Spread of the Nearctic invasive beetle Monoxia obesula Blake, 1939 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae, Galerucinae) in Morocco and Portugal
The invasive Nearctic species Monoxia obesula Blake, 1939 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) is herein reported for the first time in Morocco and Portugal; thus, greatly enlar ging its known distribution. Information on male and female genitalia, host plant species and damage are included in this update. T...
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Asociación española de Entomología
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Boletín de la Asociación Española de Entomología |
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| Summary: | The invasive Nearctic species Monoxia obesula Blake, 1939 (Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) is herein reported for the first time in Morocco and Portugal; thus, greatly enlar ging its known distribution. Information on male and female genitalia, host plant species and damage are included in this update. The Mediterranean saltbush, a key plant in semi-arid ecosystems, is particularly negatively affected by this beetle. |
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| ISSN: | 0210-8984 2792-2456 |