K. Kalaentzis, A. Mpamnaras, C. Kazilas
2020.12.12Entomologia Hellenica
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The exotic sap beetle Phenolia (Lasiodites) picta (Macleay, 1825) is recorded for the first time in Greece and Photographic material and information on the species’ distribution, biology, and potential economic and ecological implications are discussed.
Abstract
The exotic sap beetle Phenolia (Lasiodites) picta (Macleay, 1825) is recorded for the first time in Greece. In August 2018, a nitidulid beetle was found and photographed near Mt. Pelion of Central Greece. It was later identified as P. picta, a recent alien species in Europe, previously recorded from Spain, France, and Turkey. Photographic material and information on the species’ distribution, biology, and potential economic and ecological implications are discussed.
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KALAENTZIS, K.; MPAMNARAS, A.; KAZILAS, C. First record of the invasive exotic sap beetle phenolia (lasiodites) picta (coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in greece. Entomologia Hellenica, 2020.