EPPO Global Database

Leptoglossus occidentalis(LEPLOC)

Distribution details in Netherlands

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2010: Present, no details
First recorded in: 2007
Pest status declared by NPPO: Present (2010-06)
From CABI Pest map 741 (2010): Present, no details
Comments
First found in 2007. The presence of L. occidentalis was noticed in the south-west, most probably spreading (naturally) from Germany and/or Belgium. Specimens were found in houses and private gardens. No particular measures were taken.
References
* Aukema B (2008) Nederlandse faunistische mededelingen/Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum 29, 78-80.
------- Along coast.

* Aukema B, den Bieman K, Lommen G, van de Maat G, Troisfontaine L, Vossen P (2019) [New and interesting Dutch bugs IX (Hemiptera: Heteroptera)]. Nederlandse Faunistische Mededelingen 52, 25-42 (in Dutch).
------- First found in 2007.

* NPPO of the Netherlands (2010-06).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Belgium Present, restricted distribution view...
Germany Present, restricted distribution view...