EPPO Global Database

Maconellicoccus hirsutus(PHENHI)

Distribution details in United States of America (Florida)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2004: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2002
From CABI Pest map 100 (2004): Present, restricted distribution
From NPPO: Present, few occurrences
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2002/094) : found on hibiscus in two counties.

NAPPO News Story of 2002-06-20

EPPO Reporting Service (2004/083) : also in Pinellas county
References
* Garofalo, J. (2002) Fact sheet No. 70. Miami-Dade County Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Florida.
------- Southern Florida. Eradication action being taken.

* Hoy, M. A.; Hamon, A.; Ru Nguyen (2002) Featured Creatures. http://www.ifas.ufl.edu/.
------- Broward and Dade Counties.

* University of Florida Pest Alert. Pink hibiscus mealybug found on Florida's west coast (2004-02-19). http://extlab7.entnem.ufl.edu/PestAlert/
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Mexico Present, restricted distribution view...