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Aphis illinoisensis
grapevine aphid
Aphis illinoisensis, commonly known as the grapevine aphid, is a phytophagous insect native to North America that has become invasive in Mediterranean regions and other grape-growing areas worldwide. It is a documented vector of Grapevine vein clearing virus (GVCV), transmitting the pathogen from wild Vitaceae to cultivated grapevines. The species exhibits holocyclic life cycle characteristics with documented overwintering on Viburnum species. Its invasive expansion across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East has prompted biocontrol research using native parasitoids and entomopathogenic bacteria.
Sinoxylon anale
horned powder-post beetle, auger beetle
Sinoxylon anale is a wood-boring beetle in the family Bostrichidae, commonly known as horned powder-post beetles or auger beetles. The species has a broad intercontinental distribution spanning Australia, North America, Southern Asia, and Europe. It develops in dead or dying woody material and has been recorded as a pest in agricultural and nursery settings. Recent studies have documented its establishment in Brazil and first record in Greece, with expanding host associations including allspice, jabuticaba, and various native and exotic woody plants.
Zeuzera pyrina
leopard moth, wood leopard moth
Zeuzera pyrina is a medium-sized wood-boring moth in the family Cossidae, commonly known as the leopard moth or wood leopard moth. Adults are highly distinctive with white wings marked by numerous black spots, giving the species its common name. The larvae are xylophagous pests that tunnel into the wood of fruit trees and other deciduous hosts, causing significant economic damage in orchards worldwide. The species is native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia, and has been introduced to the northeastern United States.