First report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Belgium
The NPPO of Belgium recently informed the EPPO Secretariat of the first official report of Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae – EPPO A2 List) on its territory. Trace forward investigations related to an outbreak in Italy identified an infested consignment of potted plants of Citrofortunella microcarpa that had been delivered to two locations (one in the province of Luxembourg and one in the province of Anrwerpen). Eradication measures were applied (destruction of the infested lot, and of other Citrus spp. plants in the location).
The pest status of Aleurocanthus spiniferus in Belgium is officially declared as: Transient, actionable, under eradication.
Sources
NPPO of Belgium (2022-04).