EPPO Global Database

Paysandisia archon(PAYSAR)

Distribution details in Greece

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2006
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2010/206) : first found in Heraklion (Crete) on Washingtonia robusta, Trachycarpus fortunei and Chamaerops humilis. Later found in Agios Stefanos (Attica) in mainland Greece on Trachycarpus fortunei
References
* Anagnou-Veroniki M, Papaioannou-Souliotis P, Karanastasi E, Giannopolitis CN (2008) New records of plant pests and weeds in Greece, 1990-2007. Hellenic Plant Protection Journal 1(2), 55-78.

* Vassarmidaki M, Thymakis N, Kontodimas DC (2006) First record in Greece of the palm tree pest Paysandisia archon. Entomologia Hellenica (2005-2006), 44-47.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Bulgaria Present, no details view...