List of non-native arthropods in North America. Part II

See Part I: Non-native arthropods in North America

For practical reasons families are arranged alphabetically within orders. For a taxonomic organization go to the taxonomy pages in the guide by following the link for each family.

Table of contents

Class Arachnida
     Order Actinedida
     Order Araneae – Spiders
     Order Ixodida – Ticks
     Order Mesostigmata
     Order Scorpiones – Scorpions

Class Insecta
     Order Microcoryphia – Bristletails
     Order Odonata – Dragonflies and Damselflies
     Order Embiidina – Webspinners
     Order Orthoptera
     Order Dermaptera – Earwigs
     Order Mantodea – Mantids
     Order Blattodea – Cockroaches and Termites
     Order Psocodea
     Order Hemiptera – True Bugs, Cicadas, Hoppers, Aphids and Allies
          Suborder Auchenorrhyncha – Free-living Hemipterans
          Suborder Heteroptera – True Bugs
          Suborder Sternorrhyncha
     Order Thysanoptera – Thrips
     Order Coleoptera
     Order Hymenoptera
     Order Lepidoptera
     Order Diptera
     Order Siphonaptera

Class Diplopoda – Millipedes
     Order Julida
     Order Spirobolida
     Order Polydesmida

Class Malacostraca – Malacostracans
     Order Isopoda


Order Coleoptera

Family Anobiidae – Death-watch and Spider Beetles
Furniture Beetle, Anobium punctatum. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Mesocoelopus collaris. From Europe
Australian Spider Beetle, Ptinus ocellus

Family Anthicidae – Antlike Flower Beetles
No common name, Acanthinus argentinus. From S America
No common name, Omonadus floralis. From the Palaearctic

Family Anthribidae – Fungus Weevils
No common name, Anthribus nebulosus. From Europe

Family Bostrychidae – Horned Powder-post Beetles
Bamboo Borer, Dinoderus minutus. From Asia, recently
Oriental Wood Borer, Heterobostrychus aequalis. From Asia, 1967
Chinese Auger Beetle, Heterobostrychus hamatipennis. From Asia, recently
No common name, Sinoxylon analis. From Asia, recently
No common name, Sinoxylon conigerum. From Asia, recently
No common name, Xylopsocus capucinus. From Asia, recently

Family Bothrideridae – Dry Bark Beetles
No common name, Anommatus duodecimstriatus. From Europe

Family Buprestidae – Metallic Wood-boring Beetles
Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis. From SE Asia
No common name, Agrilus cyanescens. From Europe
No common name, Aphanisticus cochinchinae
No common name, Sphenoptera jugoslavica. From Europe, 1980

Family Byrrhidae – Pill Beetles
No common name, Chaetophora spinosa. From Eurasia
No common name, Simplocaria semistriata. From Eurasia

Family Cantharidae – Soldier Beetles
No common name, Cantharis livida
No common name, Cantharis rufa
Common Red Soldier Beetle, Rhagonycha fulva. From Europe, recently

Family Carabidae – Ground Beetles
Common Sun Beetle, Amara aenea. From Europe
No common name, Amara aulica. From Europe
No common name, Amara familiaris. From Europe, 1915
No common name, Amara ovata. From Eurasia
No common name, Anisodactylus binotatus. From Europe
No common name, Asaphidion curtum. From Europe, recently
No common name, Bembidion tetracolum. From Europe, 1823
No common name, Blemus discus. From Europe, before 1933
No common name, Bradycellus harpalinus. From Europe
No common name, Calathus fuscipes. From the Palaearctic, recently
No common name, Calosoma sycophanta. From Europe, 1905; introduced as pest control
Golden Green Beetle, Carabus auratus. From Europe
Granulated Carabid, Carabus granulatus. From Europe
European Ground Beetle, Carabus nemoralis. From Europe
No common name, Clivina fossor
No common name, Colliuris tetrastigma. From the Neotropics
No common name, Harpalus affinis. From Eurasia
No common name, Harpalus rubripes. From Europe
No common name, Harpalus rufipes. From Europe
No common name, Notiophilus biguttatus. From Europe
No common name, Ophonus puncticeps. From Europe
No common name, Perigona nigriceps
No common name, Pterostichus melanarius. From Europe, 1926

