Alien Terrestrial Invertebrates of Europe

Alien species in a warmer world: risks and opportunities

“…Also, non-native biological control agents of greenhouse pests, such as the predatory bug Macrolophus caliginosus [35] and the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus [36] in the UK, have begun to establish outside the greenhouse environment. A recent survey listed >400 insect species of Australasian, African and Central and South American origin that have established in Europe, with most occurring in the Mediterranean region [37].…”

Biological control of invasive Dryocosmus kuriphilus with introduced parasitoid Torymus sinensis in Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary

“…A ccidental introductions of alien insect species to Europe have become more and more frequent in recent decades (1,2,3). Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu (Hymenoptera; Cynipidae), an invasive insect pest on sweet chestnut (Castanea spp.)…”

Future of biodiversity in the Barents Region

“…This occurs relatively often amongst for instance insects. Roques et al (2009) report that approximately 90% of the alien invertebrates present in Europe were unintentionally introduced through human activity. Such unintentional introductions often occur via "stowaway" or via the transport of goods.…”