EPPO Global Database

Megalurothrips usitatus(MEGTUS)

Distribution details in Costa Rica

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2022
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2023/194) : first recorded in three bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) growing areas in 2022.
References
* Rodríguez-Arrieta JA, Chaves-Barrantes NF, Hernández-Fonseca JC, González-Herrera (2023) Fist report of common bean flower thrips Megalurothrips usitatus Bagnall in Costa Rica. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 26(2). https://www.revista.ccba.uady.mx/ojs/index.php/TSA/article/view/4521/2009
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Nicaragua Present, few occurrences view...