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Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex(XYLEFM)

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Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2026: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2026
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present, only in some parts of the Member State concerned, under eradication, under containment in case eradication is impossible (2026-09).
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2019/016) : first found in Toscana region in November 2018. Under official control.

EPPO Reporting Service (2022/111) : detected in Toscana and in Lazio. Under eradication.

EPPO Reporting Service (2026/216) : first detection in Basilicata region in August 2026, on an almond tree in Matera municipality.
References
* Marchi G, Rizzo D, Ranaldi F, Ghelardini L, Ricciolini M, Scarpelli I, Drosera L, Goti E, Capretti P, Surico G (2018) First detection of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. multiplex DNA in Tuscany (Italy). Phytopathologia Mediterranea 57(3), 363-364.

* NPPO of Italy (2019-01, 2026-09).

* INTERNET
Regione Toscana. Servizio Fitosanitario Regionale. Monte Argentario: alcune piante colpite dal batterio ‘Xylella fastidiosa’. http://www.regione.toscana.it/-/monte-argentario-alcune-piante-colpite-dal-batterio-xylella-fastidiosa-
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
France Corse Present, widespread view...
France Transient view...
Slovenia Absent, no pest record view...