First record of Arionvulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 (Arionidae) from Armenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Arionvulgaris Moquin-Tandon, 1855 is amongst the fastest-spreading terrestrial slugs Europe-wide. In recent years, it has been recorded in Canada, Mexico and continues to expand eastwards into Eurasia. Renowned for its high invasiveness, combatting its swift spread creates significant challenges in organising effective preventative measures.

New information

This study presents the first record of Arionvulgaris from Armenia, which is the second record of this species' invasion of the Caucasus. In 2022, a substantial population of A.vulgaris was observed close to the City of Stepanavan, which is also the first record in Armenia of the family Arionidae. How the species was introduced to Armenia remains unknown. Identification of Arionvulgaris<

SUBMITTER: Arzumanyan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11019258 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature