Dimitrios Ν. Avtzis
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View article: First occurrence of <i>Etiella zinckenella</i> (Treitschke) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in soybean crops in Greece and its potential parasitoid <i>Dolichogenidea appellator</i> (Telenga) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
First occurrence of <i>Etiella zinckenella</i> (Treitschke) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in soybean crops in Greece and its potential parasitoid <i>Dolichogenidea appellator</i> (Telenga) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Open
This work documents the first occurrence of Etiella zinckenella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infestations in soybean crops in Greece, and in particular within the Regional Unit of Drama, north‐eastern Greece. Larvae of this pest inflict direct…
View article: The Bug‐Network ( <scp>BugNet</scp> ): A Global Experimental Network Testing the Effects of Invertebrate Herbivores and Fungal Pathogens on Plant Communities and Ecosystem Function in Open Ecosystems
The Bug‐Network ( <span>BugNet</span> ): A Global Experimental Network Testing the Effects of Invertebrate Herbivores and Fungal Pathogens on Plant Communities and Ecosystem Function in Open Ecosystems Open
Plants are consumed by a variety of organisms, including herbivores and pathogens, which significantly impact plant biomass, diversity, community composition, and ecosystem functioning. While the impacts of vertebrate herbivores are well e…
View article: Canopy Cover Drives Odonata Diversity and Conservation Prioritization in the Protected Wetland Complex of Thermaikos Gulf (Greece)
Canopy Cover Drives Odonata Diversity and Conservation Prioritization in the Protected Wetland Complex of Thermaikos Gulf (Greece) Open
Odonata constitute an important invertebrate group that is strongly dependent on water conditions and sensitive to habitat disturbances, rendering them reliable indicators of habitat quality of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. We stu…
View article: Worldwide spread of <i>Hylurgus ligniperda</i> (Coleoptera: Scolytinae), and the potential role of bridgehead invasions
Worldwide spread of <i>Hylurgus ligniperda</i> (Coleoptera: Scolytinae), and the potential role of bridgehead invasions Open
Hylurgus ligniperda (F.) is a highly successful invader among bark beetles (Scolytinae) and forest insects in general. Native to the western Palearctic region, it has become established in every continent where its host plants ( Pinus spp.…
View article: Reconstructing the invasion pathways of the bark beetles Orthotomicus erosus and Cyrtogenius luteus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in South America
Reconstructing the invasion pathways of the bark beetles Orthotomicus erosus and Cyrtogenius luteus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) in South America Open
Global trade and the spread of non-native host plants are driving the introduction of forest insects to new regions, often causing substantial ecological and economic damage in forests. Understanding invasion pathways is essential to track…
View article: Managed forests are a stronghold of non‐native beetles in Europe
Managed forests are a stronghold of non‐native beetles in Europe Open
The species richness of vascular plants in forests can have contrasting effects on the occurrence of non‐native insects. The establishment of non‐native insect populations may be facilitated by low plant species richness, which reflects th…
View article: First Occurrence of Etiella zinckenella (Treitschke) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Greek Soybean Crops and Its Potential Parasitoid Dolichogenidea appellator (Telenga) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
First Occurrence of Etiella zinckenella (Treitschke) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) in Greek Soybean Crops and Its Potential Parasitoid Dolichogenidea appellator (Telenga) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) Open
This work documents the first official occurrence of Etiella zinckenella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) infestations in soybean crops in Greece, and in particular within the Regional Unit of Drama. Larvae of this pest inflict direct damage by fe…
View article: First Report of Polydrusus tibialis Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Infesting Peaches in Northern Greece
First Report of Polydrusus tibialis Gyllenhal (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Infesting Peaches in Northern Greece Open
Peach [Prunus persica (L [...]