Family Cerambycidae – Longhorned Beetles
Asian Longhorn Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis. From China/Korea, 1980s
No common name, Atrypanius irrorellus. From Mexico, 1990s or later
Old House Borer, Hylotrupes bajulus. From Europe
Eucalyptus Borers, Phoracantha recurva and Phoracantha semipunctata. From Australia, 1980s
No common name, Phymatodes testaceus. From Eurasia
No common name, Sybra alternans. From SE Asia, recently
Brown Spruce Longhorn Beetle, Tetropium fuscum. From Northern/Central Europe
No common name, Tetrops praeusta. From Europe

Family Chrysomelidae – Leaf Beetles
No common name, Asphaera lustrans
No common name, Bruchus brachialis. From Europe
Cowpea Weevil, Callosobruchus maculatus. From Europe/Africa
No common name, Cassida flaveola
No common name, Cassida piperata. From Russia/Japan/Korea
Thistle Tortoise Beetle, Cassida rubiginosa. From Eurasia
Asparagus Beetle, Crioceris asparagi. From Europe
Twelve-spotted Asparagus Beetle, Crioceris duodecimpunctata. From Europe
No common name, Cryptocephalus irroratus. From Neotropics
No common name, Chrysolina bankii. From Western Europe
St. Johnswort Beetle, Chrysolina hyperici. From Eurasia
Klamath Weed Beetle, Chrysolina quadrigemina. Native to Europe and N. Africa, introduced from Australia, 1944
Brown Mint Leaf Beetle, Chrysolina staphylaea. From Europe, 1897
Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle,Chrysophtharta m-fuscum. From Australia, 2003
No common name, Demotina modesta. From E Asia
Tamarisk Leaf Beetle, Diorhabda elongata. From Eurasia
No common name, Gratiana boliviana. From S America, 2003
Lily Leaf Beetle, Lilioceris lilii. From Eurasia
No common name, Neogalerucella calmariensis. From Europe
Cereal Leaf Beetle, Oulema melanopus
Crucifer Flea Beetle, Phyllotreta cruciferae. From Eurasia
Imported Willow Leaf Beetle, Plagiodera versicolora. From Europe, 1915
No common name, Prasocuris phellandrii. From Siberia/Japan
No common name, Psylliodes napi. From the Palaearctic
Australian Tortoise Beetle, Trachymela sloanei. From Australia, ca. 1998
Viburnum Leaf Beetle, Tricholochmaea viburni. From Europe, recently
No common name Xanthogaleruca luteola. From Europe

Family Ciidae – Minute Tree-fungus Beetles
No common name, Octotemnus undescribed sp. From Asia(?)

Family Cleridae – Checkered Beetles
Red-Shouldered Ham Beetle, Necrobia ruficollis
Red-legged Ham Beetle, Necrobia rufipes
No common name, Necrobia violacea

Family Coccinellidae – Lady Beetles
No common name, Anovia circumclusa. From Central America
Pine Ladybird Beetle, Brumus quadripustulatus
Heather Lady Beetle, Chilocorus bipustulatus. From Middle East/Europe to control scale insects, repeatedly since 1905
Red Chilocorus, Chilocorus circumdatus. From SE Asia, 1996, to control green house pests
No common name, Chilocorus kuwanae. From Korea, 1980s, to control Euonymus Scale
No common name, Chilocorus nigritus
Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, Coccinella septempunctata. From Europe, introduced repeatedly
Variable Lady Beetle, Coelophora inaequalis. From Australia
Mealybug Destroyer, Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. From Australia, 1891
Metallic Blue Ladybird Beetle, Curinus coeruleus. From the Caribean, recently, repeatedly introduced as pest control
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle, Harmonia axyridis. From Asia, introduced repeatedly starting in 1916
No common name, Harmonia dimidiata. From Asia, recently
Variegated Lady Beetle, Hippodamia variegata. From Europe
Fourteen-spotted Lady Beetle, Propylea quatuordecimpunctata. From Europe
Vedalia Lady Beetle, Rodolia cardinalis. From Australia, 1888-1889, to control Cottony Cushion Scale

Family Corylophidae – Minute Hooded Beetles
No common name, Arthrolips fasciata. From Australasia
No common name, Clypastraea fasciata

Family Cryptophagidae – Silken Fungus Beetles
No common name, Cryptophagus laticollis. From the Palaearctic, before 1900
No common name, Pteryngium crenatum. From Europe, before 1900
No common name, Telmatophilus typhae. From the Palaearctic, 1986

