First record of Dinoderus (Dinoderastes) japonicus in Italy (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)

Abstract

Dinoderus (Dinoderastes) japonicus, a species native of the Eastern Palaearctic, is reported for the first time from Italy on the basis of a female specimen collected in a beech forest (Veneto Region, Treviso Province, Foresta del Cansiglio). The possible establishment of this alien species in Italy is briefly discussed.

Keywords

• Coleoptera, Bostrichidae, Dinoderus (Dinoderastes) japonicus, Italy, Veneto, Bostrichidae, Fagus sylvatica, alien species, Sites of Community Importance, Natura 2000 Network