EPPO Global Database

Zaprionus indianus(ZAPRIN)

Distribution details in Lebanon

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2009
From CABI Pest map 792 (2014): Present, no details
Comments
First found in 2009, in fallen kiwi fruits in the coastal area of Lebanon (fruit were also attacked by Ceratitis capitata).
References
* Al-Jboory IJ, Katbeth-Bader A (2012) First record of Zaprionus indianus (Gupta, 1970) (Drosophilidae: Diptera) in Jordan. World Applied Sciences Journal 19(3), 413-417.

* INTERNET
Zinette M (undated) Zaprionus indianus, could be a serious pest in Lebanon? http://www.lari.gov.lb/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=VuBw1nReERI%3D&tabid=97&mid=406
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Israel Present, no details view...