Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with eucalyptus trees in Cyprus

Demetriou, Jakovos; Koutsoukos, Evangelos; Radea, Canella; Roy, Helen E.; Αριανούτσου, Μαργαρίτα; Martinou, Angeliki F.

doi:10.3391/bir.2022.11.2.12

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“…Furthermore, during a visit to Athalassa National Forest Park in December 2021 the first author observed remnants of dried up, mouldy lerps presumably created by G. brimblecombei. Thus, the socioeconomic impacts of G. brimblecombei are seasonal and recurrent while P. bliteus seems unable to suppress the population explosions of its host (Demetriou et al 2022), as already observed in other Mediterranean countries (Boavida et al 2016).…”

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“…of Forestry, unpublished data). Since its initial detection on the island in 2015, the species has become widespread (Karaca et al 2017;Demetriou 2021;Demetriou et al 2022;Dept. of Forestry, unpublished data).…”

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“…Its sticky excretions regularly stained the author's equipment and clothing, especially during late spring and early summer months (Demetriou 2021). During surveys, infested leaves were collected in sealed polyethylene bags from which a few P. bliteus individuals emerged (Demetriou et al 2022). Furthermore, during a visit to Athalassa National Forest Park in December 2021 the first author observed remnants of dried up, mouldy lerps presumably created by G. brimblecombei.…”

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“…Given the extensive distribution of Eucalyptus spp. in Cyprus, the large number of their associated alien insects should be closely monitored (Spodek et al 2015;Mendel and Protasov 2019;Demetriou et al 2022). Structured surveys could be supplemented by opportunistic citizen-science approaches i.e.…”

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“…are extensively planted as ornamentals in a diverse range of urban, semi-urban, rural, agricultural and natural habitats, including protected areas. Following their hosts, numerous wood-feeding, gall-inducing, sap-sucking, predacious and parasitic species have been introduced and detected in Cyprus (Demetriou 2021;Demetriou et al 2021;Demetriou et al 2022). To date, the only Eucalyptus psyllid, detected in Cyprus is G. brimblecombei (Karaca et al 2017;Demetriou 2021).…”

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First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

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The psyllids Platyobria biemani Burckhardt, Queiroz & Malenovský, 2014 and Blastopsylla occidentalis Taylor, 1985 (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Aphalaridae) originally native to Australia, have now spread to the Eastern Mediterranean as pests of Eucalyptus spp. In the present study, we provide the first records of these species from Cyprus and we expand the range of P. biemani within continental Greece. The specimens were collected from ornamental Eucalyptus trees in Paphos and Limassol districts. In addition, material surveys in Greece revealed the presence of P. biemani in Attica (Salamis Island and Nea Peramos). Given the number of sampled sites, both species should be classified as established pests responsible for small-scale, local infestations of Eucalyptus spp. The Australian Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore, 1964, already known from Cyprus, is widespread on the island and its effects undermine the aesthetics of natural and urban landscapes. The socioeconomic impacts of alien Eucalyptus psyllids in Cyprus are discussed.

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First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

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The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management

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Alien insects represent one of the most species rich groups of organisms introduced to Europe, with some responsible for adverse social-economic, human-health, biodiversity and ecosystem impacts. The impacts of invasive alien species, especially on island ecosystems, have been a hot topic of research worldwide. Cyprus is a Mediterranean island at the biogeographic crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. This study presents the database of the alien insects of the island of Cyprus as a whole, created through an extensive review including grey literature and online sources. The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) triples the known number of alien insects and adds supplemental information to existing species. Data concerning a total of 349 alien insects are presented alongside an updated checklist and recommendations for informing management. The status of alien insects on the island, their origin, trophic guilds, establishment, pathways of introduction and impacts are discussed. Developing an alien species inventory for the island is challenging due to its geographic position and the increasing movement of people and goods leading to new species introductions. This publication constitutes an important first step towards providing information for effective actions to tackle invasive alien insects on Cyprus. The checklist and accompanying information can underpin understanding of the status and trends of alien species including providing information for risk assessments. ACE will continue to be maintained and updated as new records for Cyprus are made.

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First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus

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Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with eucalyptus trees in Cyprus

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First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management

First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus

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Uninvited pests of an unwelcomed tree: a survey on alien chalcidoid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcidoidea) associated with eucalyptus trees in Cyprus

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First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

First records of the alien Eucalyptus psyllids Blastopsylla occidentalis (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and Platyobria biemani (Hemiptera, Aphalaridae) from Cyprus and continental Greece

﻿The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management

First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Hemiptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Cyprus

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The Alien to Cyprus Entomofauna (ACE) database: a review of the current status of alien insects (Arthropoda, Insecta) including an updated species checklist, discussion on impacts and recommendations for informing management