First report of Ricania speculum (Walker, 1851) in Europe (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Ricaniidae)

Mazza, G.; Pennacchio, F.; Gargani, E.; Franceschini, I.; Roversi, P.Federico.; Cianferoni, F.

Zootaxa 3861(3): 297-300

2014


ISSN/ISBN: 1175-5326
PMID: 25283410
Document Number: 673779
Ricania speculum (Walker, 1851) (Hemiptera: Fulgoromorpha: Ricaniidae) is reported for the first time in Europe. Both nymphs and adults were observed from 2009 in several municipalities of Liguria (Italy). Since the species is extremely polyphagous and is a real pest for several crops in tropical and subtropical areas, the presence of this alien insect is noteworthy, representing a new possible threat for native species and human activities. 

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