Publication Date:
2015
abstract:
Harmonia axyridis recorded in Campania, Southern Italy
In November 2014, adults of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)
(Coleoptera Coccinellidae) were found in a country house
located in the San Leucio del Sannio (BN) municipality, in
Southern Italy. The colour form found consisted of 96% H.
axyridis f. succinea, 2.7% H. axyridis f. spectabilis and 1.3%
H. ayridis f. conspiqua (n=75). This represent the first report
of H. axiridis from Southern Italy, confirming the continuous
spreading of the insect to new areas of Italy.
In November 2014, adults of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)
(Coleoptera Coccinellidae) were found in a country house
located in the San Leucio del Sannio (BN) municipality, in
Southern Italy. The colour form found consisted of 96% H.
axyridis f. succinea, 2.7% H. axyridis f. spectabilis and 1.3%
H. ayridis f. conspiqua (n=75). This represent the first report
of H. axiridis from Southern Italy, confirming the continuous
spreading of the insect to new areas of Italy.
Iris type:
01.01 Articolo in rivista
Keywords:
invasive species; Harlequin ladybird; Coleoptera Coccinellidae; Southern Italy.
List of contributors:
Parrella, Giuseppe; Giorgini, Massimo
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