EPPO Global Database

Corythauma ayyari(COTMAY)

Distribution details in Syria

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2017
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2019/177) : First found in 2017 in the area of Latakia causing defoliation on Jasminum grandiflorum and J. sambac in public and private gardens.
References
* Zeity M, Ali AY (2019) First report of the lacebug Corythauma ayyari (Drake) (Hemiptera:Tingidae) on Jasminum grandiflorum L. and Jasminum sambac (L.) from Syria. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin (in press). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12578
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Israel Present, few occurrences view...