Family Cucujidae – Flat Bark Beetles
No common name, Pediacus depressus. From Europe

Family Curculionidae – Snout and Bark Beetles
No common name, Amalus scortillum. From Europe
No common name, Anthonomus grandis. From Central America and Mexico
No common name, Atrichonotus taeniatulus. From S America
No common name, Barypeithes pellucidus. From Europe
Imported Long-horned Weevil, Calomycterus setarius. From Japan, recently
No common name, Ceutorhynchus assimilis
No common name, Ceutorhynchus erysimi
No common name, Ceutorhynchus punctiger. From Europe
No common name, Ceutorhynchus rapae
No common name, Cionus scrophulariae. From Europe
No common name, Cleonis piger. From Europe, introduced as pest control
No common name, Coniatus splendidulus. From Europe, recently
No common name, Cryptorhynchus lapathi. From Europe
Knapweed Root Weevil, Cyphocleonus achates. From Europe, 1980s
Asiatic Oak Weevil, Cyrtepistomus castaneus. From Japan, recently
Diaprepes Root Weevil, Diaprepes abbreviatus. From the Caribbean
No common name, Ellescus scanicus. From Europe
No common name, Eurhinus magnificus. From Central America, 2002
No common name, Glocianus punctiger. From Eurasia
Eucalyptus Snout Beetle, Gonipterus scutellatus. From Australia, 1990s
No common name, Gymnetron pascuorum. From Europe
European Curculionid Weevil, Gymnetron tetrum. From Europe
No common name, Hypera meles. From Europe
Black-beaked Green Weevil, Hypera nigrirostris. From Europe
Alfalfa Leaf Weevil, Hypera postica. From Europe, 1904
No common name, Hypera rumicis. From Europe
No common name, Isochnus populicola. From Europe
Seedhead Weevil, Larinus minutus. From Europe, 1991, introduced for weed control
Canada Thistle Bud Weevil, Larinus planus. From Europe, to control Canadian Thistle
No common name, Macrorhyncolus littoralis
No common name, Magdalis barbicornis. From Europe
No common name, Mecinus janthinus. From Europe
No common name,Mecinus pyraster. From Europe
Silky Cane Weevil, Metamasius hemipterus sericeus. From the Neotropics, 1980s
Bromeliad Weevil, Metamasius callizona. Perhaps from Mexico, 1989
Sri Lanka Weevil, Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus. From Sri Lanka, recently
No common name, Myosides seriehispidus. From Japan
White-fringed Weevils, Naupactus spp. Four different species from S America
Mottled water hyacinth weevil, Neochetina eichhorniae. From S America, repeatedly since 1972
No common name, Oedophrys hilleri. From Japan
Ligustrum Weevil, Ochyromera ligustri. From East Asia, 1959
European Elm Flea Weevil, Orchestes alni. From Europe
Cribrate Weevil, Otiorhynchus cribricollis. From Europe
Lilac Root Weevil, Otiorhynchus meridionalis. From Europe
Strawberry Root Weevil, Otiorhynchus ovatus. From Europe
No common name, Otiorhynchus porcatus. From Europe
No common name, Otiorhynchus raucus. From Europe
Rough Strawberry Root Weevil, Otiorhynchus rugosostriatus. From Europe
No common name, Otiorhynchus singularis. From Europe
Black Vine Weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus. From Europe
No common name, Perapion curtirostre. From Europe, 1960s
European Snout Beetle, Phyllobius oblongus. From Europe
European Water Milfoil Weevil, Phytobius leucogaster. From Europe
No common name, Polydrusus cervinus. From Europe
No common name, Polydrusus impressifrons. From Europe
Green Immigrant Leaf Weevil, Polydrusus sericeus. From Europe
Two-banded Japanese Weevil , Pseudocneorhinus bifasciatus. From Asia
Thistle Head Weevil, Rhinocyllus conicus. From Europe
No common name, Rhinoncus castor
No common name, Rhinoncus pericarpius
No common name, Sciaphilus asperatus. From Eurasia
Dutch Elm Beetle, Scolytus multistriatus. From Europe
Banded Elm Bark Beetle, Scolytus schevyrewi. From E Palaearctic, 1994
Sweetclover weevil, Sitona cylindricollis. From the Palaearctic
Clover Weevil, Sitona hispidulus. From the Palaearctic
Clover Root Weevil, Sitona lepidus. From the Palaearctic
Pea Leaf Weevil, Sitona lineatus. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Sitona lineellus. From the Palaearctic
Rice Weevil, Sitophilus oryzae. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Stomodes gyrosicollis. From Europe
No common name, Strophosoma melanogrammus. From Europe
No common name,Tanysphyrus lemnae. From Europe
No common name, Trachyphloeosoma advena. From Japan
No common name, Trachyphloeus aristatus. From Europe
No common name, Trachyphloeus bifoveolatus. From Europe
Thistle Crown Weevil, Trichosirocalus horridus. From Europe
No common name, Tychius cuprifer. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Tychius meliloti. From Europe
No common name, Tychius picirostris. From Europe
No common name, Tychius stephensi. From Europe
Asian Ambrosia Beetle, Xylosandrus crassiusculus. From Asia
No common name, Xylosandrus germanus. From Asia
Camphor Shot Borer, Xylosandrus mutilatus. From Asia

