• Pest is introduced

• Fruits or vegetables

• Fruits or vegetables

× Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood [1 - 5]	1
× Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Spread [1 - 5]					5
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]			3
× Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Value at Risk [1 - 5]		2
× Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	3
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	6

Key mitigation for pest

Regulated quarantine pest

Regulation

Surveillance

Industry Scheme

Contingency Plan

Awareness

Research

× Likelihood For "Pest is Introduced" the lowest value of Entry or Establishment, as both are required for a successful introduction. For "Pest Spreads to Maximum Extent" this is an expert judgement on the likelihood of this occurrence. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood [1 - 5]	1
× Spread The rate at which a pest can expand, by natural dispersal only, within an area. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Spread [1 - 5]					5
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]			3
× Value at Risk The value of the hosts or industries at risk from this pest in the UK. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Value at Risk [1 - 5]		2
× Likelihood x Impact The likelihood multiplied by the impact, which shows the risk to the sector. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Likelihood x Impact [1 - 25]	3
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	6

Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Country / Territory			Status			Notes
Europe
	United Kingdom		Absent
Africa
	Angola		Present
	Benin		Present
	Botswana		Present
	Burundi		Present
	Cameroon		Present
	Congo (Brazzaville)		Present
	Congo (Democratic Rep.)		Present
	Cote d'Ivoire		Present
	Equatorial Guinea		Present
	Ethiopia		Present
	Gabon		Present
	Ghana		Present
	Guinea		Present
	Kenya		Present
	Liberia		Present
	Madagascar		Present
	Malawi		Present
	Mozambique		Present
	Niger		Present
	Nigeria		Present
	Rwanda		Present
	Sierra Leone		Present
	South Africa		Present
	Sudan		Present
	[Kingdom of] eSwatini		Present
	Tanzania		Present
	Togo		Present
	Uganda		Present
	Zambia		Present
	Zimbabwe		Present
Asia
	Yemen		Present

• Insect (Diptera)

Cucurbitaceae, Solanaceae

• Capsicum annuum L.
• Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai
• Cucumis L.
• Cucumis sativus L.
• Cucurbita moschata Duch. Ex Poir.
• Lagenaria Ser.
• Luffa acutangula (L.) Roxb.
• Solanum lycopersicum L.
• Momordica L.
• Cucurbitaceae (family)

• Both protected crops and outdoor production

PRA Availability

PRA not available

Regulated quarantine pest

Action

Statutory action against findings

General Comments

Fruit fly affecting mainly tropical species but also cucumbers. Limited potential for establishment in the UK, but could pose a risk to outdoor vegetable crops.

Key uncertainty for pest

What caused the host shift from cucurbits to tomatoes in Africa.

Climate

Current distribution

Hosts

Impact

Pathways

Regulation

Taxonomy

UK distribution