Phytoparasitica (2016) 44, 443-446

José Carlos Franco, André Garcia and Manuela Branco (2016)
First report of Epichrysocharis burwelli in Europe, a new invasive gall wasp atacking eucalypts
Phytoparasitica 44 (4), 443-446
Abstract: Epichrysocharis burwelli (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) was detected in Portugal, infesting the leaves of lemon-scented gum, Corymbia citriodora (Myrtaceae), in four out of seven sampled locations, along Tagus river, between the region of Lisbon and Castelo Branco. This is the first record of this alien gall wasp in Europe and in the Palaearctic region. An unidentified species of Closterocerus, which is not known from Europe, was found parasitizing the larvae of E. burwelli.
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Database assignments for author(s): Manuela R. Branco, José Carlos Franco

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
new introduction of pest

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Epichrysocharis burwelli	Eucalypt (Eucalyptus)	Portugal (continental)