EPPO Global Database

Metamasius hemipterus(METAHE)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2019: Present, restricted distribution
From CABI Pest map 229 (2007): Present, restricted distribution
References
* Giblin-Davis (2001) Borers of palms. In: Insects on palms. Edited by FW Howard, Moore, D, Giblin-Davis RM, Abad, RG. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, GB, 267-304.

* Thorn MJ, Seltzer JL, Hendon AG, Keasler B, Hill JG (2019) The first detection of Metamasius hemipterus (L.)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) from coastal Mississippi, USA. Transactions of the American Entomological Society 145(3), 407-412.
------- found in a nursery.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, no details view...