Short communication, Note

https://doi.org/10.20302/NC.2018.27.23

First record of the box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) from Kosovo

Donard Geci ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Hasan Prishtina University of Prishtina , Mother Theresa Street p.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo
Halil Ibrahimi ; Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Hasan Prishtina University of Prishtina , Mother Theresa Street p.n., 10 000 Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo

Abstract

The box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) is a native species of East Asia and it was accidentally introduced in Europe several years ago most likely through the trade in live plants. It is spreading rapidly all over Europe, including the Balkans. In this contribution, we report for the first time this invasive alien species from Kosovo. A single specimen was found on August 20, 2017, in Veriq village, Istog Municipality. The specimen was observed on a light source nearby a decor plant, Buxus sempervirens L., that offers favourable conditions for its spread.

Keywords

Box tree moth; Buxus; Kosovo; invasive species

Hrčak ID:

214184

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/214184

Publication date:

31.12.2018.

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