@article {246, title = {Leaf and Seed Beetles (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae). Chapter 8.3}, journal = {Biorisk}, volume = {4}, year = {2010}, pages = {267-292}, abstract = {

The inventory of the leaf and seed beetles alien to Europe revealed a total of 25 species of which 14 seed beetles (bruchids) and 11 leaf beetles mostly belonging to the subfamilies Alticinae and Chrysomelinae. At present, aliens account for 9.4\% of the total fauna of seed beetles in Europe whereas this percentage is less than 1\% for leaf beetles. Whilst seed beetles dominated the introductions in Europe until 1950, there has been an exponential increase in the rate of arrival of leaf beetles since then. New leaf beetles arrived at an average rate of 0.6 species per year during the period 2000–2009. Most alien species originated from Asia but this pattern is mainly due to seed beetles of which a half are of Asian origin whereas leaf beetles predominantly originated from North America (36.4\%). Unlike other insect groups, a large number of alien species have colonized most of Europe. All but one species have been introduced accidentally with either the trade of beans or as contaminants of vegetal crops or stowaway. Most aliens presently concentrate in man-made habitats but little affect natural habitats (\<6\%). Highly negative economic impacts have been recorded on stored pulses of legumes and crops but very little is known about possible ecological impact.

}, keywords = {alien, bioinvasion, Bruchidae, Chrysomelidae, Coleoptera, Europe, introduction, leaf beetle, seed beetle, translocation}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.4.52}, author = {Beenen, R. and Roques, A.} } @article {86, title = {A preliminary survey of the Cerambycidae of Libya (Coleoptera)}, journal = {Bulletin de la Soci{\'e}t{\'e} entomologique de France}, volume = {110}, year = {2005}, pages = {439-454}, abstract = {

An updated catalogue of the Cerambycidae of Libya is given. A total of 35 species (14 for the first time) are recorded. Six species, previously recorded from this country due to misidentification or introduction, are excluded. Distribution range, collecting localities and dates, known host plants and notes about the biology are provided for each species.

}, keywords = {Cerambycidae, Coleoptera, Libya}, author = {Sama, G. and Ringenbach, J.C. and Rejzek, M.} } @article {80, title = {Dangerous Invasive Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) in the European Russia}, journal = {Biological Invasions}, volume = {4}, year = {2013}, pages = {190{\textendash}193}, abstract = {

The harlequin ladybird (Harmonia axyridis) is recorded in Belgorod oblast. This species has established itself in 38 countries of North America, South America, Europe, and Africa in the last 24 years. Mass propagation of this beetle in a number of regions has led to the decline of local ladybird species and other insects. The harlequin ladybird is a significant pest of fruit and wine production. H. axyridis is a nuisance that infests houses in large numbers when searching for overwintering sites. Hungry beetles bite people. The fluid excreted by these beetles has a foul odor, stains furniture and walls, and causes an allergy. The harlequin ladybird should be included in the list of quarantine species of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision of Russia.

}, keywords = {allergen, Belgorod oblast, Coccinellidae, Coleoptera, European Russia, harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis, invasive species, pest}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1134/S2075111713030107}, author = {Orlova-Bienkowskaja, M.J.} } @article {40, title = {Primera cita de Phenolia (Lasiodites) limbata tibialis (Boheman, 1851) para Espa{\~n}a (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae), y de otros cole{\'o}pteros nuevos o intere santes para Catalu{\~n}a}, journal = {Butllet{\'\i} de la Instituci{\'o} Catalana d{\textquoteright}Hist{\`o}ria Natural}, volume = {78}, year = {2014}, pages = {109-114}, abstract = {

The alien species Phenolia (Lasiodites) limbata tibialis (Boheman, 1851) (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) is recorded for first time for Spain, recently recorded for Portugal, first european record for this species widely distributed in Africa and introduced in Azores, Madeira and Hawaii islands.New records for Catalonia are given for ten interesting species, six of which are saproxylic, collected in Cad\í-Moixer\ò and Montseny Natural Parks, Albera and Poblet Natural Sites and Sebes Natural Reserve.For all species, known distribution in peninsular area is given, their biology is discussed and habitus of two of them is figured.

}, keywords = {Almer{\'\i}a, Barcelona, Coleoptera, Girona and Tarragona, new records, Spain}, author = {Vi{\~n}olas, A. and Mu{\~n}oz-Batet, J. and Soler, J.} } @article {38, title = {Dos especias exoticas del g{\'e}nero Phenolia Erichson, 1843 (Coleoptera, Nitidulidae) en la peninsula Ib{\'e}rica}, journal = {Bolet{\'\i}n de la Sociedad Entomol{\'o}gica Aragonesa}, volume = {57}, year = {2015}, pages = {351-357}, abstract = {

In this paper we cite, for the first time in Europe, the exotic species Phenolia (Lasiodites) picta (MacLeay, 1825). We also provided new records of Phenolia (Lasiodites) tibialis (Boheman, 1851) in the Iberian Peninsula and some aspects of the biology of both species in the new localities that they have been found.

}, keywords = {Coleoptera, exotic species, Iberian Peninsula, Nitidulidae, Phenolia, Spain}, author = {Montagud, S. and Orrico, M.A.I.} } @article {37, title = {First record of the alien exotic sap beetle Phenolia (Lasiodites) picta (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) in Greece}, journal = {Entomologia Hellenica}, volume = {28}, year = {2019}, pages = {11-16}, abstract = {

The exotic sap beetle Phenolia (Lasiodites) picta (Macleay, 1825) is recorded for the first time in Greece. In August 2018, a nitidulid beetle was found near Mt. Pelion of Central Greece. It was later identified as P. picta, a recent alien species in Europe, previously recorded from Spain, France, and Turkey. Photographic material and information on the species\&$\#$39; distribution, biology, and potential economic and ecological implications are presented and discussed.

}, keywords = {alien species, Coleoptera, exotic species, Greece, Nitidulidae, Phenolia}, doi = {http://dx.doi.org/10.12681/eh.21323}, author = {Kalaentzis, K. and Mpamnaras, A. and Kazilas, C.} } @article {34, title = {Species-diversity of longhorn beetles of the Greek Isle of Crete. A Review. (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae)}, journal = {Linz Biological Contributions}, volume = {45}, year = {2013}, pages = {621-641}, abstract = {

The species diversity of the Cerambycidae of Crete shows 63 species of 5 subfamilies. Of these are 12 species and 4 subspecies endemic for the island. The great residue includes of very different zoogeographical types with a concentration of european-near eastern species. Informations are also given of the biology of the larvae and adults. Evidences of longhorn beetles on Crete reach from 2 to 1400 m above the sea level. Till now investigations are concentrated to the west and middle parts of Crete.

}, keywords = {biology and distribution, Cerambycidae, Coleoptera, Greek Isle of Crete, species-diversity}, author = {Schedl, W.} }