Amblycerus robiniae (Fabricius, 1781) (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), an alien species established in Europe

Rădac, Ioan-Alexandru; Manci, Cosmin; Pintilioaie, Alexandru-Mihai

doi:10.3391/bir.2021.10.1.07

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“…de Wit in Cyprus in 2007 (Vassiliou and Papadoulis 2008), and B. terrenus on A. julibrissin in Bulgaria in 2009 (Stojanova 2010). Furthermore, A. robiniae was reported on G. triacanthos in Romania in 2018 following an unconfirmed report in Hungary in 1986 (Rădac et al 2021). Therefore, according to literature reports, seven species of bruchids have been reported in Europe in the last 20 years.…”

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Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Cocco¹,

Brundu²,

Berquier³

et al. 2021

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Stator limbatus is a phytophagous beetle native to warm regions of North and Central America, feeding on Fabaceae seeds and one of the most polyphagous species within the subfamily Bruchinae, here reported for the first time in Europe and on new hosts. Adult beetles emerged from Acacia spp. seeds collected in the islands of Corsica (France), and Sardinia (Italy). The wide presence in Sardinia and Corsica supports the hypothesis that this alien species was introduced several years ago. In both islands, S. limbatus emerged from Acacia mearnsii seeds, with infestation rates of up to 74.2 and 90.8% in 2019 and 2020, respectively. This seed beetle also emerged from two previously unreported host species, Acacia saligna and A. pycnantha, showing highest infestation rates of 4.0 and 95.1%, respectively. Both Acacia species are reported as new host associations with S. limbatus. Overall, seed infestation rates recorded in 2019 and 2020 indicate that S. limbatus is well established and that Mediterranean bioclimatic conditions are suitable for its population increase in size. This study lays the foundations for further research on known and potential host species and the spread and distribution of S. limbatus in Europe.

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Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Cocco¹,

Brundu²,

Berquier³

et al. 2021

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“…According to Tomescu et al (2018) the species was present also in Băicoi, in Prahova County, central Romania, and to the west in Baciu Forest, Cluj County [66]. During 2016, OLB was found in other west locations, in Timișoara city and Denta [63], in Dolj county (in Craiova and Balasan) and in Ciolănești, Teleorman county [66]. From the studies carried out between 2016-2022, by the National Institute for Research and Development in Forestry 'Marin Dracea' specialists [62,64,65,[67][68][69][70], OLB was reported in 67 of the 124 locations studied, mainly in West, Central and South part of Romania (Figure 2).…”

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“…In Romania, invasions of some non-native insect species are becoming a big problem because they represent a threat to biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems [62]. OLB was first observed in 2015, in the 'Pavel Covaci' University Botanical Garden in Macea [51] and later, on October 20, 2015, in Arad [63]. In just a few months, it spread to other areas of Romania [52,64,65].…”

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Study on the Ecology, Biology and Ethology of the Invasive Species Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832 (Heteroptera: Tingidae), a Danger to Quercus sp. in the Climatic Conditions of the City of Sibiu, Romania

Stancă-Moise¹,

MOISE²,

Rotaru³

et al. 2023

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This scientific paper examines the impact of climate change on the spread and survival of the invasive species Corythucha arcuata (Oak Lace Bug, or OLB) in Romania. The OLB is native to the Eastern USA and Canada, and in its native habitat, it coexists with minimal impact to the preferred host plant species Quercus. However, in Europe, the OLB in high-density causes early defoliation, slowing tree growth and it leads to the death of trees. As Quercus is a keystone species, the impact of the OLB on European forests is significant. This paper aims to address several gaps in knowledge about the OLB by presenting findings from a study conducted by the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu (ULBS) in Romania. The study identified the species ‘chronology of spread, ecology, ethology, and biology of the species, in addition to foliage classification to determine the extent of attack. The study found a direct link between temperature and speed of the generational lifecycle. The findings support the thesis that climate change is enabling the healthy, rapid density growth of OLB, which is a danger to the Quercus sp. Further research is needed in the area of the thermal tolerance of the OLB, and the research conducted by the ULBS represents the first documented research into the thermal constant of the insect. The paper concludes that further research must be in the direction to understand how and where these insects survive during winter to find future management measures and identify chemical or biological methods as solutions to eradicate and stop the expansion of the invasion of the OLB, and the potential consequences for the Quercus sp.

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“…Acanthoscelides obtectus which develops on common beans (Săpunaru et al 2006) and Bruchus rufimanus which typically develops in broad beans (Stana and Ghizdavu 1990), both species being recorded in the wild and storehouses. But, recent studies on alien seed beetles in Romania showed that many species were already widespread at firsts records (Pintilioaie et al 2018;Rădac et al 2021). Thus, many species can be overlooked or misidentified until detection.…”

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Detection of Zabrotes subfasciatus and Bruchidius glycyrhizae (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Romania

Rădac¹,

Ionela²,

Șerban³

2022

TRAVAUX

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Although beans are an important part of the human diet, their long-term storage is still problematic due to pest damage by seed beetles. This study provides data on a documented detection of Mexican bean beetle Zabrotes subfasciatus in Romania. A great number of individuals were found inside packages of small white beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) imported from Syria and Ethiopia. Based on the investigation of the infested seeds, rearing and biology of the species, it is unlikely that this alien species is established in Romania. We also provide the first known record of Bruchidius glycyrhizae in Romania, based on its previously known distribution and the range of its host plants, it is more likely an overlooked native species.

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Amblycerus robiniae (Fabricius, 1781) (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), an alien species established in Europe

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Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Study on the Ecology, Biology and Ethology of the Invasive Species Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832 (Heteroptera: Tingidae), a Danger to Quercus sp. in the Climatic Conditions of the City of Sibiu, Romania

Detection of Zabrotes subfasciatus and Bruchidius glycyrhizae (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Romania

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Amblycerus robiniae (Fabricius, 1781) (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae), an alien species established in Europe

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﻿Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

﻿Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Study on the Ecology, Biology and Ethology of the Invasive Species Corythucha arcuata Say, 1832 (Heteroptera: Tingidae), a Danger to Quercus sp. in the Climatic Conditions of the City of Sibiu, Romania

Detection of Zabrotes subfasciatus and Bruchidius glycyrhizae (Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Romania

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Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe

Establishment and new hosts of the non-native seed beetle Stator limbatus (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Bruchinae) on acacias in Europe