EPPO Bulletin (2014) 44, 179-182

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P. Suma, S. Nucifora and S. Bella (2014)
New distribution record of the invasive bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero and Dellapé (Heteroptera, Thaumastocoridae) in Italy
EPPO Bulletin 44 (2), 179-182
Abstract: The presence of the bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero and Dellapé (Heteroptera; Thaumastocoridae), a serious invasive pest of Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) plantations, was recently reported for the first time in Europe in the Italian region of Latium. This study provides information on its occurrence in Sicily from Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.
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Database assignments for author(s): Pompeo Suma, Salvatore Bella

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Thaumastocoris peregrinus Eucalypt (Eucalyptus) Italy