Family Dermestidae – Carpet Beetles
No common name, Thorictodes heydeni

Family Elateridae – Click Beetles
Lined Click Beetle, Agriotes lineatus. From Europe, before 1950s
No common name, Selatosomus cruciatus

Family Endomychidae – Handsome Fungus Beetles
No common name, Symbiotes gibberosus. From Europe

Family Eucnemidae – False Click Beetles
No common name, Dirrhagofarsus. Probably from Japan, 1970s

Family Geotrupidae – Earth-Boring Dung Beetles
Dor Beetle, Geotrupes stercorarius. From Europe

Family Histeridae – Clown Beetles
No common name, Atholus bimaculatus. From Eurasia
No common name, Margarinotus brunneus. From Eurasia
No common name, Margarinotus purpurascens. From Eurasia

Family Hybosoridae – Scavenger Scarab Beetles
No common name, Hybosorus illigeri

Family Hydrophilidae – Water Scavenger Beetles
No common name, Cercyon analis. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Cercyon haemorrhoidalis
No common name, Cercyon lateralis
No common name, Cercyon quisquilius
No common name, Cercyon unipunctatus
No common name, Cryptopleurum minutum. From Europe
No common name, Helophorus grandis. From Europe
No common name, Sphaeridium bipustulatum. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Sphaeridium lunatum. From Europe
No common name, Sphaeridium scarabaeoides. From Europe

Family Kateretidae – Short-winged Flower Beetles
No common name, Brachypterolus pulicarius

Family Latridiidae – Minute Brown Scavenger Beetles
No common name, Adistemia watsoni
No common name, Aridius bifasciatus. From Australia
No common name, Aridius nodifer. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Cartodere constricta. From Eurasia
No common name, Corticaria serrata. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Cortinicara gibbosa. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Dienerella filum. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Dienerella ruficollis. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Latridius minutus. From the Palaearctic

Family Melandryidae – False Darkling Beetles
No common name, Phloeotrya vaudoueri

Family Melyridae – Soft-winged Flower Beetles
No common name, Anthocomus equestris
No common name, Malachius aeneus

Family Monotomidae – Root-eating Beetles
No common name, Monotoma bicolor. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Monotoma longicollis
No common name, Monotoma picipes. From Europe

Family Mycetophagidae – Hairy Fungus Beetles
Hairy Fungus Beetle, Typhaea stercorea. Probably from Europe

Family Nitidulidae – Sap-feeding Beetles
No common name, Aethina tumida. From Africa
Dried-fruit Beetle, Carpophilus hemipterus
No common name, Cybocephalus nipponicus. From China/Korea, recently, repeatedly introduced as pest control
No common name, Epuraea ocularis. From the Palaearctic. Very recently
No common name, Nitidula bipunctata. From Europe
No common name, Nitidula carnaria. From the Palaearctic

Family Oedemeridae – False Blister Beetles
Wharf Borer, Nacerdes melanura. From Europe

