EPPO Global Database

Stephanitis pyrioides(STEPPY)

Distribution details in Slovenia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2009
From CABI Pest map 768 (2012): Present, restricted distribution
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2013/041) : first found in 2009 in Nova Gorica on azaleas (Rhododendron japonicum).
References
* Gogala A, Seljak G (2010) Two new records of Heteroptera species in Slovenia. Acta Entomologica Slovenica 18(1), 63-70.

* Seljak G (2013) [The dynamics of introduction of alien phytophagous insects and mites into Slovenia]. Acta Entomologica Slovenica 21(2), 85-122 (in Slovenian).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Italy Present, few occurrences view...