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First report of brown marmorated stink bug Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in Greece

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2014
Authors:P. G. Milonas, Partsinevelos G. K.
Journal:EPPO Bulletin
Volume:44
Issue:2
Pagination:183-186
Abstract:

In autumn 2011, stink bugs were found causing a nuisance in houses in the centre of Athens, Greece. Specimens were identified by D.A. Rider at North Dakota State University as Halyomorpha halys Stål (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). The species is native to Asia; it was detected in the USA in 1996 and has recently been introduced into Europe (2008). This paper provides the first report of the presence of H. halys (brown marmorated stink bug) in Greece. Some data on its phenology and economic impact are also provided.

DOI:10.1111/epp.12129
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