EPPO Global Database

Leptoglossus occidentalis(LEPLOC)

Distribution details in Slovenia

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, restricted distribution
First recorded in: 2003
From CABI Pest map 741 (2010): Present, no details
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2006/160) and EPPO Reporting Service (2010/009) : first found in 2003 at Brje (near Komen) and in 2004 near Ljubljana.
References
* Gogala A (2003) [A leaf-footed conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis) in Slovenia already (Heteroptera: Coreidae)]. Acta Entomologica Slovenica 11, 189-190 (in Slovenian).

* Jurc D, Jurc M (2005) [Leaf footed conifer seed bug (Leptoglossus occidentalis, Hemiptera: Coreidae) is quickly spreading across Slovenia]. Gozdarski vestnik 63(2), 59-67 (in Slovenian) (abst.).

* Jurc M (2010) [Some harmful native and non-native insects in the forests of the Ljubljana area. (Gozdovi v Mestni obcini Ljubljana (Forests in the Municipality of Ljubljana)]. Gozdarski Vestnik 68(5/6), 321-329 (in Slovenian).

* NPPO of Slovenia (2006-05).

* Seljak G (2013) [The dynamics of introduction of alien phytophagous insects and mites into Slovenia]. Acta Entomologica Slovenica 21(2), 85-122 (in Slovenian).
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Austria Present, restricted distribution view...
Croatia Present, restricted distribution view...
Hungary Present, restricted distribution view...
Italy Sicilia Present, widespread view...
Italy Present, restricted distribution view...
Italy Sardegna Present, no details view...