EPPO Global Database

Leptoglossus occidentalis(LEPLOC)

Distribution details in Korea, Republic

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2021: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2010
References
* Byeon D, Jung JM, Jung S, Lee WH (2021) Distribution analysis of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae) in South Korea using climate and host plant ensemble maps. Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology 24(4), 1077-1086 (abst.).

* Kim DE, Lee H, Kim MJ, Ban YG, Kim D (2020) Leptoglossus occidentalis (Hemiptera: Coreidae) occurrence, potential habitats, and COI diversity in South Korea. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity 13(1), 35-45 (abst.).
------- First found in 2010 in Changwon, then reported in 64 sites (across 44 cities and provinces.) during sutides conducted in 2016-2018. Pinus densiflora, Pinus strobus, Pinus thunbergii, Thuja orientalis, and Euonymus japonicus are host plants in South Korea.

* Yoon CS, Kim HG, Park JD, Choi WY, Choi HJ, Cheong SW (2012) First record of the Western conifer seed bug, Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae) in Korea. Journal of Environmental Science International 8, 1009-1013 (abst.).
------- First record.