View article: Complex population genetic structure of the bark beetle predator <i>Thanasimus formicarius</i> (L.) (Coleoptera: Cleridae) across its European range
Complex population genetic structure of the bark beetle predator <i>Thanasimus formicarius</i> (L.) (Coleoptera: Cleridae) across its European range Open
Thanasimus formicarius (L.) (Coleoptera: Cleridae) is an important bark beetle predator and can reduce bark beetle population densities of some of the most severe forest pests in Europe. We analysed the population genetics and phylogeograp…
View article: Forewarned Is Forearmed: Documentation on the Invasion Risk of Asclepias speciosa in Greece and Europe
Forewarned Is Forearmed: Documentation on the Invasion Risk of Asclepias speciosa in Greece and Europe Open
Biological invasions threaten biodiversity and agroecosystems, and early warning systems can minimise the spread of invasive alien species with limited resources. This study documents the presence of the alien plant Asclepias speciosa Torr…
View article: First Record of the Ambrosia Beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Croatia
First Record of the Ambrosia Beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae) in Croatia Open
(1) Background: The invasive ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) poses an increasing risk of being introduced into new environments, mostly unintentionally, via wood products, live plants, and wood…
View article: Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece
Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece Open
The honeydew moth, Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is native to the Mediterranean Basin. However, it has recently been reported as an emerging grapevine pest in southern European Union countries and in the Middle …
View article: Parametric Design and Mechanical Characterization of a Selective Laser Sintering Additively Manufactured Biomimetic Ribbed Dome Inspired by the Chorion of Lepidopteran Eggs
Parametric Design and Mechanical Characterization of a Selective Laser Sintering Additively Manufactured Biomimetic Ribbed Dome Inspired by the Chorion of Lepidopteran Eggs Open
The current research aims to analyze the shape and structural features of the eggs of the lepidoptera species Melitaea sp. (Lepidoptera, Nympalidae) and develop design solutions through the implementation of a novel strategy of biomimetic …
View article: Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece
Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Pyralidae, Phycitinae): An Emerging Grapevine Pest in Greece Open
The honeydew moth, Cryptoblabes gnidiella Millière (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), is native to the Mediterranean Basin. However, it has recently been reported as an emerging grapevine pest in southern European Union countries and in the Middle …
View article: Assessing the Prey Specificity of Neoleucopis spp. against Marchalina hellenica
Assessing the Prey Specificity of Neoleucopis spp. against Marchalina hellenica Open
Marchalina hellenica Gennadius (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae) is a scale insect native to Greece and Turkey and presently invasive in Australia, where it damages pine plantations. The silver fly, Neoleucopis kartliana Tanasijtshuk (Diptera: Ch…
View article: Playing both fig sides: the presence and host-switch of Pleistodontes imperialis (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) is confirmed in Greece and Cyprus
Playing both fig sides: the presence and host-switch of Pleistodontes imperialis (Hymenoptera: Agaonidae) is confirmed in Greece and Cyprus Open
Several Oriental and Australian species of Ficus have been introduced outside their native range and planted as ornamentals in urban habitats throughout the Mediterranean. This translocation of plant species has led to the introduction of …
View article: A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe
A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe Open
Known by many names, the Chinese banyan (Ficus microcarpa L.) is a monoecious plant species originating from south-eastern Asia which has been introduced as an ornamental in numerous areas outside its native range, including the Mediterran…
View article: A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe
A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (Hymenoptera, Ormyridae) developing in figs of Ficus microcarpa in Europe Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Koutsoukos, Evangelos, Compton, Stephen G., Noort, Simon van, Avtzis, Dimitrios N., Askew, Richard R. (2024): A new species of Ormyrus Westwood (…
View article: The pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Notodontidae) species complex: a phylogeny-based revision
The pine processionary moth Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Notodontidae) species complex: a phylogeny-based revision Open
The pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa , is an iconic insect in the Mediterranean culture because of its economic and medical importance and the unique traits of the life history, namely the winter feeding and the constructio…
View article: Electrophysiological Responses of Curculio elephas (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Chestnut Plant Volatiles
Electrophysiological Responses of Curculio elephas (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to Chestnut Plant Volatiles Open
Curculio elephas is an oligophagous insect, attacking fruits of chestnut (Castanea spp.) and oak (Quercus spp.). It is considered one of the most important pests of European chestnut (Castanea sativa) in Europe and it occurs in a continuou…
View article: Three new species of Afropselaphus Jeannel, 1950 (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) from Greece and a redescription of Pselaphogenius treskanus (Karaman, 1940)
Three new species of Afropselaphus Jeannel, 1950 (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae) from Greece and a redescription of Pselaphogenius treskanus (Karaman, 1940) Open
Three new species of the genus Afropselaphus Jeannel, 1950, Afropselaphus taygetensis sp. n., Afropselaphus tymficus sp. n. and Afropselaphus euboicus sp. n. are described and illustrated. Pselaphogenius treskanus (Karaman, 1940) is redesc…
View article: Worldwide tests of generic attractants, a promising tool for early detection of non-native cerambycid species
Worldwide tests of generic attractants, a promising tool for early detection of non-native cerambycid species Open
A large proportion of the insects which have invaded new regions and countries are emerging species, being found for the first time outside their native range. Being able to detect such species upon arrival at ports of entry before they es…
View article: Where are we now with European forest multi-taxon biodiversity and where can we head to? - Supplementary Material
Where are we now with European forest multi-taxon biodiversity and where can we head to? - Supplementary Material Open
Supplementary material of the paper "WHERE ARE WE NOW WITH EUROPEAN FOREST MULTI-TAXON BIODIVERSITY AND WHERE CAN WE HEAD TO?"
View article: Where are we now with European forest multi-taxon biodiversity and where can we head to? - Supplementary Material
Where are we now with European forest multi-taxon biodiversity and where can we head to? - Supplementary Material Open
Supplementary material of the paper "WHERE ARE WE NOW WITH EUROPEAN FOREST MULTI-TAXON BIODIVERSITY AND WHERE CAN WE HEAD TO?"
View article: First Report of the Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968) (Diptera: Muscidae) Infesting Commercial Pepper Crops in Greece
First Report of the Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968) (Diptera: Muscidae) Infesting Commercial Pepper Crops in Greece Open
The pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968) (Diptera: Muscidae) is a cosmopolitan tropical pest which has been recently recorded in several European countries. The biology of the pest has been primarily associated not only wi…