EPPO Global Database

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus(RHYCFE)

Distribution details in Italy (Sardegna)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 258 (2016): Present, no details
References
* NPPO of Italy (2011-02).
------- Found in Phoenix canariensis in private gardens: 5 trees in the municipality of Sarroch (province of Cagliari) - 2 trees in St'Anna Arresi (province of Carbonia Iglesias). All infested palm trees were destroyed.

* Internet (last retrieved on 2007-02-06)
- Regione Campania. Attenzione al punteruolo rosso della palma. http://www.sito.regione.campania.it/agricoltura/difesa/files/punteruolo-rosso.pdf
- Regione Sardegna. Corpo Forestale e di Vigilanza Ambientale. http://www.regione.sardegna.it/corpoforestale/notizie/insetti_defogliatori.htm
- Il tacco d’Italia. QuotidianOnline del Salento. Antonio Stea (2006) Ambiente. Allarme palme in citta. http://www.iltaccoditalia.info/sito/index-a.asp?id=1443

* Pantaleoni RA, Cesaroni C, Cossu S, Deliperi S, Fadda L, Fois X, Lentini A, Loi A, Loru L, Molinu A, Nuvoli MT, Ramassini W, Sassu A, Serra G, Verdinelli M (2012) Impact of alien insect pests on Sardinian landscape and culture. Biodiversity Journal 3(4), 297-310.
------- First found in 2007 in Barisardo on Phoenix canariensis, then also found in urban green areas of Pula.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Absent, confirmed by survey view...
France Corse Present, restricted distribution view...
France Present, restricted distribution view...
Slovenia Absent, pest eradicated view...