Anastrepha ludens(ANSTLU)
Distribution details in United States of America
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated
2024: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 1927
Pest status declared by NPPO: Transient pest under eradication that is present only in some areas in Texas. This species is not widely distributed and is under official control in the United States (2024-04)
From CABI Pest map 089 (2001): Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1927
Pest status declared by NPPO: Transient pest under eradication that is present only in some areas in Texas. This species is not widely distributed and is under official control in the United States (2024-04)
From CABI Pest map 089 (2001): Present, restricted distribution
Incursions of A. ludens are occasionally reported from California, Florida and Texas but in all cases eradication measures are undertaken.
In January 2012, the NPPO of USA officially declared the eradication of A. ludens. However, several incursions have been reported since 2013 in California and Texas. As of September 2018, all were declared eradicated.
In October 2018, 2 specimens were found in California. In December 2018 and early 2019, several specimens were also found in Texas.
NPPO (2022-04): several quarantine areas in Texas.
In January 2012, the NPPO of USA officially declared the eradication of A. ludens. However, several incursions have been reported since 2013 in California and Texas. As of September 2018, all were declared eradicated.
In October 2018, 2 specimens were found in California. In December 2018 and early 2019, several specimens were also found in Texas.
NPPO (2022-04): several quarantine areas in Texas.
* NAPPO Phytosanitary Pest Alert System. Official Pest Reports.
See individual states for further details. https://pestalerts.org/official-pest-reports
* Stocks SD (2014) Update on fruit flies in the United States. NPDN First Detector Network News 9(2), 5-6.
* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 19. Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
See individual states for further details. https://pestalerts.org/official-pest-reports
* Stocks SD (2014) Update on fruit flies in the United States. NPDN First Detector Network News 9(2), 5-6.
* USDA (1982) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 19. Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
| Country | State | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Present, widespread |