REDIA (2009) 92, 137-139

S. Bella, D. Mifsud, N. Pérez Hidalgo and S. Barbagallo (2009)
Greenidea ficicola: is it an example of rapid colonization due to climatic changes?
REDIA 92, 137-139
Abstract: In recent years, several species of aphids of tropical or subtropical origins are being found outside their native range. The reasons for the accidental introduction and subsequent establishment of these aphids in new territories remain obscure. In most cases the accidental introduction of these rather small and cryptic species are often linked to human activities (such as international trade of plants and plant products) but other factors such as global warming may aid in the dispersal of such organisms. In the present work, the rapid colonization of Greenidea ficicola Takahashi, an aphid native to the Oriental Region, in different regions of the world (Afrotropics, Nearctic, Neotropics and Southern Europe) is documented.
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Database assignments for author(s): David Mifsud, Salvatore Bella

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
environment - cropping system/rotation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Greenidea ficicola		Italy
	Greenidea ficicola		Spain (continental)
	Greenidea ficicola		Burundi
	Greenidea ficicola		Chile (continental)
	Greenidea ficicola		U.S.A. (SE)