First report of Spodoptera frugiperda in Türkiye
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae – EPPO A2 List) is reported for the first time from Türkiye. The pest was found in Adana province during surveys conducted in maize (Zea mays) fields during 2022. S. frugiperda was identified based on morphological characteristics of collected larvae. In addition, typical damage was observed on young maize plants. In September/October 2022, further surveys were carried out in the province of Adana in 4 maize fields and all of them were found to be infested. It is noted that further work is needed on the distribution, host plants, damage, and potential natural enemies of S. frugiperda in Türkiye.
The situation of Spodoptera frugiperda in Türkiye can be described as follows: Present, not widely distributed.
Sources
Pehlivan S, Atakan E (2022) First record of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Türkiye. Çukurova Journal of Agricultural and Food Sciences 37(2), 139-145.