Entomologia Hellenica 22 (2013): 19-22.

Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese, School of Agricultural Technology, Department of Crop Production, 24 100 Antikalamos, Greece

The scale insect Kermes echinatus Balachowsky (Hemiptera, Coccoidea, Kermesidae) was recorded on Quercus ilex in November 2012 in Kalamata and in December of the same year on the same host species in Athens. Quercus ilex is recorded for the first time as the host of this scale. This scale is first recorded in continental Greece. The population of the scale in both areas consisted mainly of first instar nymphs, whereas in Kalamata individuals of the scale in advanced developmental stages were recorded. Preliminary studies indicate that natural enemies are active against K. echinatus. Moultings of larvae and pupae and adults of Chilocorus bipustulatus L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) were found on colonies of the scale. Parasitoid exit holes were recorded on female adults of the scale. Some data on morphology and infestation of the scale on Q. ilex are given.

Entomologia Hellenica 22 (2013): 16-18.

Benaki Phytopathological Institute, Department of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Laboratory of Biological Control, 8 Stefanou Delta str., Kifissia, 14561, Greece

This is the first record of the Boungainvillea mealybug Phenacoccus peruvianus in Greece. The mealybug originates from South America and in the last decade has invaded Europe and particularly the Mediterranean basin. It has become a major pest for various ornamental plant species. In Spain, it is found to be parasitized by the parasitoid Acerophagus n. sp. near coccois.

Entomologia Hellenica 22 (2013): 7-15.

Via Cristoforo Colombo 8, 95030 Pedara, Catania, Italy

The Aulacidae (Hymenoptera: Evanioidea) from Greece and Cyprus are reviewed. Seven species are recorded, all comprised within the genus Pristaulacus Kieffer, 1900. Two of them, P. chlapowskii Kieffer, 1900 and P. compressus (Spinola, 1808) are reported for the first time from Greece; P. mourguesi Maneval, 1935, previously known from only one locality of northern Greece, is recorded for the first time from the Eastern Aegean islands (Ikaria) and other localities from the Greek mainland are reported; P. galitae (Gribodo, 1879) is recorded for the first time from Lesvos island (Eastern Aegean islands) and Cyprus. Brief references for identification and essential data on the treated species are provided.

Entomologia Hellenica 22 (2013): 1-6.

Uzhgorod National University, Department of Entomology and Biodiversity Preservation, 32, Voloshyn str., Uzhgorod, 88000, Ukraine

Entomological collections of the Goulandris Natural History Museum in Athens were reviewed. Eleven species of the family Malachiidae and six species of the family Dasytidae (Insecta: Coleoptera) were identified in the collections of the museum. A species list is provided, where the locations and dates of findings, as well as the distribution of each species and short comments are given.