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Abundance and distribution of Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford 1894) (Coleoptera, Scolytidae) in Belgium: new observations and an attempt to outline its range

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In Belgium, the current distribution and abundance of Xylosandrus germanus (Coleoptera, Scolytidae), a relatively new species to the Belgian fauna, is poorly known. Therefore, data on the range and population levels of this ambrosia beetle, on a regional and local scale respectively, are presented. Based on those results, the beetles’ range is discussed. Among the analysed biotic and abiotic factors that could influence the species’ settlement and population levels, climatic ones, and temperature in particular, seem to exert a crucial influence.

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We are particularly indebted to Mrs Félix, Messrs R. Deledicque, G. Miessen, M. Rouard and R. Van den Heuvel for kindly cooperating with our enquiry and to Mr N. Huart and Y. Thieren for allowing us to mention their observations. We also sincerely acknowledge Dr P. Fayt, O. Huart, Dr E. Branquart and Prof. C. Gaspar for their comments on the manuscript, as well as F. and J. Barber for improving the language. This research, realised in the context of the Xylobios research program, was enabled by financial support of the Federal Office for Scientific, Technical and Cultural Affairs, Brussels.

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    Jean-Marc Henin

  2. Departement d’Entomologie, Institut Royal des Sciences Naturelles de Belgique, Rue Vautier, 29-1000, Brussels, Belgium

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Henin, JM., Versteirt, V. Abundance and distribution of Xylosandrus germanus (Blandford 1894) (Coleoptera, Scolytidae) in Belgium: new observations and an attempt to outline its range. J Pest Sci 77, 57–63 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10340-003-0030-5

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