EPPO Global Database

Thrips palmi(THRIPL)

Distribution details in Korea, Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2022: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1993
From CABI Pest map 480 (1998): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2000/176) : after appearance in 1993, T. palmi became a serious pest of vegetable and ornamental crops in the southern coastal areas, including Cheju island. Spreading northwards.
References
* Cho, K.; Kang, S.H.; Lee, G.S. (2000) Spatial distribution and sampling plans for Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) infesting fall potato in Korea. Journal of Economic Entomology, 93(2), 503-510.

* Kim D, Lee MJ, Lee H, Ban YG, Kim DE (2022) The current status of invasive alien insect species in South Korea. Biodiversity Data Journal 10, e81941. https://doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.10.e81941
------- in 2 regions.

* Palmer, J. M. (1992) Bulletin of the British Museum of Natural History (Entomology) 68 (1), 30-31.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Korea Dem. People's Republic Present, no details view...