The Neartic species Acanalonia conica (Say 1830) has been recently found in Italy. Analysis shows that the species has a good capability to settle outside its natural range. A. conica is a very polyphagous species and the population density in Italy appears larger than the one recorded in North America. We conclude that A. conica should be regarded as a potential pest in Europe.

Acanalonia conica (Hemiptera, Fulgoromorpha, Acanaloniidae), a Nearctic species recently introduced in Europe

D'URSO, Vera;
2006-01-01

Abstract

The Neartic species Acanalonia conica (Say 1830) has been recently found in Italy. Analysis shows that the species has a good capability to settle outside its natural range. A. conica is a very polyphagous species and the population density in Italy appears larger than the one recorded in North America. We conclude that A. conica should be regarded as a potential pest in Europe.
2006
“Auchenorrhyncha”, economic importance, passive dispersion, Italy.
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