Two newly introduced Heteroptera (Insecta: Hemiptera) species in Colombia: Brachyplatys subaenus (Plataspidae) and Thaumastocoris peregrinus (Thaumastocoridae)
Pap. avulsos Zool.
; 61: e20216196, 2021. ilus
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ABSTRACT
The introduction of alien species can carry negative consequences to the areas in which they appear. Early detection of introduced species is key if management practices are to be effectively implemented. Here, based on specimens from collections and citizen science observations, we document the recent introduction of two alien Heteroptera (Insecta Hemiptera) species in Colombia Brachyplatys subaenus (Westwood, 1837) (Plataspidae) and Thaumastocoris peregrinus Carpintero & Dellapé, 2006 (Thaumastocoridae). Brachyplatys subaenus was found in two localities (Bolívar and Valle del Cauca), whereas T. peregrinus was found in a single locality (Bogotá) so far. Future research activities should establish the geographic range of these species, as well as document their host plant associations, in Colombia.(AU)
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Assunto principal:
Heterópteros
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Cimicidae
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Colombia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pap. avulsos Zool.
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article