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Insect pest species of Eucalyptus in Gibraltar

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2020
Authors:C. Malumphy, Guillem, R., Perez, K., Bensusan, C.
Journal:Entomologist's Monthly Magazine
Volume:156
Pagination:51-57
Keywords:eucalypt pests, invasive alien species, UK overseas territory
Abstract:

Four invasive eucalypt-feeding insects, native to Australia, are recorded from Gibraltar for the first time: the gall-forming wasps Ophelimus maskelli (Ashmead) and Leptocybe invasa Fisher & La Salle (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), the lerp-forming psyllid Glycaspis brimblecombei Moore (Hemiptera: Aphalaridae), and the bronze bug Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellapé (Hemiptera: Thaumastocoridae), whilst the status of two Eucalyptus longhorned borers, Phoracantha recurva Newman and P. semipunctata (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae), is summarised. The former five species have been found on the red-gum tree Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., growing in the urban environment in Gibraltar. The potential impact of these invasive species is discussed.

DOI:10.31184/M00138908.1561.4010
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