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The Asian chestnut gall wasp Dryocosmus kuriphilus: a global invader and a successful case of classical biological control by Avtzis, Dimitrios N., Melika, George, Matošević, Dinka, Coyle, David R.

“…Native to China, the Asian chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus (ACGW), was first found outside its native range in Japan and the Korean peninsula in the…”
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No loss of genetic divergence in Torymus sinensis following its release for Dryocosmus kuriphilus control in Europe by Avtzis, Dimitrios N., Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta, Matošević, Dinka, Ferracini, Chiara, Faccoli, Massimo

“…Arrival, establishment, and further dispersal of non‐native natural enemies are considered essential for a successful biological control programme, while among…”
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A complex invasion story underlies the fast spread of the invasive box tree moth (Cydalima perspectalis) across Europe by Bras, Audrey, Avtzis, Dimitrios N., Kenis, Marc, Li, Hongmei, Vétek, Gábor, Bernard, Alexis, Courtin, Claudine, Rousselet, Jérôme, Roques, Alain, Auger-Rozenberg, Marie-Anne

“…Many recently established non-native insect species appear to be spreading across Europe significantly faster than before. The box tree moth ( Cydalima…”
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Bark and Wood Boring Insects-Past, Present, and the Future Knowledge We Need by Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Lakatos, Ferenc

“…Bark and wood-boring insects represent a very diverse group of insects that includes bark and ambrosia beetles, cerambycids, weevils, jewel beetles, or even…”
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Wolbachia infections and mitochondrial diversity of two chestnut feeding Cydia species by Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Doudoumis, Vangelis, Bourtzis, Kostas

“…Cydia splendana and C. fagiglandana are two closely related chestnut feeding lepidopteran moth species. In this study, we surveyed the bacterial endosymbiont…”
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Nematodes in the Pine Forests of Northern and Central Greece by Karmezi, Maria, Bataka, Alkmini, Papachristos, Dimitrios, Avtzis, Dimitrios N

“…In the context of plants or plant products protection by harmful organisms, measures have been taken by EU countries in order to prevent their introduction and…”
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Alientoma, a Dynamic Database for Alien Insects in Greece and Its Use by Citizen Scientists in Mapping Alien Species by Kalaentzis, Konstantinos, Kazilas, Christos, Demetriou, Jakovos, Koutsoukos, Evangelos, Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Georgiadis, Christos

“…Invasive alien species have been increasingly acknowledged as a major threat to native biodiversity and ecosystem services, while their adverse impacts expand…”
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Evidence for low-titre infections in insect symbiosis: Wolbachia in the bark beetle Pityogenes chalcographus (Coleoptera, Scolytinae) by Wolfgang, Arthofer, Markus, Riegler, Dimitrios N., Avtzis, Christian, Stauffer

“…Wolbachia are obligatory endosymbiotic α-proteobacteria found in many insect species. They are maternally transmitted and often exhibit reproductive phenotypes…”
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First Report of the Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968) (Diptera: Muscidae) Infesting Commercial Pepper Crops in Greece by Roditakis, Emmanouil, Kremi, Katerina, Mylona, Kyriaki, Georgousis, Vasilios, Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Simoglou, Konstantinos B

“…The pepper fruit fly (Schiner 1968) (Diptera: Muscidae) is a cosmopolitan tropical pest which has been recently recorded in several European countries. The…”
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Revisiting the non-native insect fauna of Greece: Current trends and an updated checklist by Demetriou, Jakovos, Kalaentzis, Konstantinos, Kazilas, Christos, Koutsoukos, Evangelos, Avtzis, Dimitrios N., Georgiadis, Christos

“…Alien invasive species not only have adverse environmental impacts, they may also pose socioeconomic and human health threats. The increase in detected…”
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Effective Defense of Aleppo Pine Against the Giant Scale Marchalina hellenica Through Ecophysiological and Metabolic Changes by Fotelli, Mariangela N, Lyrou, Fani G, Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Maurer, Daniel, Rennenberg, Heinz, Spyroglou, Gavriil, Polle, Andrea, Radoglou, Kalliopi

“…Aleppo pine ( ) is widely distributed in the Mediterranean region and in other areas of the world, where it has been introduced due to its adaptive capacity to…”
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Immediate and Delayed Mortality of Four Stored-Product Pests on Concrete Surfaces Treated with Chlorantraniliprole by Kavallieratos, Nickolas G, Boukouvala, Maria C, Nika, Erifili P, Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta, Avtzis, Dimitrios N

