Open AccessPest categorisation of Aulacaspis tubercularis
Author(s) -
Bragard Claude,
Baptista Paula,
Chatzivassiliou Elisavet,
Di Serio Francesco,
Gonthier Paolo,
Jaques Miret Josep Anton,
Justesen Annemarie Fejer,
Magnusson Christer Sven,
Milonas Panagiotis,
NavasCortes Juan A,
Parnell Stephen,
Potting Roel,
Reignault Philippe Lucien,
Stefani Emilio,
Thulke HansHermann,
Van der Werf Wopke,
Civera Antonio Vicent,
Yuen Jonathan,
Zappalà Lucia,
Grégoire JeanClaude,
Malumphy Chris,
Antonatos Spyridon,
Kertesz Virag,
Maiorano Andrea,
Papachristos Dimitrios,
MacLeod Alan
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
efsa journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.076
H-Index - 97
ISSN - 1831-4732
DOI - 10.2903/j.efsa.2022.7307
Subject(s) - phytosanitary certification , pest analysis , quarantine , european union , mangifera , biology , population , geography , biological dispersal , crop , agroforestry , horticulture , agronomy , ecology , international trade , business , demography , sociology
The EFSA Panel on Plant Health performed a pest categorisation of Aulacaspis tubercularis (Hemiptera: Diaspididae), the white mango scale, for the EU. A. tubercularis is a tropical species that originates from Asia but is now established in several tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. It also occurs within the EU and is established in Italy, Portugal and Spain. A. tubercularis is not listed in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072. It is polyphagous, feeding on plants in more than 37 genera in 23 families and is most frequently reported on mango ( Mangifera indica ). Indeed, it is considered one of the key pests of mango crops around the world. No evidence was found indicating damage to crops other than mango. A. tubercularis is established in southern Spain (Andalusia) with four overlapping generations and two population peaks, one in summer and another in autumn. Andalusia is the main mango producing area of the EU and A. tubercularis can cause losses through downgrading of fruit. The main natural dispersal stage is the first instar, which crawls over the host plant or may be dispersed further by wind and animals. Plants for planting and fruits provide potential pathways for further entry and spread. Climatic conditions and availability of host plants in southern EU countries are conducive for establishment. Phytosanitary measures are available to reduce the likelihood of further entry and further spread. A. tubercularis satisfies the criteria that are within the remit of EFSA to assess for it to be regarded as a potential Union quarantine pest.