First record of Leptoglossus occidentalis Heidemann (Heteroptera: Coreidae: Coreinae: Anisoscelini) in Costa Rica

Abstract. The first record of Leptoglossus occidentalis from Costa Rica is reported. Additional information on the distribution of the species is given. Its possible spreading in Latin America is discussed. This is the sixteenth part of a series of publications about different Heteroptera in Costa Rica.

Keywords

• Invasive species
• distribution
• Latin America
• Europe
• Mediterranean Region
• Hemiptera