Short communication, Note

The first record of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) in Croatia

Toni Koren ; University of Primorska, Science and Research Centre, Institute for Biodiversity Studies, SI-6310 Izola, Giordana Bruna 6, Slovenia
Mitja Črne ; Biodiva – Conservation biologist society, Kettejeva 1, 6000 Koper, Slovenia

Abstract

During a light-trap moth survey on 21st June 2012 in the northern part of Istria, between the villages of Valica and Sveta Marija na Krasu, two individuals of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis, were caught. This is the first Croatian record of this invasive species. Following the recent records from Slovenia and Hungary, this observation from Croatia indicates the spread of the species towards southern Europe.

Keywords

box tree moth; invasive species; Istria; Croatia

Hrčak ID:

94452

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/94452

Publication date:

31.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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