The First Record of Oleander Aphid Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe, 1841 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Donbass

Authors

  • Vladimir V. Martynov Donetsk Botanical Garden
  • Alexander I. Gubin Donetsk Botanical Garden
  • Tatyana V. Nikulina Donetsk Botanical Garden

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2024-6-2-117-126

Keywords:

Donetsk, Mariupol, Albania, alien species, Aphis nerii, Asclepias syriaca, Cynanchum acutum, Nerium oleander

Abstract

During scheduled phytopathological surveys conducted in 2023 in the cities of Donetsk and Mariupol, a new alien invasive species – oleander aphid Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe, 1841 (Hemiptera: Aphididae), was recorded. Asclepias syriaca L. and Cynanchum acutum L. (Apocynaceae) have been registered as the food plants for this species in the region. Also in 2021, A. nerii was recorded for the first time in Albania. The species' penetration into the European steppe zone will require organization of monitoring systems to assess the condition of oleander collections in botanical gardens and ornamental plantings. The broad polyphagy and involvement of the species in the transmission of dangerous phytopathogenic viruses necessitate monitoring the status of its populations and studying its biological characteristics in the steppe zone.

Financing
The work was conducted within the framework of the state theme FREG-2023-0001 "Invasions of alien organisms into anthropogenic and natural ecosystems of Donbass: development trends, environmental consequences, forecast" (Registration number 123101300197-6).

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Author Biographies

Vladimir V. Martynov, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Assistant Professor, Leading Researcher, Donetsk Botanical Garden, Donetsk, Russia
Email: aphodius65@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0002-2934-9340

Alexander I. Gubin, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Donetsk Botanical Garden,
Donetsk, Russia
Email: helmintolog@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0002-2934-9340

Tatyana V. Nikulina, Donetsk Botanical Garden

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Senior Researcher, Donetsk
Botanical Garden, Donetsk, Russia
Email: nikulinatanya@mail.ru
ORCID: 0000-0002-9664-2344

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Published

2024-06-28

How to Cite

Martynov, V. V., Gubin, A. I., & Nikulina, T. V. (2024). The First Record of Oleander Aphid Aphis nerii Boyer de Fonscolombe, 1841 (Hemiptera: Aphididae) in Donbass. Field Biologist Journal, 6(2), 117-126. https://doi.org/10.52575/2712-9047-2024-6-2-117-126

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