EPPO Global Database

Dendroctonus micans(DENCMI)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1994: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 449 (1983): Present, restricted distribution
From NPPO: Present, restricted distribution
Comments
First reports of Dendroctonus micans in Italy date back to the last century (1865, 1872, 1887 etc.). There are high risks of attack to 40-80 year stands of Picea abies in alpine forests.

EU protected zone status.
References
* Battisti, A. (1984-1985) Dendoctonus micans in Italy. Frustula Entomologica 7-8, 631-637.

* Battisti, A.; Menardi, R.; Sala, G. (1986) ulla presenza del coleottero scolitide Dendoctonus micans in boschi di abete rosso del Veneto. Italia Forestale e Montana 41 (4), 197-203.

* USDA (1987) Pests not known to occur in the United States or of limited distribution. No. 81. European spruce beetle, Dendroctonus micans. USDA APHIS-PPQ, Beltsville, USA.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, no details view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovenia Present, no details view...
Switzerland Present, restricted distribution view...