EPPO Global Database

Phyllocnistis citrella(PHYNCI)

Distribution details in United States of America

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 1994: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 1993
From CABI Pest map 274 (2003): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (1994/163) : first report 1993-05 in Florida.

EPPO Reporting Service (1995/004): according to NAPPO, has spread to all 39 citrus-producing counties of Florida. Now in several orchards in Louisiana, and in one county in Texas. Because of rapid spread, no cooperative eradication program or Federal Regulation is being considered.
References
* Anonymous (1994) Leafminer threatens Florida citrus. NAPPO Newsletter 14(1), p 10.

* NAPPO (1994) NAPPO Newsletter 14(4), p 6 & 8.

* From OIRSA
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Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
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