Espèce invasive·Nouveau pour la faune de France·Scolyte

Euwallacea validus (Eichhoff, 1876) nouveau scolyte pour l’Europe

Abstract. Euwallacea validus (Eichhoff, 1876) a bark beetle new to Europe – E. validus is reported from two localities of France, in the surroundings to the city of Lyon. Three specimens were collected with window traps in May 2008 and May 2023. The species was introduced in the East of America (USA) and is known… Lire la suite Euwallacea validus (Eichhoff, 1876) nouveau scolyte pour l’Europe

Espèce invasive·Nouveau pour la faune de France·Scolyte

Xyloterinus politus a traversé l’Atlantique

Abstract. Xyloterinus politus Crossed the Atlantic. Xyloterinus politus (Say, 1826) (Col. Curculionidae, Scolytinae), was discovered in Normandy, France, close to the city of Le Havre, in May 2017. Two specimens were caught by window traps and identified with the key published by Wood (1982). This is probably the first observation for this species in France… Lire la suite Xyloterinus politus a traversé l’Atlantique