Family Scarabaeidae – Scarab Beetles
European Chafer, Amphimallon majale. From W Europe
Oriental Beetle, Anomala orientalis. From Asia
No common name, Aphodius distinctus
No common name, Aphodius erraticus
No common name, Aphodius fimetarius. From Europe
No common name, Aphodius fossor
No common name, Aphodius granarius. From S America
No common name, Aphodius haemorrhoidalis
No common name, Aphodius lividus. From Europe
No common name, Aphodius prodromus
No common name, Aphodius subterraneus
No common name, Ataenius carinator. Recently
No common name, Australaphodius frenchi. From Africa
No common name, Euoniticellus intermedius. From Africa, intentionally introduced
Asiatic Garden Beetle, Maladera castanea. From Asia
No common name, Martineziana dutertrei. From S America
No common name, Nipponoserica peregrina
No common name, Onitis alexis. From Africa, recently
No common name, Onthophagus depressus
Gazelle Scarab, Onthophagus gazella. From Africa/Asia
No common name, Onthophagus nuchicornis
Bull-headed Dung Beetle Onthophagus taurus. From Europe/Middle East
No common name, Oxyomus sylvestris
No common name, Plectris aliena. From S America, recently
No common name, Pleurophorus caesus
Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica. From Japan, early 1900s
No common name, Rhyssemus germanus. From Europe
No common name, Valgus hemipterus. From the Palaearctic

Family Silvanidae – Silvanid Flat Bark Beetles
No common name, Ahasverus advena
No common name, Cathartosilvanus vulgaris. From Central America
No common name, Oryzaephilus mercator
No common name, Oryzaephilus surinamensis
No common name, Silvanoprus angusticollis
No common name, Silvanus bidentatus
No common name, Silvanoprus scuticollis. From Europe

Family Staphylinidae – Rove Beetles
No common name, Anotylus rugosus. From Eurasia
No common name, Dinaraea angustula. From Europe
No common name, Drusilla canaliculata. From Europe
No common name, Gauropterus fulgidus
No common name, Ocypus aeneocephalus. From Europe
No common name, Ocypus nitens. From Europe
No common name, Ocypus olens. From Europe
No common name, Philonthus politus. From Europe
No common name, Rugilus ceylonensis. From E Asia
No common name, Rugilus rufipes. From Europe
No common name, Sepedophilus littoreus. From Europe
No common name, Sepedophilus testaceus. From Europe

Family Tenebrionidae – Darkling Beetles
Lesser Mealworm, Alphitobius diaperinus. From Europe
No common name, Gondwanocrypticus platensis. From S America, very recently
Longheaded Flour Beetle, Latheticus oryzae
Madagascar Beetle, Leichenum canaliculatum. From Madagascar, early 1900s
No common name, Lyphia tetraphylla. From Europe
No common name, Opatroides punctulatus. From Europe and Asia; first found in 2003
No common name, Palorus foveicollis
No common name, Sitophagus hololeptoides. From Mexico and Central America
Yellow Mealworm, Tenebrio molitor. Cosmopolitan
Dark Mealworm, Tenebrio obscurus. Cosmopolitan

Family Trogossitidae – Bark-gnawing Beetles
Cadelle, Tenebroides mauritanicus. Cosmopolitan

Family Zopheridae – Ironclad Beetles
No common name, Bitoma crenata



Order Hymenoptera
Perhaps the most numerous intentionally introduced species are in this order. Many parasitoid wasps have been introduced to fight a variety of pests. They are usually very small – a major reason why they are underrepresented in BugGuide

Family Andrenidae – Mining Bees
No common name, Andrena wilkella. From Europe

Family Apidae – Cuckoo, Carpenter, Digger, Bumble, and Honey Bees
Honey Bee, Apis mellifera. From Europe, centuries ago
No common name, Centris nitida. From the Neotropics, very recently
Green Orchid Bee, Euglossa viridissima. From the Neotropics, very recently

Family Argidae – Argid Sawflies
No common name, Arge ochropus. From Europe, recently

Family Braconidae – Braconid Wasps
Burdock Seedhead Moth Parasite, Agathis malvacearum. From Europe,

Family Cephidae – Stem Sawflies
Black Grain Stem Sawfly, Trachelus tabidus

Family Chrysididae – Cuckoo Wasps
No common name, Chrysis angolensis. From the Palaearctic, 1940s
No common name, Pseudomalus auratus. From the Palaearctic, before 1830s

Family Cimbicidae – Cimbicid Sawflies
No common name, Abia lonicerae. From Europe, 1960s

