EPPO Global Database

Raoiella indica(RAOIIN)

Distribution details in Israel

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2007: Absent, pest no longer present
From CABI Pest map 210 (2007): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/009) .

Although, it has been reported on date plams in the early 1980s, no damage to leaves or fruits has ever been observed in Israel. In 2007, it was not even possible to find specimens to study.
References
* Personal communication with Dr Palevsky, ARO, Ramat Yishay, IL (2007-02).

* Ueckermann EA, Palevsky E, Gerson U, Recht E, Theron PD (2008) The Tenuipalpidae (Acari: Trombidiformes) of Israel. Acarologia 58(2), 483-525. DOI: 10.24349/acarologia/20184255
------- Refers to the 1980s finding on Phoenix dactylifera in Arava valley.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Egypt Present, no details view...
Jordan Present, few occurrences view...