East-asian-native
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Eulecanium kunoense
kuno scale
Eulecanium kunoense, commonly known as kuno scale, is a soft scale insect in the family Coccidae. It is native to East Asia and has been introduced to North America, where it has become established in the United States. The species is known to infest various woody plants and has been documented as a pest of agricultural and ornamental significance.
Pseudocneorhinus
broad-nosed weevils
Pseudocneorhinus is a genus of broad-nosed weevils in the family Curculionidae, containing approximately 11 described species. The genus is native to East Asia, with several species recorded from Japan, the Korean Peninsula, and the Russian Far East. At least one species, P. bifasciatus (twobanded Japanese weevil), has become established as an invasive pest in North America, where it damages ornamental and landscape plantings. The genus belongs to the tribe Trachyphloeini within the subfamily Entiminae.
Velarifictorus micado
Japanese Burrowing Cricket
Velarifictorus micado, the Japanese burrowing cricket, is a true cricket native to East Asia that was introduced to the eastern United States in 1959. The species exhibits two distinct life cycle modes: egg diapause and nymphal diapause, which vary geographically across its native range. In North America, it has expanded from the eastern seaboard to the eastern Great Plains and northern United States, with recent observations suggesting it is more mobile and potentially more ecologically impactful than previously assumed.