Micromalthus debilis LeConte, 1878 (Coleoptera: Micromalthidae), an American wood-boring beetle new to Italy

Ruzzier, Enrico; Colla, Andrea

doi:10.11646/zootaxa.4623.3.12

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“…Every year new exotic beetles are intercepted in the main arrival points; however, these likely constitute only a limited fraction of the actual arrivals. It is interesting to note that most of the exotic species recently found in Italy have been captured in the natural environment already, and they probably have stable populations (Clark et al 2014;Zappi 2014;Salvato & Uliana 2016;Toma et al 2017;Guariento et al 2019;Mola & Yoshida 2019;Forbicioni 2019;Ruzzier & Colla 2019). The presence of Archophileuru spinosus in Apulia, although totally unexpected, is perfectly in line with the aforementioned records: beetles that usually escape the main control procedures or that are not targeted by the most-used monitoring systems.…”

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confidence: 69%

Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), a new exotic scarab possibly acclimatized in Italy, with a compilation of exotic Scarabaeidae found in Europe

Ruzzier

Tomasi²,

Poso³

et al. 2020

Zootaxa

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Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006, a South American Scarabaeidae (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae: Phileurini) is recorded for the first time in Europe (Apulia, Italy). This species, which may have colonized the Italian peninsula in recent past and that could still be in the acclimatization phase, represents the first record of tribe Phileurini in Europe and the second case worldwide of interception of this genus outside its area of origin. After a brief presentation of the site and collecting conditions of the specimens, we discuss the possible threats for local biodiversity and agriculture that the establishment of A. spinosus could cause.

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Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), a new exotic scarab possibly acclimatized in Italy, with a compilation of exotic Scarabaeidae found in Europe

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Tomasi²,

Poso³

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“…Amongst European countries, Italy has one of the highest numbers of intercepted, adventive and established non-native Coleoptera (e.g. Beenen and Roques 2010 , Denux and Zagatti 2010 , Kirkendall and Faccoli 2010 , Roy and Migeon 2010 , Sauvard et al 2010 , Yus-Ramos et al 2014 , Nardi et al 2015 , Montagna et al 2016 , Forbicioni 2019 , Ruzzier and Colla 2019 , Ruzzier et al 2020b , Ruzzier et al 2020a , Rattu et al 2021 , Ruzzier et al 2021c , Ruzzier et al 2022b , Ruzzier et al 2023a , Ruzzier et al 2023c ) and this condition is plausibly attributable to Italy's central role in international trade as a crossroads to and from Europe ( Roques 2010 , Rassati et al 2014 ). Given this latter condition, which sees Italy as a possible "gateway to Europe" for non-native species, it is essential to share distribution data to promote an ever-increasing level of attention both in Italy and neighbouring countries against possible natural spreading and introductions.…”

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New records of non-native Coleoptera in Italy

Ruzzier,

Morin,

Zugno

et al. 2023

BDJ

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In the last decades, climate change and globalisation have been exacerbating the introduction of non-native beetles worldwide. Due toits peculiar territory, climate and geographical position in the middle of the Mediterranean Basin, Italy is one of the European countries with the highest number of intercepted, adventive and established non-native beetles, some of which are invasive. In this perspective, producing new faunistic records and continuously updating reliable and easily accessible distributional data is a fundamental step in investigating and potentially preventing further species introduction. The aim of this contribution is to report and discuss new faunistic records of non-native Coleoptera in Italy. For some species, new records enlarge the previously-known distribution (e.g. the ambrosia beetles Anisandrus maiche (Kurentzov, 1941) and Cnestus mutilatus (Blandford, 1894) or the click beetle Monocrepidius posticus (Eschscholtz, 1829)), while for others (e.g. the scarab beetle Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006), data confirm their establishment and highlight a possible expansion phase. The false powderpost beetles Ptilineurus marmoratus (Reitter, 1877) and the longhorn beetle Xylotrechus chinensis (Chevrolat, 1852) are two new additions to the Italian fauna, while the establishment of the monotomid beetle Monotoma americana Aubé 1837 is confirmed.

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“…The yellow‐spotted longhorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris (Pascoe, 1858) (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae, Lamiinae) represents one of the multiple cases of exotic wood boring beetles introduced into the Mediterranean Basin during recent decades (Cocquempot & Lindelöw, 2010; Eyre & Haack, 2017; Jucker et al, 2006; Marchioro et al, 2022; Ruzzier et al, 2022; Ruzzier & Colla, 2019; Ruzzier, Morin, et al, 2020). Rassati et al (2016) reported 34 exotic species detected in this area, belonging to Buprestidae (1 species), Cerambycidae (14 species) and individuals in 2 subfamilies of Curculionidae, Scolytinae (18 species) and Platypodinae (1 species).…”

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Exploring the range expansion of the yellow‐spotted longhorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris in northern Italy

Lupi

Malabusini

Milato

et al. 2023

Agri and Forest Entomology

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Psacothea hilaris hilaris is an exotic cerambycid detected in Lombardy (northern Italy) in 2005 and now established and undergoing an expansion phase. The species constitutes a serious pest for Ficus spp. and Morus spp. The aim of this work is to update the distribution area of the species in Italy, investigating its expansion over 16 years. Data were acquired through the authors' direct field records and community science, by data mining on national and international web platforms and social networks. Reports were analysed and GPS points plotted in ArcMap 10.8.1 to obtain distribution maps. Of the records collected, 34% were acquired during field surveys, 22% via e‐mail and 44% through on‐line forums and social networks. Adults of P. h. hilaris showed a long period of activity, from April to the beginning of December, with a peak of presence from June to September. The presence of the pest has been ascertained over six provinces in Lombardy covering an area estimated at more than 1750 km2 in 2021. New detections occurred within 2 km of a known infestation from the previous year in 41.6% of cases, and between 2 and 4 km away in 37.7% of cases. The mean rate of range expansion estimated from reported records was 3.17 ± 0.33 km/year from 2010 to 2021. After an initial phase of settlement, the insect is now spreading southward. Given the relevant phytosanitary interest that the species may have for fig plants in Italy and in the Mediterranean Basin, it is fundamental to deepen the knowledge about its flight biology, dynamics and active dispersal capabilities in order to estimate the future range expansion.

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Micromalthus debilis LeConte, 1878 (Coleoptera: Micromalthidae), an American wood-boring beetle new to Italy

Abstract: Micromalthus debilis LeConte, 1878, an alien wood-boring beetle, is recorded for the first time in Italy and is recognized as a pest on wood structures of historical buildings in Europe.

Cited by 14 publications

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Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), a new exotic scarab possibly acclimatized in Italy, with a compilation of exotic Scarabaeidae found in Europe

Archophileurus spinosus Dechambre, 2006 (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Dynastinae), a new exotic scarab possibly acclimatized in Italy, with a compilation of exotic Scarabaeidae found in Europe

New records of non-native Coleoptera in Italy

Exploring the range expansion of the yellow‐spotted longhorn beetle Psacothea hilaris hilaris in northern Italy

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