Pest survey card on Epitrix cucumeris, Epitrix papa, Epitrix subcrinita and Epitrix tuberis

Abstract

This pest survey card was prepared in the context of the mandate on plant pest surveillance (EFSA-Q-2017-00831), upon request by the European Commission. The purpose of this document is to assist the Member States in planning annual survey activities of quarantine organisms using a statistically sound and risk-based pest survey approach, in line with the current international standards. The data requirements for such activity include the pest distribution, its host range, its biology, risk factors as well as available detection and identification methods. This document is part of a toolkit that consists of pest-specific documents, such as the pest survey cards and generic documents relevant for all pests to be surveyed, including, the general survey guidelines and statistical software such as RiBESS+.

Pest categorisation of non‐EU viruses and viroids of potato

“…Several Epitrix species occur in the EU: Epitrix allardi , Epitrix atropae, Epitrix caucasica , Epitrix intermedia , Epitrix pubescens (Fauna Europaea). In addition, Epitrix cucumeris , Epitrix fasciata, Epitrix hirtipennis and Epitrix papa have been introduced in the EU (Germain et al., ; Orlova‐Bienkowskaja, ; EFSA PLH Panel, 2019c). The ability of these species to transmit APLV and/or APMMV is not known…”

“…Data regarding natural hosts was retrieved from the EPPO global database up to 30-4-2019 and if different source used specified in the table The specific Epitrix species transmitting APLV and APMMV is/are not known Several Epitrix species occur in the EU: Epitrix allardi, Epitrix atropae, Epitrix caucasica, Epitrix intermedia, Epitrix pubescens (Fauna Europaea). In addition, Epitrix cucumeris, Epitrix fasciata, Epitrix hirtipennis and Epitrix papa have been introduced in the EU(Germain et al, 2013;Orlova-Bienkowskaja, 2015;EFSA PLH Panel, 2019c). The ability of these species to transmit APLV and/or APMMV is not known…”