• 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]		2
× 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]			3
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]	1
× 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]				4
× 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]	2
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	8

Key mitigation for 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]		2
× 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]			3
× Impact The highest value from economic, environmental or social impacts. See Guidance Document for more Information Close Impact [1 - 5]	1
× 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]				4
× 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]	2
× UK Relative Risk Rating Likelihood x Impact x Value at Risk. See Guidance Document for more Information Close UK Relative Risk Rating [1 - 125]	8

Regulation

Deregulation

Management By Industry

Targeted Survey

PRA

Contingency Plan

Publicity

Research

Country / Territory			Status			Notes
Europe
	Cyprus		Present
	Italy		Present
	Malta		Present
	Spain		Present (Limited)			Canary Islands
	Türkiye		Present
	United Kingdom		Absent
	Greece		Present
	Romania		Present
Africa
	Cameroon		Present
	Cabo Verde		Present
	Central African Republic		Present
	Chad		Present
	Congo (Brazzaville)		Present
	Congo (Democratic Rep.)		Present
	Cote d'Ivoire		Present
	Egypt		Present
	Gabon		Present
	Kenya		Present
	Madagascar		Present
	Malawi		Present
	Mauritius		Present
	Mayotte		Present
	Mozambique		Present
	Niger		Present
	Nigeria		Present
	Reunion		Present
	Seychelles		Present
	South Africa		Present
	Tanzania		Present
	Uganda		Present
	Zambia		Present
	Zimbabwe		Present
Asia
	Israel		Present

• Insect (Diptera)

Protected fruit cultivation

• Artocarpus J.R.& G.Forst.
• Dacryodes Vahl
• Detarium senegalense J.F.Gmel.
• Ficus L.
• Guarea cedrata (A.Chev.) Pellegr.
• Parinari Aubl.
• Spondias mombin L.
• Tieghemella heckelii Pierre
• Uncaria Schreb.

• Only protected crops

PRA Availability

PRA not available

Not currently listed

Action

No statutory action against findings

General Comments

Vinegar fly present in the Mediterranean region and outside Europe. Mainly a secondary pest and unlikely to cause impacts greater than native fruit flies.

Key uncertainty for pest

Taxonomy: part of a species complex

Climate

Current distribution

Hosts

Impact

Pathways

Regulation

Taxonomy

UK distribution