EPPO Global Database

Thaumastocoris peregrinus(THMCPE)

Distribution details in Spain (Islas Canárias)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2023: Present, few occurrences
First recorded in: 2022
Comments
One adult specimen was photographed in Gran Canaria in December 2022 (at Barranco de Azuaje near Moya, north of the island).
References
* van der Heyden (2023) First record of Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellapé, 2006 (Heteroptera: Thaumastocoridae) from the Canary Islands (Spain). Arquivos Entomoloxicos 26, 11. https://www.aegaweb.com/arquivos_entomoloxicos/ae26_2023_van_der_heyden_first_record_thaumastocoris_peregrinus_canary_islands_spain.pdf
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Gibraltar Present, no details view...
Portugal Present, restricted distribution view...