Family Colletidae – Plasterer Bees, Masked or Yellow-faced Bees
No common name, Hylaeus hyalinatus
No common name, Hylaeus leptocephalus
No common name, Hylaeus punctatus. Very recently

Family Crabronidae
Mole Cricket Hunter, Larra bicolor. From Bolivia, 1988-89
No common name, Pison koreense. From SE Asia

Family Cynipidae – Gall Wasps
No common name, Liposthenes glechomae. From Europe

Family Diprionidae – Conifer Sawflies
Introduced Pine Sawfly, Diprion similis. From Europe, 1910s
European Pine Sawfly, Neodiprion sertifer. From Europe

Family Encyrtidae – Encyrtids
No common name, Ooencyrtus kuvanae. From Japan, early 1990s

Family Eulophidae
No common name, Tetrastichus julis. 1970s, for pest control

Family Evanidae – Ensign Wasps
Cockroach Egg Parasitoid Wasp, Evania appendigaster

Family Formicidae – Ants
No common name Anergates atratulus. From the Old World
Argentine Ant, Linepithema humile. From S America
No common name, Nylanderia flavipes. From Japan
Chinese Needle Ant, Pachycondyla chinensis. From Asia
Bigheaded Ant, Pheidole megacephala. Native to Mauritius, spread worldwide
Elongate Twig Ant, Pseudomyrmex gracilis. From Southern US to Brasil and Argentina. Introduced in Florida
Red Imported Fire Ant, Solenopsis invicta. From S. America, 1930s or 1940s
White-Footed Ant, Technomyrmex difficilis. From the Palaearctic
Tramp Ant, Tetramorium bicarinatum. From the Old World
Pavement Ant, Tetramorium caespitum. From Europe

Family Ichneumonidae – Ichneumon Wasps
No common name, Bathyplectes curculionis. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Bathyplectes infernalis. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Collyria coxator. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Eriborus terebrans. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Exenterus amictorius. From Europe
No common name, Lemophagus curtus. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Mesoleius tenthredinis. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Neotypus nobilitator. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Olesicampe benefactor. From Europe
No common name, Phaeogenes nigridens. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Phobocampe unicincta. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Pimpla instigator. Probably from W Palaearctic
No common name, Pimpla turionellae. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Pleolophus basizonus. From the Palaearctic
No common name, Temelucha interruptor. From the Palaearctic

Family Megachilidae – Leaf-cutter bees, Mason Bees, and allies
Wool Carder Bee, Anthidium manicatum. From Europe
No common name, Anthidium oblongatum. From Europe, 1995
Mediterranean Wood Boring Bee, Lithurgus chrysurus. From Europe in 1978
No common name, Megachile lanata. From Ethiopian/Oriental regions
Alfalfa Leafcutter Bee, Megachile rotundata. From the Old World
Giant Resin Bee, Megachile sculpturalis. From Asia, 1990s
No common name, Osmia caerulescens
Hornfaced Bee, Osmia cornifrons. From Japan, 1977
No common name, Osmia taurus. From SE Asia, recently

Family Pamphiliidae – Webspinning and Leafrolling Sawflies
Pine False Webworm, Acantholyda erythrocephala. From Europe, around 1925

Family Siricidae – Horntails
Asian horntail, Eriotremex formosanus. From Asia

Family Tenthredinidae – Common Sawflies
No common name, Allantus viennensis. From Europe, 1970s
Bristly Rose Slug, Cladius difformis
No common name, Eriocampa ovata. From Europe
No common name, Fenusa pusilla. From Europe, 1923
No common name, Halidamia affinis. From Europe
Early Birch Leaf Edgeminer, Messa nana. From Europe
No common name, Monostegia abdominalis. From Europe
Green Alder Sawfly, Monsoma pulveratum. From Europe
No common name, Pristiphora aquilegiae. From Europe,
Mountain Ash Sawfly, Pristiphora geniculata. From Europe, first reported 1926
No common name, Stethomostus fuliginosus.

