A new widely distributed invasive alien species of Amasa ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae: Xyleborini)
Miloš Knı́žek, Sarah M. Smith
Abstract
Amasa parviseta Knek & Smith, new species is described from Australia, Brazil, Uruguay, France and Spain. The species is native to Australia and appears to have spread widely in association with introduced Eucalyptus species.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyCurculionidaeAmbrosia beetleAmbrosiaAlienInvasive speciesEcologyEucalyptusIntroduced speciesBotanyPolitical scienceCitizenshipPoliticsLawPollenForest Insect Ecology and ManagementInsect and Pesticide ResearchInsect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior