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Pest categorisation of Penthimiola bella
EFSA Journal. European Food Safety Authority
|November 16, 2022
Summary
The citrus leafhopper, Penthimiola bella (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), is spreading in the EU. While its economic impact is uncertain, it meets criteria for potential Union quarantine pest status.
Area of Science:
- Plant Health
- Entomology
- Pest Risk Assessment
Background:
- Penthimiola bella (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), the citrus leafhopper, is native to the Afrotropical region.
- It has spread to Israel, Lebanon, Morocco, and is established in Portugal and Spain within the European Union (EU).
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a pest categorization of Penthimiola bella for the European Union.
- To assess its potential as a Union quarantine pest.
Main Methods:
- Pest categorization based on established criteria.
- Review of distribution, host plants, and reported impacts.
Main Results:
- P. bella is polyphagous, affecting citrus and avocado.
- Favorable climatic conditions and host plants in southern EU support its establishment and spread.
- Economic impacts are uncertain in the EU, despite being a pest in South Africa.
Conclusions:
- P. bella satisfies most criteria for a potential Union quarantine pest.
- Phytosanitary measures can mitigate entry and spread.
- Further assessment of economic and environmental impacts is needed.
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