Family Tiphiidae – Tiphiid Wasps
Spring tiphia, Tiphia vernalis. From Japan

Family Vespidae – Yellowjackets, Paper Wasps, and Hornets; Potter, Mason and Pollen Wasps
No common name, Ancistrocerus gazella. From Europe, recently
No common name, Ancistrocerus parietum. From Europe
No common name, Delta rendalli. From Africa, probably via Jamaica, 1980s
European Paper Wasp, Polistes dominula. From Eurasia
European Hornet, Vespa crabro. From Eurasia, 1800s
German Yellowjacket, Vespula germanica. From Europe
No common name, Zeta argillaceum. From Central and S America


Order Lepidoptera


Family Coleophoridae – Casebearer Moths
No common name, Coleophora limosipennella. From Europe

Family Cossidae – Carpenter and Leopard Moths
Leopard Moth, Zeuzera pyrina. Probably from Europe, mid-1800s

Family Crambidae – Crambid Snout Moths
Water Veneer, Acentria ephemerella. From Eurasia, 1920s, introduced to control watermilfoil
Small Magpie, Eurrhypara hortulata. From Eurasia
European Corn Borer, Ostrinia nubilalis. From Europe
No common name, Sitochroa palealis. From Europe

Family Elachistidae – Grass Miner Moths
Poison Hemlock Moth, Agonopterix alstroemeriana. From Europe, 1970s
Buddleia Budworm, Pyramidobela angelarum. 1936

Family Erebidae
Spotted Oleander Caterpillar, Empyreuma affinis. Apparently from the Caribbean
Browntail Moth, Euproctis chrysorrhoea. From Europe
Satin Moth, Leucoma salicis. From Europe, 1920
Gypsy Moth, Lymantria dispar. From Europe, 1869
Rusty Tussock Moth, Orgyia antiqua. From Europe
Cinnabar Moth, Tyria jacobaeae. From Europe, introduced to control Tansy Ragwort

Family Gelechiidae – Twirler Moths
No common name, Chrysoesthia sexguttella. From Europe

Family Geometridae – Geometrid Moths
Single-dotted Wave, Idaea dimidiata. From Europe
Winter Moth, Operophtera brumata. From Europe
Juniper Carpet, Thera juniperata. From Europe

Family Gracillariidae – Leaf Blotch Miner Moths
Spotted Tentiform Leafminer Moth, Phyllonorycter blancardella. From Europe

Family Hepialidae – Ghost Moths
Common Swift Moth, Korscheltellus lupulina. From Europe, recently

Family Hesperidae – Skippers
Monk Skipper, Asbolis capucinus. From Cuba
European Skipper, Thimelicus lineola. From Europe, 1910

Family Hyblaeidae – Teak moths
Teak Defoliator Moth, Hyblaea puera. From Asia, recently

Family Lycaenidae – Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks, Harvesters
Fulvous Hairstreak, Electrostrymon angelia. From W Indies, 1970s

Family Noctuidae – Owlet Moths
Green Arches, Anaplectoides prasina. From Eurasia
Mouse Moth, Amphipyra tragopoginis. Presumably from Europe
Small Clouded Brindle, Apamea unanimis. From Europe, ca. 1991
Toadflax Brocade, Calophasia lunula. From Eurasia and N Africa
Mottled Rustic, Caradrina morpheus. From Eurasia
No common name, Cerapteryx graminis
Rosy Rustic, Hydraecia micacea. From Europe, early 1900s
Lesser Yellow Underwing, Noctua comes. From Europe, 1982
Large Yellow Underwing, Noctua pronuba. From Europe, 1978
Large Wainscot, Rhizedra lutosa. From W Europe, 1988
Ni Moth, Trichoplusia ni

Family Oecophoridae – Concealer Moths
White-shouldered House-Moth, Endrosis sarcitrella. From Europe
Large-spotted Epicallima, Epicallima sp.. From Europe, recently
Sulphur Esperia Moth, Esperia sulphurella.. From Europe, over 40 years ago
No common name, Oecophora bractella. From Europe, recently
Suzuki's Promolactis Moth, Promalactis suzukiella. Probably from Japan, recently

Family Pieridae – Whites, Sulphurs, Yellows
Cabbage White, Pieris rapae. From Europe, 1860s

Family Prodoxidae – Yucca Moths
Raspberry Bud Moth, Lampronia corticella. From Europe

Family Psychidae – Bagworm Moths
Snailcase Bagworm, Apterona helix. From Europe, 1940s
No common name, Dahlica triquetrella. From Europe, recently
No common name, Psyche casta. From Europe, before 1930s

