EPPO Global Database

Thaumastocoris peregrinus(THMCPE)

Distribution details in Australia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 775 (2013): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2012/147) : T. peregrinus originates from Australia. Damage has been reported on urban trees (Eucalyptus scoparia and E. nicholii) in Sydney (New South Wales). No data could be found about the situation of this pest in other parts of Australia.
References
* Noack AE, Kaapro J, Bartimote-Aufflick K, Mansfield S, Rose HA (2009) Efficacy of imidacloprid in the control of Thaumastocoris peregrinus on Eucalyptus scoparia in Sydney, Australia. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry 35(4), 192-196.

* Soliman, E. P.; Wilcken, C. F.; Pereira, J. M.; Dias, T. K. R.; Zache, B.; Pogetto, M. H. F. A. dal; Barbosa, L. R. (2012) Phytoparasitica 40 (3), 223-230.