Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera Tortricidae) intercepted for the first time in Italy

Authors

  • Giuseppe Mazza Consiglio per la ricerca e la sperimentazione in agricoltura, Research Centre for Agrobiology and Pedology, via di Lanciola 12⁄a, Cascine del Riccio, 50125 – Florence
  • Agostino Strangi Consiglio per la ricerca e la sperimentazione in agricoltura, Research Centre for Agrobiology and Pedology, via di Lanciola 12⁄a, Cascine del Riccio, 50125 – Florence
  • Leonardo Marinelli Servizio Fitosanitario Regionale di Vigilanza e Controllo agroforestale Interporto Vespucci, via delle Colline 100, 57017 Guasticce, Livorno
  • Dalia Del Nista Servizio Fitosanitario Regionale di Vigilanza e Controllo agroforestale Interporto Vespucci, via delle Colline 100, 57017 Guasticce, Livorno
  • Pio Federico Roversi Consiglio per la ricerca e la sperimentazione in agricoltura, Research Centre for Agrobiology and Pedology, via di Lanciola 12⁄a, Cascine del Riccio, 50125 – Florence

Keywords:

False Codling Moth, Citrus sinensis, phytosanitary citrus pests, interception, Italy

Abstract

In June 2014, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera Tortricidae) was found during the inspection of the Italian Phytosanitary Service of Tuscany Region in the port of Leghorn, in a container from South Africa containing Navel oranges. The degree of damage is high, reaching the 2% of the harvested fruits. This is the first interception of this polyphagous pest for Italy.

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Vol. 97 (2014)

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Short Note

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