japonensis(THEOJA)

Distribution details in China (Fujian)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Absent, invalid record
From CABI Pest map 658 (2004): Present, no details
Comments
According to Jiao et al. (2022), the record from Sheng (1999) corresponds to another Thecodiplosis species (distinct from T. japonensis).
References
* Jiao J, Ren L, Chen R, Tao J, Luo Y (2022) A LAMP assay for the detection of Thecodiplosis japonensis, an alien gall midge species pest of pine trees. Insects 13(6), 540. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects13060540

* Sheng YA (1999) Study on the bionomics and control of Thecodiplosis japonensis Uchida & Inouye. Journal of Fujian College of Forestry 19 (1), 50-53.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Korea Dem. People's Republic Absent, unreliable record view...