Revisiting the non-native insect fauna of Greece: Current trends and an updated checklist

Jakovos Demetriou, Konstantinos Kalaentzis, Christos Kazilas, Evangelos Koutsoukos, Dimitrios N. Avtzis, Christos Georgiadis

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Abstract

Alien invasive species not only have adverse environmental impacts, they may also pose socioeconomic and human health threats. The increase in detected non-native (alien) and cryptogenic species, followed by the necessity for up-to-date scientific information on biological invasions, prompted a thorough literature investigation on the non-native entomofauna of Greece. Supplementing previous studies concerning Europe and Greece, a checklist for the non-native insect species of the country is provided, while their number is elevated from 266 to 469. Current trends regarding species richness and taxonomy, deliberate or accidental means of introduction, as well as their native range and trophic preferences are analysed and discussed. This publication illustrates the current state of non-native insects of Greece, highlighting the need for an effective early warning system integrated in national phytosanitary legislation, survey protocols and strategies towards the eradication and mitigation of their detrimental impacts.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)93-108
Number of pages16
JournalNeoBiota
Volume65
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Checklist
  • insects
  • invasive species
  • non-native
  • trends

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Aquatic Science
  • Ecology
  • Animal Science and Zoology
  • Ecological Modelling
  • Plant Science
  • Insect Science

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