Family Pyralidae – Pyralid Moths
Bee Moth, Aphomia sociella. From Europe
Terrenella Bee Moth, Aphomia terrenella. Probably from Europe
Cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum. From S America
Greater Wax Moth, Galleria mellonella. Cosmopolitan, probably from Europe
Indian Meal Moth, Plodia interpunctella. From S America
No common name, Pyla fusca. From Eurasia

Family Schreckensteiniidae – Bristle-legged Moths
Blackberry Skeletonizer, Schreckensteinia festaliella. From Eurasia

Family Sesiidae – Clearwing Moths
Hornet Moth, Sesia apiformis. From Europe. Before 1880s
Apple Clearwing Moth, Synanthedon myopaeformis. From Europe, recently

Family Sphingidae – Sphinx Moths
Spurge Hawkmoth, Hyles euphorbiae. From Europe

Family Tortricidae – Tortricid Moths
Maple Leaftier, Acleris forsskaleana. From Eurasia
Sulphur Knapweed Moth, Agapeta zoegana. From Europe
Codling Moth, Cydia pomonella. From Eurasia
European Spruce Needleminer Moth, Epinotia nanana. From Europe
Light Brown Apple Moth, Epiphyas postvittana. From Australia
No common name, Eulia ministrana. From Europe
Eurasian Hemp Moth, Grapholita delineana. From Eurasia. Probably in 1940s
Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Pandemis heparana. From Eurasia.
European Pine Shoot Moth, Rhyacionia buoliana. From Europe



Order Diptera

Family Asilidae
No common name, Dioctria hyalipennis. From Eurasia and N. Africa
Devon Red-Legged Robberfly, Neomochtherus pallipes. From Europe, very recently

Familia Braulidae
Bee Louse, Braula coeca. From Europe

Family Calliphoridae
Cluster Fly, Pollenia rudis. From Europe
Hairy Maggot Blow Flies, Chrysomya spp.

Family Chloropidae
Large Cigar Gall Fly, Lipara lucens. From Europe

Family Culicidae
Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus. From Asia, mid-1980s
Yellow Fever Mosquito, Aedes aegypti
No common name, Ochlerotatus japonicus. From Japan, 1998

Family Drosophilidae
Laboratory Fruit Fly, Drosophila melanogaster. From Africa
Spotted Wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii. From Japan, 2008
No common name, Zaprionus indianus. Originally from Africa, currently worldwide

Family Muscidae
House Fly, Musca domestica
Face fly, Musca autumnalis

Family Platystomatidae
Boatman fly, Pogonortalis doclea. From Australia

Family Stratiomyidae
Garden Soldier Fly, Exaireta spinigera. From Australia, very recently
No common name, Inopus rubriceps. From Australia, mid-1960s
No common name, Microchrysa flaviventris. Recently

Family Syrphidae
No common name, Eristalinus aeneus. From Europe
No common name, Eristalinus taeniops. From Africa, recently
Drone Fly, Eristalis tenax. From Europe, before 1874
No common name, Eumerus spp.. From Europe (3 spp. introduced)
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Merodon equestris. From Europe
No common name, Myatropha florea. From Europe, recently
No common name, Syritta flaviventris. From Europe, recently
No common name, Volucella bombylans

Family Tachinidae
Winsome Fly, Istocheta aldrichi. From Asia, introduced to control the Japanese Beetle

Family Tephritidae
Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae. From Europe, 1998
Mediterranean Fruit Fly, Ceratitis capitata
Yellow Starthistle Peacock Fly,Chaetorellia australis. From Europe, to control thistles
No common name, Chaetorellia succinea. From Europe, to control thistles
No common name, Terellia fuscicornis. From Europe
No common name, Urophora affinis. From Europe, 1971, to control knapweed
No common name, Urophora cardui. From Europe, to control Canada Thistle
Brown Knapweed Gall Fly, Urophora jaceana. From Europe
No common name, Urophora quadrifasciata. From Europe, 1988, to control knapweed
Bull Thistle Gall Fly, Urophora stylata. From Europe, to control Bull Thistle

Family Tipulidae
Craneflies Tipula oleraceae and T. paludosa. From Europe, before 1955



Order Siphonaptera

Family Pulicidae

Dog Flea, Ctenocephalides canis. Cosmopolitan
Sticktight Flea, Echidnophaga gallinacea