EPPO Global Database

Phenacoccus peruvianus(PHENPR)

Distribution details in Italy

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2017: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2002
Comments
Only in Sicilia where it was first found in 2002 on Bougainvillea glabra.
References
* Beltra A, Soto A, Germain JF, Matile-Ferrero D, Mazzeo G, Pellizzari G, Russo A, Franco J, Williams DJ (2010) The Bougainvillea mealybug, a rapid invader from South America to Europe (Phenacoccus peruvianus Granara de Willink, 2007). Poster présented at the XII International Symposium on Scale Insect Studies - ISSIS CHANIA (Crete, GR, 2010-04-06/09).

* Suma P, Longo S (2017) Natural enemies of the invasive mealybug Phenacoccus peruvianus (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae): first report of some parasitoids in Italy. Bulletin OEPP/EPPO Bulletin 47(1), 104-106.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Absent, pest eradicated view...
France Present, no details view...
France Corse Present, no details view...