Aleurocanthus camelliae(ALECCA)
Distribution details in Italy
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2021: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2020
First recorded in: 2020
EPPO Reporting Service (2022/125) : first found in the Pistoia province (Toscana) in September 2020. Observed on leaves of Camellia sasanqua plants grown outdoors in plastic containers in 8 nurseries.
* Rizzo D, Suma P, Rossi E, Farina P, Da Lio D, Bartolini L, Salemi C, Farina A, Rapisarda C (2021) First record of Aleurocanthus camelliae Kanmiya & Kasai, 2011 (Hemiptera, Aleyrodidae) from Italy, on ornamental Camellia spp. plants. EPPO Bulletin 51(2), 333-339.