“…Chlorantraniliprole is an effective pesticide against a plethora of pests, but its efficacy against stored-product pests is very poorly explored. In this study…”
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Uncovering the Male Presence in Parthenogenetic Marchalina hellenica (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae): Insights into Its mtDNA Divergence and Reproduction Strategy by Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta, Lubanga, Umar K, Lefoe, Greg K, Seehausen, M Lukas, Kenis, Marc, Kavallieratos, Nickolas G, Avtzis, Dimitrios N

“…(Hemiptera: Marchalinidae), an endemic species in Greece and Turkey, is a major contributor to the annual honey production in its native range. However, in the…”
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Phenology and Potential Fecundity of Neoleucopis kartliana in Greece by Eleftheriadou, Nikoleta, Lubanga, Umar, Lefoe, Greg, Seehausen, M Lukas, Kenis, Marc, Kavallieratos, Nickolas G, Avtzis, Dimitrios N

“…Tanasijtshuk (Diptera, Chamaemyiidae) is the most abundant predator of the giant pine scale (GPS), (Hemiptera, Margarodidae) in Greece. GPS is native to Greece…”
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Hylotelephium spectabile , a New Host for Carnation Tortrix Moth ( Cacoecimorpha pronubana ) and Molecular Characterization in Greece by Simoglou, Konstantinos B, Avtzis, Dimitrios N, Baixeras, Joaquín, Sarigkoli, Ioanna, Roditakis, Emmanouil

“…(Hübner) (Lepidoptera, Tortricidae) is a highly polyphagous pest of a wide range of crop and ornamental plants. It is of Mediterranean origin and widespread in…”
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Shallow Genetic Structure among the European Populations of the Six-Toothed Bark Beetle Ips sexdentatus (Coleoptera, Curculionidae, Scolytinae) by Dimitrios N. Avtzis, Ferenc Lakatos, Diego Gallego, Milan Pernek, Massimo Faccoli, Rudolf Wegensteiner, Christian Stauffer

“…The six-toothed bark beetle, Ips sexdentatus, is one of the most abundant scolytid species of the central and southern European countries. It mostly feeds on…”
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Pine processionary moths in Greece refined: introduction and population structure of Thaumetopoea pityocampa mtDNA ENA clade in Attica, Greece by N. Avtzis, Dimitrios, Papachristos, Dimitrios P., Michaelakis, Antonios

“…Pine processionary moths are widely recognized as major pests of conifers within the Mediterranean basin, and numerous studies have attempted to resolve…”
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Studies on forest health and vegetation changes in Greece under the effects of climate changes by Chrysopolitou, V., Apostolakis, A., Avtzis, D., Avtzis, N., Diamandis, S., Kemitzoglou, D., Papadimos, D., Perlerou, C., Tsiaoussi, V., Dafis, S.

“…Greece, as part of the Mediterranean Basin, is projected to be among the most vulnerable countries to climate change. It is therefore quite urgent to adapt…”
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Limited Genetic Structure of Gypsy Moth Populations Reflecting a Recent History in Europe by Lacković, Nikola, Pernek, Milan, Bertheau, Coralie, Franjević, Damjan, Stauffer, Christian, Avtzis, Dimitrios N

“…The gypsy moth, , a prominent polyphagous species native to Eurasia, causes severe impacts in deciduous forests during irregular periodical outbreaks. This…”
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Pine Pitch Canker and Insects: Regional Risks, Environmental Regulation, and Practical Management Options by Mercedes Fernández-Fernández, Pedro Naves, Dmitry L. Musolin, Andrey V. Selikhovkin, Michelle Cleary, Danut Chira, Marius Paraschiv, Tom Gordon, Alejandro Solla, Irena Papazova-Anakieva, Tiia Drenkhan, Margarita Georgieva, Aliye Altunisik, Carmen Morales-Rodríguez, Mara Tabaković-Tošić, Dimitrios N. Avtzis, Georgi Georgiev, Danail D. Doychev, Sterja Nacheski, Tarik Trestic, Margarita Elvira-Recuenco, Julio J. Diez, Johanna Witzell

“…Pine pitch canker (PPC), caused by the pathogenic fungus Fusarium circinatum (Nirenberg and O' Donnell), is a serious threat to pine forests globally. The…”
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