First record of the Nearctic Zelus renardii (Heteroptera, Reduviidae, Harpactocorinae) in Europe

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Published: Jan 1, 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/eh.11511
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Zelus renardii distribution invasive species
P. V. Petrakis
N.AG.RE.F., Institute for Mediterranean Forest Ecosystem Research, Laboratory of Entomology, Terma Alkmanos, 11528 Athens, Greece
P. Moulet
Museum Requien, rue Joseph Vernet, F-84000 Avignin, France
Abstract

The Nearctic assasin bug species Zelus reinardii was found for the first time in Attica, Greece, Europe. This species is a generalist predator which can contribute to the control of insect pests. This is also a known predator of several biological control agents of pests. Therefore, its naturalization in Greece is potentially problematic in economic settings since the insect may act as both an intraguild and a beneficial predator. The risky nature of importation in other areas (e.g. Hawaii) showed the possibility of these ecological roles.

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