Invasion information | ||
Range in Japan | Almost entire Japan | |
Origin | North America | |
Date | The first record in Japan was in 1974, when this species had already occurred in 22 prefectures. The first record in Okinawa Pref. was in Feb 1976 at Naha City, possibly by hitchhiking on flowers transported from Gifu City in Oct 1975. | |
Route | Accidental: Possibly hitchhiking on ornamental plants and nursery plants. | |
Impact | Damage on agriculture by carrying viruses Beet pseudo-yellows virus, secretion of honeydew causing growth of black, sooty mold fungi. Native organism(s) affected: Various crops such as cucumbers, melons, lettuce, etc. | |
Regulation in Japan | Aleyrodidae is designated as Quarantine Pest (the Plant Protection Law) | |
Introduced range in other countries | South Korea, continental China, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, Iran, Israel, Turkey, Argeria, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Madeira Islands, Canary Islands, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, USA mainland, Caribbean Islands, wide area in Latin America, wide area in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii. |
Reference | Notes |
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100 of the Japan’s Worst Invasive Alien Species |